Paint my mufflers
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Go over them with some fine grit sand paper (400 to 600 grit ) then go over it with 800 to 1000 grit.. Then wipe them down real good.. Tape off and shoot several light coats of high temp paint. 
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Originally Posted by Corvette1996LT1
Go over them with some fine grit sand paper.. Then wipe them down real good.. Tape off and shoot.
That's what I would do. Using the high heat paint should last a long time.
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for a DIY at home project thats about all you can do. if you wanted to go a few steps further, you can have them ceramic coated. I ceramic coat alot of mufflers and exhaust systems at my shop. The application of ceramic based coatings gives you a great thermal properties wich retains heat inside the mufflers/headers/pipes thus reducing radiant heat drastically.Not only does it give you a great thermal barrier,it gives you an aesthetically pleasing look. Feel free to browse my website to further your Knowledge in these coatings.http://www.prodigyperformancecoatings.com
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Originally Posted by waunavet
Other than using high temp paint, any tips on how to properly prepare the surface b/4 painting?
No painting involved at all.
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From: mamaroneck ny www.prodigyperformancecoatings.com
my products are all industrial grade and are heat and color stable to 1,300 to 1,800 degrees depending on coating. First all parts are media blasted with aluminum oxide to clean and etch the substrate for the coating to adhere to. Once coated, the piece goes in our oven for a full cure at 700 degree's. This application process is not for a DIY and should not be compared to anything in a spray can.. some of my work will be seen on the new production bike for Orange County Choppers.
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