I will posts pictures after installation if I dont mess it up.

 

what kind of paint did you use? let me know how it holds up after a few drives

 

Its Rust-Oleum High Heat. resists heat up to 1200 degrees.
http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=112

 

basiclly just ask for BBQ grill paint, it handles the heat best

 

this one will give you more of a glossy look instead of the flat black look
http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=108

 

****, they didnt have that one at the store.

 

I thought about doing this. Not sure Im going to now after they've been installed

 

Nice touch.

 

You get them installed yet? Whatcha think?

 

not yet, this wednesday. I think i am going to redo it with the glossy paint.

 

Make sure you stab the throttle while under a bridge or in a tunnel on your test drive.

 

How is this a performance or tech thread?
Appearance mod.
Mike E

 

who cares its still interesting.

 

That paint will probably last 1 year tops and start peeling off. It won't protect metal from rusting. I've been there and done that.

The only way to stop the mufflers from rusting out (internally and externally) is by using stainless steel (T-409 or T-304 is most common for exhaust). I'm sticking with my stock manual GT mufflers.

 

I painted the rear section of my GTA's before I installed them just so the mufflers would disappear from the rear. Nice touch-

 

I think black is stealthy!!! For that reason it gets my nod for a performance mod!

Scott

 

 

Again, I've been there and done that with the "high heat" paint. That rubbish will start peeling off soon or it won't protect the aluminized junk from rusting. I've had much better luck with regular Rustoleum paint, the one that ISN'T rated for high heat, but sticks to hot exhaust parts much better (go figure).

 

I have to agree with you. I have never been impressed with the adherence properties of most supposed high temp paints !

 

eh the engine paint that i used on my brake calipers held up and is still holding up after 5 years and a couple of times at a road course (this was on my old V6 and my cousin owns it so i still see it now and then)