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Started by ZachDDill, May 13, 2011, 07:49:47 AM

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ducatiz

#15
May 16, 2011, 07:09:28 AM
interesting.  i always did a coat, sanded it and then 1-2 more coats.  never used a high temp primer.. hmm
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DucofWestwood

#16
May 16, 2011, 04:01:46 PM
what's the consensus on painting "nice" exhaust pipes?  in other words, for those who have painted theirs, were they stockers, or a more pricey after-market set-up?

reason i ask, i've got a fairly nice remus system on my bike.  i wouldn't mind painting it black, but i'm wondering if that would be sacrilege and/or something i would regret.  any thoughts from the peanut gallery?
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ducatiz

#17
May 16, 2011, 04:34:59 PM
Its undoable.  Blast it off
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speedknot

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May 16, 2011, 06:38:30 PM
VHT  [thumbsup]
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Heath

#19
May 17, 2011, 01:04:16 PM
I was at Lowe's yesterday and saw they had a Rustoleum Automotive paints.  That also included the high heat 2000º F Primer, Gloss Black, Low Gloss, and Flat Black.  Priced better then the automotive stores have them for too.
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blueorb

#20
May 17, 2011, 08:23:25 PM
I am really liking the sound of this.  Couple of questions please.

- The bolts that hold my pipes in place are rough looking. The previous owner mentioned that if I were to take them off I would need to heat the bolt up (red hot) so that I do not break the bolt/head.  That make sense to anyone. I can't just torque the bolt until if comes loose?
- Before you prime or paint do you need to prep the pipes in anyway (sanding or what not)?
- How many coats are you guys putting on your pipes?

Thanks all.

ducatiz

#21
May 18, 2011, 05:15:59 AM
Quote from: blueorb on May 17, 2011, 08:23:25 PM
I am really liking the sound of this.  Couple of questions please.

- The bolts that hold my pipes in place are rough looking. The previous owner mentioned that if I were to take them off I would need to heat the bolt up (red hot) so that I do not break the bolt/head.  That make sense to anyone. I can't just torque the bolt until if comes loose?

do you mean the copper locknut on the head?  i've never done anything likethat. the stud may come out, but those are easily replaced.  just screw in another.


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- Before you prime or paint do you need to prep the pipes in anyway (sanding or what not)?
- How many coats are you guys putting on your pipes?

Thanks all.

sanding will help because you will knock off any baked grime.  i used a brillo soap pad on mine and washed them at the same time (cold), then let them dry.  i didn't use primer.  i wasn't even aware that high temp primer existed.  i've found that high temp paint is far more adhesive than regular paint tho. 

2 coats for me.  let the first one dry tacky and then go again.
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ZachDDill

#22
May 18, 2011, 05:20:43 AM
So two days after I paint my pipes I get a major oil leak and my back tire flung oil all over my pipes so now I have large dark spots all over my pipes.. On top of that, she is unrideable till I get her fixed.
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