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KJS · 05-22-2009, 01:28 PM

Here's a picture of our Camaro as I was painting the mufflers before I finished doing both. With the black valance, IMO the mufflers stand out too much so I painted both. I used Rustoleum "High Heat" spray paint (I'm sure any paint for a Bar-B-Que would do).

Clean the mufflers with dawn or any grease removing cleaner using a dobbie or other rough surface brush or sponge. I don't recommend using any sort of sand paper. Let dry or use a leaf blower to get the moisture off.

I don't think you should paint them while they're hot. As with any spay paint, put on several light coats, let 'em dry between coats (about 8-10 min), and make sure you mask off the area surrounding what you're painting. The paint I used said to wait one hour (I know, it ain't easy to wait). After that, drive your a$$ off.

mwoodengr · 05-22-2009, 01:37 PM

Looks much better. Definety worth the work.

Kvapil28 · 05-22-2009, 01:46 PM

What was painted???

*mlee* · 05-22-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kvapil28

What was painted???

The Muffler...

TJ91 · 05-22-2009, 02:42 PM

It sure looks better. What paint did you exactly buy? Ive been waiting to see this actually done so thanks for the pic, can you post some finished pics please?

*Camaro_Corvette* · 05-22-2009, 02:44 PM

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What was painted???

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MerF · 05-22-2009, 02:45 PM

I'd say it's an improvement, but I can't say for sure I would go through with it.

TJ91 · 05-22-2009, 02:50 PM

Hey Merf, is there any reason behind being unsure of going through with that?
Im not sure if there is anything to be worried about so that is why im asking since i plan on doing the same thing

bobby35ny · 05-22-2009, 02:50 PM

Great idea!!

Car is shiney as hell, what did you use?

-bobby

*Camaro_Corvette* · 05-22-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

Hey Merf, is there any reason behind being unsure of going through with that?
Im not sure if there is anything to be worried about so that is why im asking since i plan on doing the same thing

I would be worried that the paint would start to chip off. Then it would look like a$$!

MerF · 05-22-2009, 03:03 PM

No it has nothing to do with wearing off...it's spray paint, so it would just be a matter of re-painting it...I'm just not sure how much I hate the shiny mufflers. I'll let you know when I finally own one.

westvanGT · 05-22-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KJS

Here's a picture of our Camaro as I was painting the mufflers before I finished doing both. With the black valance, IMO the mufflers stand out too much so I painted both. I used Rustoleum "High Heat" spray paint (I'm sure any paint for a Bar-B-Que would do).

Clean the mufflers with dawn or any grease removing cleaner using a dobbie or other rough surface brush or sponge. I don't recommend using any sort of sand paper. Let dry or use a leaf blower to get the moisture off.

I don't think you should paint them while they're hot. As with any spay paint, put on several light coats, let 'em dry between coats (about 8-10 min), and make sure you mask off the area surrounding what you're painting. The paint I used said to wait one hour (I know, it ain't easy to wait). After that, drive your a$$ off.

Can you post the pics of both done? We can compare against a normal RJT to see which one's got the goods....

Thanks!

Andro · 05-22-2009, 06:15 PM

It's going to cheap off

kdoske · 05-22-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kvapil28

What was painted???

Help, I'm looking for a red and white striped man!

LOL, just kidding. he painted the actually mufflers so they arent so apparent to the vehicles behind.

This looks pretty good and I will probably do it to mine when it gets here. What did you do to protect the rest of you car from over spray? just drape it with a painters tarp or something?

05-22-2009, 01:28 PM	#1
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	Paint your mufflers! Here's a picture of our Camaro as I was painting the mufflers before I finished doing both. With the black valance, IMO the mufflers stand out too much so I painted both. I used Rustoleum "High Heat" spray paint (I'm sure any paint for a Bar-B-Que would do). Clean the mufflers with dawn or any grease removing cleaner using a dobbie or other rough surface brush or sponge. I don't recommend using any sort of sand paper. Let dry or use a leaf blower to get the moisture off. I don't think you should paint them while they're hot. As with any spay paint, put on several light coats, let 'em dry between coats (about 8-10 min), and make sure you mask off the area surrounding what you're painting. The paint I used said to wait one hour (I know, it ain't easy to wait). After that, drive your a$$ off. Attached Images __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

05-22-2009, 01:37 PM	#2
mwoodengr Clueless Member Drives: 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 136 View My Garage	Looks much better. Definety worth the work. __________________ Driving my Rally Yellow 2LT Original order - Cancelled 1100 = 11/15/2009 New Order 1100 = Preliminary Order: 1/26/2009 2000 = Accepted By GM: 5/27/2009 3000 = Accepted By Production Control: 6/16/2009 3800 = Produced: ? 4150 = Invoiced: ? 4200 = Shipped: 7/3/2009 5000 = Delivered To Dealer: 7/14/2009 6000 = 7/18/2009

05-22-2009, 02:50 PM	#9
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	Great idea!! Car is shiney as hell, what did you use? -bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

05-22-2009, 06:15 PM	#13
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	It's going to cheap off __________________

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MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,533	No it has nothing to do with wearing off...it's spray paint, so it would just be a matter of re-painting it...I'm just not sure how much I hate the shiny mufflers. I'll let you know when I finally own one.