Anyone paint their Stan's exhaust system?
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Anyone paint their Stan's exhaust system?
Just out of curiosity; anyone with Stan's 4" turbo back exhaust system - paint their exhaust? I know the pipe is alumnizied, so maybe it's a waste of time and paint?
I live in the rustbelt (north east IL), and thought that maybe I could add a few years to the exhaust system, by painting it? I guess without getting paint in the inside of the exhaust as well, just painting the outside would be a waste? I used Bill Hirsh's high temp paint on my exhaust manifold (good to 1500 degrees), and am pleased with the results! I would probably go with the Hirsh paint on the exhaust pipes as well.
I live in the rustbelt (north east IL), and thought that maybe I could add a few years to the exhaust system, by painting it? I guess without getting paint in the inside of the exhaust as well, just painting the outside would be a waste? I used Bill Hirsh's high temp paint on my exhaust manifold (good to 1500 degrees), and am pleased with the results! I would probably go with the Hirsh paint on the exhaust pipes as well.
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It's been my understanding that with the OEM maximum EGT of 1200*F, followed by the typical 300*F drop across the turbocharger, leaves approximately 900*F gases in the down-pipe.
My entire exhaust system is satin black.
My entire exhaust system is satin black.
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I live in the rust belt, too. Really wanted 5" stainless exhaust, but no such thing for a 1st Gen. Had to settle for aluminized. With all the soot on the inside and good paint on any welds or joints on the outside, I think it will last atleast 5 years.
I got some 1000* aluminum paint at NAPA, specificaly for exhaust. About $12 a can.
Here is some stuff I painted with it last winter, still looks the same:
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After:
I'd say go for it, can't hurt anything.
I got some 1000* aluminum paint at NAPA, specificaly for exhaust. About $12 a can.
Here is some stuff I painted with it last winter, still looks the same:
Before:
After:
I'd say go for it, can't hurt anything.
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Even aluminized exhaust lasts a long time on a diesel. The exhaust is very dry compared to a gasser so it does not rot from the inside so fast. Mine still looks aluminized after 5 years, and the truck is not garaged.
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another satin black here, altho mine came from rip. Like others said, IMO paint is`nt needed (at least by me) as the original system looked fine as I sawzalled onto the floor. the paint makes a little neater tho.
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I painted mine flat black for the stealth look. No need to advertise. I also painted the wheels on one side red and the other side black. It's been a year and so far only three people have said anything.
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Thanks for all the input on the exhaust paint! If I get a chance; I may spray bomb the exhaust, with the Bill Hirsch paint I mentioned. TP tools in Ohio carries it. His silver paint is good up to 2000 degree's - at least that what it says in the TP catalog?
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