About to install one on my buddies car and its a used aluminum y-pipe. Ive seen the paints in autozone that are ceramic based and say they withstand up to 1200F intermittently. Whats the odds going that its going to burn off... 4 to 1. I figure if we do the prep correctly and cure it how it says to it will hold up. I guess well experiment and if it works out well ill post some pics.

 

Should hold up. Some places have special exhaust paint.

 

i would suggest just get stainless and save yourself the trouble. but since you already have it, go for it. couldn't hurt, just don't make a mess out of it. are you planning on painting the flex section?

 

Um, yea it's pretty pointless...

a) you wont really be able to see it...
b) what difference will it make...none
c) The only prep you'd need to do is just wash it w/ soap and water, Ive painted a LOT of pipes

 

No we figured not to paint the flex section so that it can still do its job without being stiff and possibly causing more stress. But the main reason is because its already been used and we are in an area where we have some salty roads during the winter so figured it would help out and keep it from deteriorating quicker. Plus the stuff only costs like 4 bucks.

 

It won't help for that, I guarantee you.

Dave

 

ahh oh well figured I ask thanks for the feedback

 

Prevent rust...

 

Wish i did mine has rusted so bad from the Salt on the roads.

 

oearly?


It may help the bees in a can

 

I dout it.

2 or 3ply Flex on eBay for the WIN!

 

i painted mine and its still holding up well. the welds are rusty, but that usually happens.

 

yes..........

 

i gave my muffler and tip a quick shot with black engine enamel and its held up fine ever since. i didnt really do this due to rust, but more because my exhaust is an embarresment due to the 2 in. tip on it.

 

It might, for about a week. The heat is just too extreme in front of the cat, and it's exposed directly to water/salt splash.

Dave