Heat resistant paint

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 8 Aug 2010, 9:09 am

#794724

probably been done to death, has anyone had experience with paint that will resist the heat on mufflers, I want to improve the appearance of the hotdogs on the buggy and the one I tried didn't go any where near doing the job.

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cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 8 Aug 2010, 10:21 am

#794743

i have used pot belly black twice with good results but it doesnt stop corrosion though.......

but there is a company over here in perth called phoenix paints, they are water based, easy clean up and they have a paint called metalfix that is a fire retardant primer that is designed to go on rusted surfaces.it converts rust into a metal phosphate.can handle temps over 40 deg to 1000 deg...and can paint over with any topcoat as it is redy orange....

u can even paint a panel which needs welding then do the welding after....anyways my mate swares by them.... www.phoenixpaints.com.au

laters..........

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 8 Aug 2010, 10:26 am

#794745

what about getting it ceramic coated in black ?

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Aug 2010, 10:45 am

#794747

Craig Torrens wrote:what about getting it ceramic coated in black ?

Was goint to say the same thing
Costs bugger all really and it works

Had my heater boxes done about 2 years ago and still look brilliant

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donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 8 Aug 2010, 11:42 am

#794754

Craig Torrens wrote:what about getting it ceramic coated in black ?

contact number or address?. sounds like the goods

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Aug 2010, 11:47 am

#794756

I go through Richard at V Force and he uses this place at Rydalmere

http://www.performancecoating.com.au/

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greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 8 Aug 2010, 5:28 pm

#794787

any good auto shop will have high temp paint i have used some of there stuff with a good outcome

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 8 Aug 2010, 7:02 pm

#794804

donn wrote:
Craig Torrens wrote:what about getting it ceramic coated in black ?
contact number or address?. sounds like the goods

High Octane Racing at Rydalmere (same as what Bizarre has recommended). Speak to Nathan and tell him Craig Torrens sent you.

matt Insano Dub Head

743 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 8 Aug 2010, 7:24 pm

#794810

i have found the best method to paint exhuasts is to sandblast the exhuast then to spray with heat proof paint from a rattle can, and give it a few good coats

matt

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 8 Aug 2010, 7:36 pm

#794812

I did the same and it worked well.

I sandblasted, prepwash (wax n' grease remover)

Then light coat of VHT flameproof, then 4 heavier coats.

Ran them to cure the silica/ceramic paint.

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Aug 2010, 10:44 pm

#794862

donn wrote:probably been done to death, has anyone had experience with paint that will resist the heat on mufflers, I want to improve the appearance of the hotdogs on the buggy and the one I tried didn't go any where near doing the job.

just need to really clean the mufflers first...

then use high temperature muffler paint...

I have had good results...

if it peels off the first time... do it again...

cheers

LEE

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vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 9 Aug 2010, 7:18 am

#794872

I have used the POR15 high temp paint in their velvet black. Looks really good and is performing quite well so far. (10,000kms on the bus)

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 9 Aug 2010, 8:10 am

#794879

yes por15 apparently make the best paints in any form 🙂

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