Well, I'm starting to paint the plastic on my sportbike and realized that my headers and exhaust could use a going over too. Anyone ever tried the high temp paint from stores like Canadian Tire? I don't want it to end up looking worse then when I started.

[ December 28, 2004, 06:16 PM: Message edited by: Probeman ]

 

It won't last long. Especially the header.

 

I've heard of other guys using bbq grill paint (flat black) and it has lasted. Maybe I'll try that.

 

Yeah...I've never tried BBQ paint. I'm pretty sure it still won't stand a chance against the header though. I wonder if you can get it ceramic coated or something like that. I had headers in an old car with that coating on them and they always looked good.

 

Now that I think of it...I'm pretty sure high temperature paints designed for headers can withstand FAR more heat than BBQ paint. I think you're talking like over 1000 degrees for headers...haven't come across a BBQ that does that yet.

Even then...I've never seen painted headers last more than a season.

 

your best bet get them ceramic coated b/c the paint will just go away real fast. We use that kind of paint on our race car and we have to paint it like very couple weeks just to make them look white. And you dont want to be bother doing that kind of stuff all the time.

 

bbq paint will burn off - we use it at work for the "nice and nice customers cars" ($$$) exhaust systems we do.

the "good ceramic" hi heat paint form crappy - no dice - been there done that although its been ok on my dirt bike (opnly gone 6km though)

ceramic coatting $$$$ check out fireball coattings

 

powder coat.
nuff said

 

Yes, powder coating is a good idea and it will last.

There is paint that can withstand high temps though. Lordco has what's called VHT (Very high temp) paint, and some are advertised to withstand up to 1500 degrees Fahrenheit. I painted my turbocharger exhaust gate with it and it seems to hold up so far, considering I get EGT readings in the 1500's.