|
side pipes and paint.
I want to freshen up the side pipes and was wondering which black paint (flat) I could dust over the nearly perfect pipes with just a few spots maybe from someones ankles:LOL:
|
you might try the flat black hi temp paint they use for bbq cookers it'e sold at home depot and thats what i use until i get my side pipes power coated
soon i hope |
I don't want to coat my sidepipes, seen to many with 'burn marks' or other irregularities that are basically permanent. You don't want to paint coated sidepipes, sometimes you can't clean them up, your stuck.
I use a standard VHT (very high temperature) paint to touch up mine from time to time. Or even change the color as the mood strikes me. I've had them white and black (black is easier to touch up). :D Local Auto Parts store usually has the paint. For a QUICK touch up, I've noticed simply a 'light scrubbing' with a 3M pad touches them up quite nicely and blends in with the overall paint cover very nicely. You might try that on an obscure part before you 'break out the paint'. |
Thanks for the input. Excaliber I see you do have some experience in this department:rolleyes: a touch up is all that is needed good advice appreciated:)
|
Yeah, I'm the "Rainbow Kid" when it comes color coordination (or not, as some see it). :LOL:
|
I used HT Silicone Coating from DEI (Design Engineering,Inc) rattle can. The code is 010301 Black. The pipes came out great.
Bob |
Bob:
Where did you purchase , as I did not see this brand at the auto supply and speed shops ? HT Silicone Coating from DEI (Design Engineering,Inc) rattle can. The code is 010301 Black The last time I used VHT Flat Black SP-102, available at speed shops, with mixed results. |
I have gone away from ceramic coating, and back to VHT on all of our cars. The VHT is very easy to touch up, and their flat black looks good after a touch up.
|
Don makes a good point about the 'typical' VHT rattle can paint. It can be VERY frustrating getting it to flow\coat smoothly. It tends to bubble and at certain times leaves a wierd 'pattern' on the surface. Tricky stuff to get it right.
I like the pipes to be WARM and I don't get to close, kind of 'drift' it on. That HT Silicone paint sounds interesting, might be more user friendly, I think I'll look for some. |
|
|
I used Duplicolor ceramic on my side pipes. The temp of the exhaust cures the ceramic and gives a pretty durable coating. It touches up nicely also. I think I paid about 8.00/ can and used 2 1/2 cans. Just enough left over to keep them nice for a long time.
John |
Don:
It came from OLTHOFF RACING Inc Contact: Dennis Olthoff 9850 Mooresville Road Mt Ulla, NC 28125–7775 Tel: (704) 647-9924 Fax: (704) 647-9925 I think the parts guy was Mark. I took the pipes off to do it. Bob |
Hey Sportyworty, If you are gon'a trailer the car then get 'em chromed. If you are driving the Cobra like a real man, then go and get some VHT, FlameProof coating. flat black # SP-102, 1,500 degree F. DON'T use the crap from Home Depot. You must get a 1,200 degree or higher paint. If you have the burn mark from some stupid person then use a little Scotch Brite gently on the area. This is not rocket science stuff. The VTH that I mentioned will last about 5 months. I usually repaint mine about 4 times a year. But then again I drive over 1,000 miles a month. My last Cobra had over 45,000 miles and this one has over 13,000 in seven months. As for the flowing smoothly, that is up to you, you can hold the can real close of you can hold it away and get a better pattern. John
|
Thanks John, I plan on driving the car;)
|
Oh your gonna DRIVE the car? Good call.
...I need to add that to my next 'rant'... :LOL: |
Hey, any of you guys tried this stuff? I know some of you have mentioned getting away from ceramics and leaning towards simple high temp paint but i read some forums where guys seem to like this stuff. No baking required, the exhaust temp from running will harden it.
http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/techline/index.html |
| All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:51 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: