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Rodrunner · 05-22-2009, 09:53 PM

So, what exactly did you paint?

J/K Thanks for the post, KJS. Good idea using a good grease cutting soap such as dish liquid. Looks far better IMO.

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

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

What's up C_C? No reason whatsoever for that to happen, if the surface is clean when painted. I'll definitely do that if I don't get the GMPP exhaust.

KJS · 05-22-2009, 10:00 PM

Andro - Nothing flaked or pealed. Didn't scratch off as the paint gets better the more its heated.

TJ91 - Painted them with Rust-o-leum High Heat Bar-B-Que paint.

Kvapil28 - scroll the picture to the left then to the right. Left side was painted, right side was not.

Westvan - I'll put the pix of both mufflers on the thread tomorrow.

Bobby35NY - I've been using Eagle One Nanowax. Use a quarter size glob of Eagle One per quarter of the car - sometimes the less used the better, let haze and wipe with microfiber cloth. Amazingly there is almost no "white dust" from this stuff/
Then give it a light spray of Adams Detail Spray (adamspolishes.com), wipe with at microfiber cloth. The Adams makes it really "pop".

Been using this routine on my 15 year old Vette for about 3 years. ALWAYS getting complimented "has that just been painted?"

HeavyRightFooT · 05-22-2009, 10:23 PM

Nice ! Little mods that finishes it up cleanely.

kdoske · 05-22-2009, 10:54 PM

pretty sure there is also a heavy duty automotive engine paint that is flat black in auto zone and alike stores.

KJS · 05-22-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kdoske

pretty sure there is also a heavy duty automotive engine paint that is flat black in auto zone and alike stores.

True - flat, satin whatever your pleasure.

Blownhotrodder · 05-22-2009, 11:53 PM

Looks much better.

CatiaJockey · 05-23-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Andro

It's going to cheap off

Thats OK, it was cheap to put on!!

zebra · 05-23-2009, 09:05 AM

nice cheap fix!

i think it looks much better

etrigan · 05-23-2009, 03:57 PM

That looks great! Nice fix.

GTAwheelman · 05-25-2009, 08:49 AM

or you could get spray paint that is made for exhaust pipes/headers. such as VHT High heat paint. i just painted my headers/ypipe on my third gen and it looks great. its not a glossy black though its like a powered coated flat black.

all you have to do is rough up the surface, clean it, spay 3 coats on within an hour, run the car at idle for 20min, cool for 20, run for 30, cool for 20, and you are done.

Xmicro_SS · 05-25-2009, 09:21 AM

Nice Job KJ! Now your thinking like a new owner. Post away friend, us next in line guys appreciate the idea's!

SomeGeoffGuy · 05-25-2009, 10:23 AM

That looks good! Maybe some high heat header paint would last good and long back there too.

-Geoff

MARO-KEEN · 06-03-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SomeGeoffGuy

That looks good! Maybe some high heat header paint would last good and long back there too.

-Geoff

I was thinking the same thing, I used some flat black header paint out of JEGS on my old 4th Gen headers and it lasted untill I sold the car.

Car looks great, Something I will do for sure.

LSxJunkie · 06-03-2009, 10:48 PM

Very good, sir. I approve.

05-22-2009, 10:00 PM	#16
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,722 View My Garage	I've done this on my Vette 3 year ago... Andro - Nothing flaked or pealed. Didn't scratch off as the paint gets better the more its heated. TJ91 - Painted them with Rust-o-leum High Heat Bar-B-Que paint. Kvapil28 - scroll the picture to the left then to the right. Left side was painted, right side was not. Westvan - I'll put the pix of both mufflers on the thread tomorrow. Bobby35NY - I've been using Eagle One Nanowax. Use a quarter size glob of Eagle One per quarter of the car - sometimes the less used the better, let haze and wipe with microfiber cloth. Amazingly there is almost no "white dust" from this stuff/ Then give it a light spray of Adams Detail Spray (adamspolishes.com), wipe with at microfiber cloth. The Adams makes it really "pop". Been using this routine on my 15 year old Vette for about 3 years. ALWAYS getting complimented "has that just been painted?" __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

05-22-2009, 10:23 PM	#17
HeavyRightFooT Drives: Z51 C6 LS3 Vette Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 123	Nice ! Little mods that finishes it up cleanely. __________________ 08 C6 z51 headers/vararam/tune/420-410/ccw sp550 19+20/Pzerro Nero 275-30-19F 305-30-20R --- to be traded for a Z28 ?

05-23-2009, 03:57 PM	#23
etrigan Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 307	That looks great! Nice fix. __________________ "No matter where you go, there you are." -B.B. VIN #2G1FT1EW6A9106795 1100, Preliminary order accepted:10/13/08 6000, Del. to me:5/20/09

05-25-2009, 09:21 AM	#25
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	Nice Job KJ! Now your thinking like a new owner. Post away friend, us next in line guys appreciate the idea's! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

05-25-2009, 10:23 AM	#26
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,195	That looks good! Maybe some high heat header paint would last good and long back there too. -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

05-22-2009, 10:54 PM	#18
kdoske Waiting For My 1SS/RS SIM Drives: Sold My Lancer, now carless :/ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: louisiana Posts: 950	pretty sure there is also a heavy duty automotive engine paint that is flat black in auto zone and alike stores.

05-22-2009, 11:53 PM	#20
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,857	Looks much better.

05-23-2009, 09:05 AM	#22
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	nice cheap fix! i think it looks much better

05-25-2009, 08:49 AM	#24
GTAwheelman Drives: 1985 Camaro Sport Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: IL Posts: 188 View My Garage	or you could get spray paint that is made for exhaust pipes/headers. such as VHT High heat paint. i just painted my headers/ypipe on my third gen and it looks great. its not a glossy black though its like a powered coated flat black. all you have to do is rough up the surface, clean it, spay 3 coats on within an hour, run the car at idle for 20min, cool for 20, run for 30, cool for 20, and you are done.

06-03-2009, 10:48 PM	#28
LSxJunkie Snark snark snark Drives: RX350 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 3L Hell Posts: 555	Very good, sir. I approve. __________________ What is this, CorvetteForum Lite?

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