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Re: high-temperature paint for exhaust

To: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
Subject: Re: high-temperature paint for exhaust
From: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 14:46:22 -0600
Hi Guys,

It's likely that several paints will work. I have used "Stove Bright
#6309 Metallic Black" by Forrest Paint Co, Eugene, OR, on my headers &
down pipes. Got it at my local "stove" shop. It has stayed on even the
hottest part of the header tubes & still looks great.

Dave Russell
BN2

GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com wrote:
 > Hi Phil,
 >
 > Hirsch Automotive Products sell a "Hi-Temp Exhaust & Manifold"
 > aerosol paint in black, which is rated at 2000 degrees F. (One 16 0z
 > aerosol can costs $15.00.) You can contact them on (800) 828-2061, or
 > www.hirschauto.com
 >
 > Alternatively, Rust-Oleum sells a 12 Oz aerosol can, "Bar-B-Q Black",
 > rated at 1200 degrees F, for around $4.20 per can. You can purchase
 > this product from any hardware store.
 >
 > I am currently painting my new exhaust system on the BJ8, and used
 > the expensive (Hirsch) stuff for the hot end (the two front down
 > pipes) and am using the Bar-B-Q black for the rest of the system. I
 > haven't installed the new system yet, so I can't give you an
 > evaluation, but these were the best products that I could locate to
 > do the job.
 >
 > Regards, Graham Wilkie. HBJ8L / 32382




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