Painting Stock Axle Backs
11/12/14, 12:33 PM
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Painting Stock Axle Backs
So on the V6, the stock axle backs aren't of the most pristine quality and, imo, are very lack luster. Since I have the SGM, I've been working on giving certain parts of the car a 'blacked out' look without going too overboard. The beginning was tinting the side markers. One of the next things I was thinking about would be painting the stock axle backs, at least maybe the muffler part if not the exhaust tips as well, with rustoleum's high temp black spray paint. I don't want an overly glossy look so I'm wondering if anyone knows if the paint will turn out glossy or more matte. Are there any other suggestions for a better way to change the look of the axle backs without actually buying new ones? (I will get new ones eventually but honeymoon/wedding budget is precluding too many car expenses at the moment) Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated as always!
11/12/14, 04:52 PM
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I wish I still had the pictures I my phone.
I picked up a set of GT500 single tip axle backs and the FIRST thing I did after I opened the box was paint them with Rustoleum high heat black paint.
I also clear coated them with high heat paint as well, but they still came out matte black. The dirt sticks to them but nothing a garden hose and a damp rag can't take care of every now and then.
Really tied the back end together nicely as I already plastidipped my GT emblem and tinted all my lights.
I picked up a set of GT500 single tip axle backs and the FIRST thing I did after I opened the box was paint them with Rustoleum high heat black paint.
I also clear coated them with high heat paint as well, but they still came out matte black. The dirt sticks to them but nothing a garden hose and a damp rag can't take care of every now and then.
Really tied the back end together nicely as I already plastidipped my GT emblem and tinted all my lights.
11/12/14, 07:20 PM
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I wish I still had the pictures I my phone.
I picked up a set of GT500 single tip axle backs and the FIRST thing I did after I opened the box was paint them with Rustoleum high heat black paint.
I also clear coated them with high heat paint as well, but they still came out matte black. The dirt sticks to them but nothing a garden hose and a damp rag can't take care of every now and then.
Really tied the back end together nicely as I already plastidipped my GT emblem and tinted all my lights.
I picked up a set of GT500 single tip axle backs and the FIRST thing I did after I opened the box was paint them with Rustoleum high heat black paint.
I also clear coated them with high heat paint as well, but they still came out matte black. The dirt sticks to them but nothing a garden hose and a damp rag can't take care of every now and then.
Really tied the back end together nicely as I already plastidipped my GT emblem and tinted all my lights.
11/12/14, 11:19 PM
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My GTA mufflers, I taped off the tips right before they were welded to the cans, and then painted the cans with BBQ paint.
Looked just fine to me, and hid them cans real nice.
Now, if you're goin' to paint the tips, well, I probably wouldn't use that stuff. I would go with SEM HR010 Hot Rod Black (or equivalent.) It's a Satin black. Not gloss. Not flat. Not semi-glosss. Satin. Looks sorta like shiny plastic, really, but it's paint. My favorite black trim color, and that stuff *holds up*.
FWIW.
Looked just fine to me, and hid them cans real nice.
Now, if you're goin' to paint the tips, well, I probably wouldn't use that stuff. I would go with SEM HR010 Hot Rod Black (or equivalent.) It's a Satin black. Not gloss. Not flat. Not semi-glosss. Satin. Looks sorta like shiny plastic, really, but it's paint. My favorite black trim color, and that stuff *holds up*.
FWIW.
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11/17/14, 06:53 PM
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sadly, yes. I didn't sand or prep the exhaust at all. I just stood them on end and painted.
The back has held up nicely, but there are a few chips noticeable.
I did also cover them with clear coat as an added later or protection over the paint.
But when you pressure wash them the paint holds up nice, and they clean up well.
Probably doesn't look as good as a factory/aftermarket black painted exhaust but they usually cost quite a bit extra.
The back has held up nicely, but there are a few chips noticeable.
I did also cover them with clear coat as an added later or protection over the paint.
But when you pressure wash them the paint holds up nice, and they clean up well.
Probably doesn't look as good as a factory/aftermarket black painted exhaust but they usually cost quite a bit extra.
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