how to coat your exhaust tips black.

**WinterRunner** · 03-16-2011 08:55 AM

OK, so I am aquiring a standard silver Milltek catback (thanks B6SCOTT!!!)and want to give it the same black satin finish on the tips as my standard Ti exhuast. Does anybody have any idea to do this? PC would not be my first choice, as I'd much prefer to paint it myself or whatever. I was considering high temp BBQ paint but would prefer a more "automotive" alternative if posssible. Any tips/advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I found this : http://www.eastwood.com/satin-black-...p-coating.html

May work, but not sure if I should order the aerosol, or paint on version. I was thinking about applying 3-4 coats. The site says this paint is good for up to 1200 F, which is far higher than the exhaust tips would be seeing. Any thoer tips or suggestions would be great. TY!

**noznab** · 03-16-2011 09:34 AM

Ideally I'd think powder coating would be the best option, but then you'd have to remove the tips and have them re welded on. Check out Wurth's line of aerosol products. I know they make a pretty good high temp satin paint you might want to check out.

**ngng** · 03-16-2011 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by WinterRunner

OK, so I am aquiring a standard silver Milltek catback (thanks B6SCOTT!!!)and want to give it the same black satin finish on the tips as my standard Ti exhuast. Does anybody have any idea to do this? PC would not be my first choice, as I'd much prefer to paint it myself or whatever. I was considering high temp BBQ paint but would prefer a more "automotive" alternative if posssible. Any tips/advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I found this : http://www.eastwood.com/satin-black-...p-coating.html

May work, but not sure if I should order the aerosol, or paint on version. I was thinking about applying 3-4 coats. The site says this paint is good for up to 1200 F, which is far higher than the exhaust tips would be seeing. Any thoer tips or suggestions would be great. TY!

High temp BBQ paint, done.

**BUD-S4** · 03-16-2011 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by ngng

High temp BBQ paint, done.

This.
Or high temp engine enamel...

**ngng** · 03-16-2011 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by BUD-S4

This.
Or high temp engine enamel...

Either or, it's not a huge deal. They're just exhaust tips.

**WinterRunner** · 03-16-2011 10:21 AM

OK, sounds good, the only question I have would be the finish of the paint. I would want it to be as OEM looking as possible.

EDIT: Rust-Oleum makes a 12oz BBQ black thats easy to find at local stores. I just hope it's roughly the same color as the OEM tips.....

**ngng** · 03-16-2011 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by WinterRunner

OK, sounds good, the only question I have would be the finish of the paint. I would want it to be as OEM looking as possible.

You mean, you want some orange peel in the paint? ;) Worst, case, you just buy another can and repaint; the exhaust is off the car right?

**staticuxo** · 03-16-2011 10:35 AM

go catless and they'll be black the next day! but yeah, i think others have used that BBQ paint.

**WinterRunner** · 03-16-2011 10:37 AM

I found BBQ paint is up to twice the heat resistance than the enamal, plus you dont have to cure it. They say curing is 200F for about 20 mins, which Im driving around town for 20 mins should do that anyway.

Went with a satin black engine enamal. Bout 12 bucks shipped, spray can style.

**WinterRunner** · 03-16-2011 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by ngng

You mean, you want some orange peel in the paint? ;) Worst, case, you just buy another can and repaint; the exhaust is off the car right?

Orange peel? Yea your right, whats 10$ can of paint... The exhaust is off the car correct. Thanks.

**gdub4.2** · 03-16-2011 10:51 AM

do a crackle finish, or perhaps a venetian plaster....bbq stuff will work nicely

**sakimano** · 03-16-2011 11:09 AM

RAUDIDRIVER did exactly this on his Milltek RS4 catback 2 years ago. He made a DIY.

Search noob!

**Club Cheetah** · 03-16-2011 11:11 AM

Maybe do a nice faux finish. Or a two colored sponge technique?

**ngng** · 03-16-2011 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by Club Cheetah

Maybe do a nice faux finish. Or a two colored sponge technique?

or perhaps a fine granite?

**WinterRunner** · 03-16-2011 11:39 AM

Jesus guys..... ;)

**SeKKeY** · 03-16-2011 01:02 PM

x2 with the catless

**RAudi Driver** · 03-16-2011 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by sakimano

RAUDIDRIVER did exactly this on his Milltek RS4 catback 2 years ago. He made a DIY.

Search noob!

Yea, I did it so search you noobs..................Haaaaaaa and it still looks like it did on day 1.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...tek+tips+black

**WinterRunner** · 03-16-2011 02:39 PM

Thanks Ed. I don't like to search.

**RAudi Driver** · 03-16-2011 06:16 PM

It's all good, thats why I hunted it down for you. Follow what I did if you like how mine came out. They still look as good as new.

**DuncanC** · 03-16-2011 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by staticuxo

go catless and they'll be black the next day! but yeah, i think others have used that BBQ paint.

Originally Posted by SeKKeY

x2 with the catless

Sadly not the case. Inside of the tips are nice and black but the outside doesn't go black. I'm going to have to hit them with some BBQ paint this spring.

**LMFAO JDM** · 03-16-2011 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by DuncanC

Sadly not the case. Inside of the tips are nice and black but the outside doesn't go black. I'm going to have to hit them with some BBQ paint this spring.

Ya idk about that mine are pretty black in and out. There is a little spot on the top of the tip where you can see the metal but the rest is BLACK.

**sakimano** · 03-17-2011 07:23 AM

yeah, Duncan, mine aren't black at all (being 2.5" catless). Inside a little dirty, outside are fine.

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