Muffler Paint?
Thread Starter
Cruising
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Sterling Heights MI
Muffler Paint?
On my 92 it looks like the mufflers/exhaust tips are painted black. I am assuming this was from the factory as nothing else on my car was modified in any way when I bought it. That said, the paint is peeling badly and starting to look bad.
I am considering putting Corsa's on, but am having a hard time selling the wife on the cost. Does anyone know if I can sand the mufflers down and repaint? If so, with what type of paint?
I am considering putting Corsa's on, but am having a hard time selling the wife on the cost. Does anyone know if I can sand the mufflers down and repaint? If so, with what type of paint?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 950
Likes: 0
From: Medicine Hat Alberta
This may sound a bit odd....But if you want them to remain a "flat" black and you are concerned about the high heat....I would try BBQ flat black paint in a spot where you won't see it...and then see if it flakes off or not. This type of paint you can get at your local hardware store...it's used for re-furbishing BBQ'S.
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: At The Beach NC
I just did it. Degreased and sanded, then 3 coats of slightly glossy (not flat black) Krylon gas grill paint. Came out very well, but can't give you any long term answer as I just did it last week!
Bob
Bob
Elite Torch Red Member
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 57,805
Likes: 23
From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
Cental/South NJ Events Coordinator
CI 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12 Vet
CI-II Burnout & Drag Champ
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by HOOBS
This may sound a bit odd....But if you want them to remain a "flat" black and you are concerned about the high heat....I would try BBQ flat black paint in a spot where you won't see it...and then see if it flakes off or not. This type of paint you can get at your local hardware store...it's used for re-furbishing BBQ'S.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,348
Likes: 233
From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by HOOBS
This may sound a bit odd....But if you want them to remain a "flat" black and you are concerned about the high heat....I would try BBQ flat black paint in a spot where you won't see it...and then see if it flakes off or not. This type of paint you can get at your local hardware store...it's used for re-furbishing BBQ'S.
It works.
Larry
code5coupe
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,789
Likes: 8
From: Myrtle Beach SC
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by Strick
I used one of those 500 degree ceramic paints after cleaning and lightly sanding, but that was a few years ago. It worked just fine and looked much better. My B&Bs look even better.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 19,653
Likes: 428
From: Melbourne Florida
Cruise-In IV Veteran
I did mine withn the BBQ paint 3 years ago...still look good..a piece of cardboard to cut down on the overspray and your good to go...btw, I had to do it quick at the time so no cleaning or sanding and it's fine...
