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Originally Posted by Arctic
I will get one in a jiffy, I am doing it in gold first coat then silver after, mind the gold colour doe's look nice  couple of pics below of original exhaust & the new one I purchased from Germany.
PS photo's of first coat & the paint  several coats will be added over the next few days, it is not going to be fitted for at least a couple of months. |
Do those two paints take high temperatures? I can't see any info on the cans. Or here
http://offers.kd2.org/en/gb/aldi/pcxQT/
Of course the problem with doing this now is it'll be virtually impossible to get the centre section & back box on the car without ripping the new paint to bits. I should have painted the bits back in August/September.
When I cut the old factory back box off I stood it on end and a stack of water drained out. I cut the centre section off on Friday, stood that on end and the same thing happened again.
Maybe it's time for a wee hole in the new one.
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Originally Posted by roverbarmy
I used to always drill a small hole at the lowest point of my exhaust boxes (cars and commercials). I used to pop a self tapping bolt in the hole at MOT time (with a blob of exhaust sealant) and remove again after.  To watch water running out after a short run showed how useful it was. |
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Originally Posted by Clickernick
I just bought a can from Halfrauds! VHT in Black. About a tenner a can. I rubbed the original paint off and cleaned down with IPA then shoot on at least 5 coats and leave to cure. Overnight if poss. Then carefully mount exhaust
to car and repaint any scratches acquired on the way.
The heat of the working engine will cure it more.
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Ah, thanks Nick. Not a bad price for high temp paint - good reviews too (4.3 out of 5).
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/pa...um-paint-300ml I'll get a can and see how fast I can get it to dry & harden in the kitchen.