Exhaust system/slip-on

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I am seriously thinking of painting or coating the header pipes black, but leaving the can chrome. I just don't like that hot pipe look, and polishing them seems to be a fool's errand. Do I need some type of high-temp paint?

Yes you need a high temp paint. Any auto zone,Advanced auto parts, pep boys etc will have different High temp paint in the spray paint section. I've even seen them at Home depot.

They are rated for different Temps so there's ones for Caliper paint, Header paint, Engine Paint, BBQ paint, etc. Usually you can just Google what the average operating temperature range is for a specific item you're painting and make sure the paint meets or exceeds that temp.

Just do your prep and take it slow. Lots of thin coats are better than 2 heavy coats. You also need to do a "Bake" so the back of the can will basically tell you but usually you need to run the motor/heat the paint for say 10 minutes. 2 or 3 times to get it to "Cure".

I've done it to many different items and it came out great. I've done calipers, motorcycle headers, Valve covers, etc. All with shaker cans.
VHT is the brand I use mostly but I believe rustoleum also has a high temp line.

https://www.autozone.com/paint-and-body/...lsrc=aw.ds


2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca