willbloke Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 What's the best paint/coating for painted two stroke pipes/expansion chambers ? I've heard about high faluting ceramic coatings ,are they any good , do they have to be applied by some special magic process ? What would cope with the heat and the relentless blast of salty water ? All supposed hi-temp paints I've used before just haven't lasted . I want to restore some pipes back to standard -ish looking , but want them to last as they are NLA. If you're interested it's for an NS400 and a TS125X ! Ta muchly . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blur1 Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Ceramic coating is the 'best' option. If you want to just use a paint i recommend VHT exhaust paint in a rattle can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcaztls Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Halfords do a high temp exhaust rattle paint, this: It's extremely good, I can't recommend it enough. Test it on something first because you may not like the finish though. Personally I think it'll be perfect for what you're after and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp5 Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I can't comment on the ceramic coating process but as far as rattle can paint goes, I've always had good results with Plastikote BBQ paint, cheap as chips from Wilko's. The all singing all dancing Sperex VHT type paints have always gone a nasty shade of grey on me, waste of money IMO. The Plastikote stuff seems to stay black and lasts well, depending on how good your prep is, which seems to be they key to making it last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foo Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Talk to Evil Chicken about Camcoat. IIRC he had the pipes on his Bimota done, and was pleased with the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Yup - camcoat gives it a truly factory finish. It cuts down on heat and it's much more durable than paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willbloke Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Lush , thanks chaps , something to think about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willbloke Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Halfords do a high temp exhaust rattle paint, this: It's extremely good, I can't recommend it enough. Test it on something first because you may not like the finish though. Personally I think it'll be perfect for what you're after and cheap. Ok went to Halfrauds yesterday , they didn't have black only the metallic black stuff , is it only the metallic black that you recommend Marc ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcaztls Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 It's all I've used matey. In reality it's much more of a metallic grey than black. The cap indicator is pretty spot on. Personally I really like the finish and it's lasted perfectly on hot four stroke headers. Much hotter than your spannies will get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blur1 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/flameproof/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willbloke Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Not too fussed on the NS400 pipes (you can't really see them) , but the TSX should really be black , it's the law ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blur1 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Not too fussed on the NS400 pipes (you can't really see them) , but the TSX should really be black , it's the law ! see above. they make black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willbloke Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 see above. they make black. Sorry Blur our posts crossed over as I was replying to Marc. Have you used the VHT stuff yourself ? A quick Google seems to reveal people having trouble with it flaking and bubbling ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blur1 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Sorry Blur our posts crossed over as I was replying to Marc. Have you used the VHT stuff yourself ? A quick Google seems to reveal people having trouble with it flaking and bubbling ? Been using it for 30 years. I did my first car exhaust from header to outlet tip on one car when i was 18. I'm now 50. I also used the clear over the top. Horror stories are probably there with all brands of paint. As long as the surface is clean it sticks. I am still using VHT paint even today. They make paint for many applications. Their engine enamel for example is world class. It's cheap, so the worst that can happen is you're out 10 quid for a can. They even make caliper paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcaztls Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Sorry Blur our posts crossed over as I was replying to Marc. Have you used the VHT stuff yourself ? A quick Google seems to reveal people having trouble with it flaking and bubbling ? Don't forget that VHT is often just the term used by many paint makers to mean Very High Temperature so other people's experiences may not actually relate to the exact brand of paint Blu's talking about willbloke. I'd take his advice, trust me he's as fussy as they come and if it works for him to his satisfaction, it'll do the job for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blur1 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 he's as fussy as they come Hey! I resemble that remark! On a side note. i tried to dinoc my undertail. It's crap. It wont form to multiple angles. I then sprayed it with black 'plasti-dip' and it's also pretty crap. So see, i do hate products too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcaztls Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Tut tut tut... http://www.furfab.com/products.htm Probably not best used on exhaust though, but will sort your undertail in less than 30 mins. My pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blur1 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Tut tut tut... http://www.furfab.com/products.htm Probably not best used on exhaust though, but will sort your undertail in less than 30 mins. My pleasure. Haha, They even fckn have one called "R1 plain"......wtf???? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcaztls Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 It's an omen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willbloke Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Right , yes I've used Simoniz VHT which is utter shite . is this the chap ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VHT-BLACK-FLAMEPROOF-EXHAUST-COATING-PAINT-SP102-/251239999717?_trksid=p3284.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D21%26pmod%3D110953429700%26ps%3D54 Do you really need the primer ? Can't find it UK . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blur1 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Right , yes I've used Simoniz VHT which is utter shite . is this the chap ? http://www.ebay.co.u...953429700&ps=54 Do you really need the primer ? Can't find it UK . Yep,that's what i used, but i used the 'white' colour (don't ask it was 1980) lol. I also used the clear topcoat to give it that 'glossy' look (again don't ask it was 1980) haha. I didn't use primer, but my exhaust was VERY clean before spraying, as should ANY surface be for good results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter187 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I've used the VHT as well. The chambers on my RS250 are painted with it in fact. It's good gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blur1 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I've used the VHT as well. The chambers on my RS250 are painted with it in fact. It's good gear. Yep, they even do case paint---> http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/blackoxidecasepaint/ And barrel paint---> http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/barrelpaint/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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