spraying exhaust

[Italian_Job]

Hello there!
I wanna spray my Yozza in matt black, just the pipes.
I know I need to use VHT paint but do I need to prep the surface first? Is that chrome or polished steel?
Any info will be appreciated I don't really want the paint to flake away!

thanks!
Al

 

[Don]

I would think you'd need to prep or key the surface, then vht primer and vht paint. If you dont prep it, then I would think that with metal movement and heat, you would have it ruined pretty quick. I wouldnt do it if I was being honest as it will affect resale should you ever wish to (imho)

 

[Italian_Job]

yes you re right didn't know you had to use sandpaper
I was hoping I could spray it on top without removing the chrome

 

[Don]

yes you re right didn't know you had to use sandpaper
I was hoping I could spray it on top without removing the chrome

I would have said plastidip...but on a hot exhaust...not recommended!!

 

[Italian_Job]

yeah a good vinyl wrap
I found a few links on the web, it needs to be washed, degreased, washed, sandpapered, washed, VHT primer and base coat.
f**king hell

 

[DaveDreads]

Black chrome plating would be the only way to do it properly,
only high rollers need apply though.

 

[Italian_Job]

Black chrome plating would be the only way to do it properly,
only high rollers need apply though.

havent thought of that, let me take a look

 

[Italian_Job]

I dont like it, I'm after a raw matt black look

 

[DaveDreads]

Don't quote me on it, but I think you can get a matt black chrome like this.

It says it's black chrome, I guess the only way to know is ring an electro plating firm tomorrow and ask.

http://www.coltonbathroomsupplies.com/milan-matt-blackchrome-basin-taps-rrp-14482-1-p.asp

 

[DaveDreads]

You can get matt black paint for exhausts.

http://www.bikeexif.com/1975-honda-cb500-cafe-racer

Bike forum discussing painting exhausts black, some good little tips on what paint to use.

http://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=227234

 

[Italian_Job]

looks like you can get it sandblasted and ceramic coated or matte black chromed, same finish different technique.
or......get the bit sandblasted and diy spray it, that's how Harley bikers do it

 

[Italian_Job]

You can get matt black paint for exhausts.

http://www.bikeexif.com/1975-honda-cb500-cafe-racer

Bike forum discussing painting exhausts black, some good little tips on what paint to use.

http://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=227234

thanks mate! there are some useful tips in there

 

[DaveDreads]

No worries mate i'd quite like to see how it's look tbh,
i've never seen it done on a 182.

 

[Italian_Job]

I think I'm going to get the pipes professionally sandblasted and spray it myself.
Fred's vee has one...
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?176245-and-so-it-begins/page23

 

[marinemackay2003]

http://www.camcoat.com/main/thermal-barriers-2

there you go, have a look over there site

 

[Italian_Job]

http://www.camcoat.com/main/thermal-barriers-2

there you go, have a look over there site

I need to find something closer to London, but that's perfect
Now i know what I'm after....ceramic exhaust coating!

 

[marinemackay2003]

http://www.zircotec.com/page/-_performance_colours/47

Zircotec Ltd
22 Nuffield WayAbingdonOxfordshireOX14 1RLUnited Kingdom

bit closer ​