heat proof paint - Retro-Renault

**aly b** · 12th March 2010, 02:00 PM

has anybody used a heat proof paint in the past and got good results ? i want to paint most of my exhaust but have had bad experiences with paints not staying on , what have you used in the past? thanks aly

**The T.I.B.** · 12th March 2010, 02:10 PM

Whatever you use will rapidly burn off, don't bother

**bncrew** · 12th March 2010, 02:17 PM

there are ones that claim to be able to withstand crazy temperatures but as tom said they all burn off and stink fairly rapidly, and under the car gets fairly filthy fairly quick

**aly b** · 12th March 2010, 02:25 PM

was thinking about trying some paint that is for painting wood burning stoves ,

buzz19 · 12th March 2010, 02:30 PM

I been thinking about that exhaust wrap from k tec. I was thinking about wrapping the exhaust manifold in it

bbracer16valver · 12th March 2010, 02:33 PM

i wana do that if i get the manifold and DP im after

tracklogic · 12th March 2010, 03:39 PM

you have to be careful when wrapping manifolds as your pushing the hot temperatures further down the exhaust (towards the cat. etc..)

bbracer16valver · 12th March 2010, 03:45 PM

a what?

mines straight as straight gets untill the back box

tob123 · 12th March 2010, 04:50 PM

wrapping is a bad idea tbh

**Chris H** · 12th March 2010, 05:44 PM

stove paint is generally enamelled on. And what isn't doesn't get anywhere near the temperature of an exhaust manifold.

if you simply must coat it get it ceramic coated or something won't be cheap right enough.

As for wrapping it IS good. However its not good on a cast iron manifold that will just crack if wrapped.

Getting the cat hot is good for it, if its running right it won;t damage it. Also good for the lambda as well. It doesn't operate properly until it reaches 600 degrees.

Wrapping the downpipe is fine just not the manifold but be careful of corrosion occurring under tthe wrap.

**aly b** · 12th March 2010, 06:14 PM

right then i will start at the beging, the manifold and turbo isnt wraped the turbo down pipe is wraped untill i get to the flexi section i want to paint from there back.oh incase ya hadnt realised i have made this exhaust 2.5" off the back of the turbo , a flexi just to relive the shock a bit just as the shstem leaves the underside of the sibframe and one box 16"inches long at the back 2.5" plain tail pipe

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tob123 Membre Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: warwickshire Posts: 445 Found us:	wrapping is a bad idea tbh __________________ wiper stalk

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12th March 2010, 05:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chris H master of boobies Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, Europe, Earth, 3rd rock from the Sun Posts: 13,190 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 Found us:	stove paint is generally enamelled on. And what isn't doesn't get anywhere near the temperature of an exhaust manifold. if you simply must coat it get it ceramic coated or something won't be cheap right enough. As for wrapping it IS good. However its not good on a cast iron manifold that will just crack if wrapped. Getting the cat hot is good for it, if its running right it won;t damage it. Also good for the lambda as well. It doesn't operate properly until it reaches 600 degrees. Wrapping the downpipe is fine just not the manifold but be careful of corrosion occurring under tthe wrap. __________________ 1984 Honda CBX 750 F - *Project Snaily* 1991 Phase 1 Hatch 16V Tungsten Grey - *Work in progress* 1991 Phase 1 Hatch 16V Red - *Red Dragon* 1991 Phase 1 Chamade 16V White - *Project 2k9* 1992 Phase 1 Chamade 16V 449 Blue - *The Chammy* 1999 Phase 2 Safrane 2l 16V Executive - *Luxo Barge* 2001 Laguna Dynamique - *Red thunder* 2006 (ish) Pushbike with front and rear suspension and disc brakes VARIOUS PARTS FOR SALE - *PM ME WITH WHAT YOU NEED* READ THESE: Tech Articles - How-To: Virtual Garage - How-To: Project Report

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aly b renault paranoia, Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: cannock Posts: 277 Threadstarter Found us:	right then i will start at the beging, the manifold and turbo isnt wraped the turbo down pipe is wraped untill i get to the flexi section i want to paint from there back.oh incase ya hadnt realised i have made this exhaust 2.5" off the back of the turbo , a flexi just to relive the shock a bit just as the shstem leaves the underside of the sibframe and one box 16"inches long at the back 2.5" plain tail pipe

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