iTaLiAn_vIrUs

Whats up people, just like the title states, i am curious to know if there is a certain process in order to paint your muffler( keep in mind the muffler is on the car)... Its obvious that you have to use heat resistant paint.. i want to paint the muffler black , This is the process i would go by:

The paint i would use is VHT Flameproof Spray paint

As with any painting process, prep is key. You must clean the muffler of all the old paint and rust and let no oils/grease from your fingers touch it.

Once you are ready to paint, do it at 70F temps and apply two light coats (just enough to achieve coverage) and let each coat dry 72 hours. Because you cannot cure the paint without a large (not for cooking) oven that gets hot enough to follow the VHT instructions you should install the muffler and let it idle in the driveway for 20 minutes and then let it cool back down to air temp.
Do not go driving or the paint may peel off as the cool air passes under the muffler and the hot air rises from it.

NOW this part i found on the internet, but im not sure if this would work....

"Gene Berg gave this curing advice but I wouldn't follow it because I don't know what kind of paint he used: After painting, you start the engine and idle it for 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool and then run for 1 to 2 minutes at about 2500 RPM. Let cool and repeat for 4 to 5 minutes. This cures the paint slowly from the head out."


I was also thinking of putting a clear coat on after, just to layer it.




I also read:

91% alcohol
Then BBQ paint

& it comes out awesome...

Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions??? Thanks

iTaLiAn_vIrUs

anyoneeeeeeee????

Fr0z3N

The process of curing the paint will work by theory.

Will it actually? I don't know.... Try it.

Nova_Dust

I have done some muffler painting. So far, I have used rust proof paint. I didn't wait that long, just until it is dried enough and I installed it. Result is not as desired, but then again, I drive the damn thing everyday so it does get dirty quick.

k_r_a_c_k_e_r

iTrader: (3)

Im pretty sure "Tego" did a DIY on the old TCC.. look around for it.

T-MacK

Did some painting on my old header...definetly want to use some sandpaper ( I used 2000 grit) and go over it then wash it down then paint.
I just bought a Vibrant Stealth black muffler for $120 bucks brand new. thats another option. Heres a pic.
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iTaLiAn_vIrUs

hmm alright alright

i could not find the DIY,

i will give it a shot and see how it goess
hopefully good?

Gallagher

i painted my header....

sandblasted it, sanded it down, cleaned it, primer and then high temp paint from CT.

tuened out awsome

iTaLiAn_vIrUs

hmm sounds like a good method.. now im assuming the primer is high temp as well? or just regular primer?

Gallagher

high temp