Exhaust Paint

[Trey66]

Does anyone know what is the correct black paint for my 2005 GS500f exhaust? I am trying to make it look new.

[REAP]

Any sort of black flame proof paint like PJ1 will make it look like new. I just went down to Bunnings (AUS) and bought some black flame proof stuff, did my exhaust and it looked like new. Check the wiki if you need more info:
http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Restoration.PaintExhaust
http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Restoration.PaintExhaustAlternative

Hope that helps 

[jeremy_nash]

I used the bbq grill paint from walmart, supposed to be good for like 1200 degrees. worked pretty good

[gregvhen]

I used the bbq grill paint from walmart, supposed to be godd for like 1200 degrees. worked pretty good

+1 bbq paint, doesnt need to be heated to cure it like some hi-tenp paints

[Trey66]

Thanks too all!!

[Janx101]

hey cool.. i thought to search before asking and it worked.. 

this is just the info i was seeking..

AND .. i have an addition... years ago my bro inlaw had a go-kart .. proper N class amateur race job.. i was helping him tidy it up just after a winter sleep .. the exhaust pipe and can were all surface rusty and poxy looking.. so we removed the bits.. wet/dry sanded all the old cack off and applied some high temp engine enamel over everything.. put the pipe and the can in the home oven .. separately though .. and gave them a quick bake .. re-installed on kart and took it to the track to get the temp right up and paint cured out great .. with the cool look of very fine bead blasted type surface.

hope someone might make use of this info too... to tell the truth i had forgotten about that little job/solution till i started looking at these answers... so yay team all round!!

[tt_four]

Most high temp paints come out with a matte color, but after they dry you can just take a rag and rub it in, it'll get glossy like stock.

I've also used engine enamel on things and it looks great from the start. I have an exhaust I need to paint eventually. I'll probably pull it and paint it when spring gets here.

[Big Rich]

I just want to point out that you should never use an oven for food to cure paint in. The chemicals will be released every time it heats up.

And for anybody painting the outside of the pipes while they are off the bike - it is a good time to clean the insides best you can and paint them as well. Soot and exhaust crud sticks to bare pipes much better than paint......

[Janx101]

errr yeah my bad... i meant A home oven... that was an old cruddy one in the garage used for ... hobby purposes

[adidasguy]

http://search.eastwood.com/search?w=exhaust&p=Q&ts=custom

They have all kinds of engine and exhaust paints. From matt to full gloss.

[JB848]

Definitely on the "to do list" this winter for my bikes. The "E" is very simple but the "F" is kind of a pain in the Arse! But thanks for the info. The last "HiTemp" I used on my "E" lasted about a month!

I prefer at least a Semi-Gloss finish.

[Janx101]

hmmm.. a separate thought.. but this winter.. i think i'll just put on a set of light thermals under my riding gear .. and keep on riding!!.. no snowy conditions within 350km of me... woohoo! 

[The Buddha]

Well, engine paint is not exhaust paint.
Engines rarely get over 500, and engine paint is 600 degree paint.

Exhaust usually gets to 700 easy 900 even in an air cooled bike, and its going to need 12-1400 paint.
Cool.
Buddha.

[JB848]

I park mine next to the fridge in the garage so can I get away with 900-1200 temp paint? 

[adidasguy]

I simply put a link to Eastwood. They have every type of paint you need for a car or bike. They do have exhaust paint good to 1200 F. probably some for higher temp if I looked at everything they have.
I doubt bar-b-q paint is good for 1200 F.

[The Buddha]

On my xs 650 I did it on the bike partially after it had got nice and hot, instant cure.
Cool.
Buddha.

[centuryghost]

BBQ paint actually works great. The only thing I don't like is its soooo matte! I want to find something that gives at least a little sheen.

[Fry]

BBQ paint actually works great. The only thing I don't like is its soooo matte! I want to find something that gives at least a little sheen.

I'm using DEI High Temp Thermal Coating, in a Shiny/Matte finish, looks good.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000T8WOHK/ref=oss_product

[tt_four]

I want to find something that gives at least a little sheen.

You could turn on 2 & a half men while you're working on the bike.

[centuryghost]

I want to find something that gives at least a little sheen.

You could turn on 2 & a half men while you're working on the bike.

I said a little sheen, not brain cell loss