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Heat resistant paint
donn - August 8th, 2010 at 09:09 AM

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.


cnfabo - August 8th, 2010 at 10:21 AM

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.... http://www.phoenixpaints.com.au 

laters..........


Craig Torrens - August 8th, 2010 at 10:26 AM

what about getting it ceramic coated in black ?


Bizarre - August 8th, 2010 at 10:45 AM

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Originally posted by Craig Torrens
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


donn - August 8th, 2010 at 11:42 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Craig Torrens
what about getting it ceramic coated in black ?


contact number or address?. sounds like the goods


Bizarre - August 8th, 2010 at 11:47 AM

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

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


greedy53 - August 8th, 2010 at 05:28 PM

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


Craig Torrens - August 8th, 2010 at 07:02 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by donn
Quote:
Originally posted by Craig Torrens
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 - August 8th, 2010 at 07:24 PM

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 - August 8th, 2010 at 07:36 PM

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.

:smilegrin::tu:


68AutoBug - August 8th, 2010 at 10:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by donn
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


vassy66T1 - August 9th, 2010 at 07:18 AM

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)

http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww235/vassy66T1/69%20single%20cab%20kombi/Stockexhaust.jpg


vlad01 - August 9th, 2010 at 08:10 AM

yes por15 apparently make the best paints in any form :)