Has anyone tried painting their exhaust?

[BlutoVT]

I'm thinking about getting the Arrow Dark slip-ons for my Monster 796, but I want to paint over the aluminum bands and end caps because I don't have any other chrome/aluminum showing on my bike. I've found a guy that will powder coat those pieces, but I'm curious if anyone else has tried this? If so, please share some pics!

[COP TZR]

ceramic coating will be better for you.  It can withstand the heat temps.

[DucRS]

Try  "VHT Header Paint" it withstands temps of 1300-2000 degrees f.
The can actually states its a ceramic coating.
I've used it on my pipes and 13k miles later it still looks great!
Be sure to sand and clean properly before painting.



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[ute]

BBQ paint ..very popular on strokers to paint pipes ...the only thing that holds up...mind you I have not tried the Header Paint , but BBQ is soooooo cheap

[herm]

another +1 for BBQ paint. it held up very well on my first monster!

[slowkitty]

Did anyone measure the temperature on headers with an infra-rd thermometer?  I am really curious.

[xsephirot]

I have painted my stock exhaust after coring them. Follow booger's tutorial in using rustoleum high temp primer and then using bbq temp will give it a flat black look.

However, powdercoating will give you a glossier look if you want that.

[BlutoVT]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback. I think I'm going to give this a try. I'll check back in once they're painted.