Recommend a hi-temp spray paint for exhaust

[Zero1]

Yep, I am that bored. Any recommendation for Hi temp spray paint for an exhaust can? Any brands to avoid? Was thinking of just using BBQ paint.

 

[OaklandF4i]

O'Reilly's and Napa have flame proof and high temp spray paint cans on the shelve. I've used matte black VHT and other brands. Usually just pick whats on the shelf when there.

 

[splat]

Make sure you either have a large enough oven to cure it or find one that doesn't require it. If going the oven route, make sure it's a dedicated curing oven as some can leave residue that makes your next batch of lasagna toxic.

 

[Zero1]

My old lady would not like my can in the oven so no curing that way. What's a paint that does not require curing?

 

[DannoXYZ]

I've used Dupont Imron with good success on exhausts. Eastwood has good line of exhaust-paints.

Oven heat just speeds up natural curing of 2-part catalysed paints. It will harden on its own over course of week or two anyway. You can also use hair-dryer/heat-gun to speed up this process as well. In general, the fastest a paint dries, the less durable and tough it tends to be. The strongest paints takes a couple weeks to cure and harden.

 

[Zero1]

:thumbup

I've used Dupont Imron with good success on exhausts. Eastwood has good line of exhaust-paints.

Oven heat just speeds up natural curing of 2-part catalysed paints. It will harden on its own over course of week or two anyway. You can also use hair-dryer/heat-gun to speed up this process as well. In general, the fastest a paint dries, the less durable and tough it tends to be. The strongest paints takes a couple weeks to cure and harden.

 

[irishgixxer]

Cerakote

 

[Tim-That CX Guy]

Stove paint.
Used it on my CX500 Turbo mufflers.
Never peeled as long as I owned the bike.

 

[kuksul08]

If you go to the auto parts store they have header paint by VHT. It works alright. Don't go with anything other than black, it'll turn brown.

 

[dbc]

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/specialty/high-heat-spray/

 

[kpke]

Heat curing the paint will help.

A recent "prototype" oven :wow No it didn't melt down, but I was concerned about it. :teeth

 

[Tom G]

Heat curing the paint will help.

A recent "prototype" oven :wow No it didn't melt down, but I was concerned about it. :teeth

If you don't have proper air circulation your hair dryer may catch fire.

 

[ST Guy]

Surface preparation is key. Sand, wipe down with acetone, then wipe down with rubbing alcohol.

 

[DannoXYZ]

Surface preparation is key. Sand, wipe down with acetone, then wipe down with rubbing alcohol.

Yup, 95% of quality of work is in prepping!