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Muffler detail
I have seen some AWESOME looking cars on the BBS lately. However, most of them suffer from one major pitfall - the ugly muffler.
Well, here is a tid bit of info for all of you exposed muffler types: Go to Home Depot and get a can of FLAT BLACK OUTDOOR GRILL PAINT. It is high temp so it will last a good while. This really makes your muffler "disappear" but when it is looked at, it looks very tidy. I spray mine with a light coat about every two or three weeks to keep things clean looking. Hope this helps... |
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03-10-2001, 06:39 AM
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Good point; the stuff is very durable. Have you ever tried black stove polish (meant for woodburning stoves) after a coat or two of the hi temp spray has been applied? Works terrific.... gives the job a bit of a blued gun metal sheen & makes the job last much longer. In fact, you'll probably not spray again after using the stove polish occasionally.
Warning: that stuff (which I believe contains lampblack) is hell to get off your hands. Use rubber gloves. Apply. Let dry. Buff to a great looking sheen. Repeat. Best results ever! You'll swear your exhaust looks like its been "blued". regards, jlex. |
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03-10-2001, 07:45 AM
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I think the best thing to do is have them ceramic coated (Jet Hot). If Portland Oregon has a coating shop then everyone should have one. The guy here is a lot cheaper than Jet Hot. The ceramic coating won't come off in you hand, acts as a heat barrier between the muffler and the car, protects against rus for ever, and other that wiping the dirt off needs no other maintaince ever.
On early 911's with fiberglass rear RS bumpers the glass and paint will burn if there is nothing to protect them from the heat. A lot of the guys around here coat both there heat exchangers and mufflers. SSI's that are ceramic coated are awsum, last for ever and transfer little heat up to the motor. My engine wizard uses the ceramic coating on combustion chambers, piston tops, exhaust ports, valve faces, and some other coating on valve stems. Any place where heat will transfer to metal. The more heat you can keep out of the motor the more HP you can have a chance of making. Randy Jones 1971 911 |
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03-10-2001, 08:05 AM
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Because of my swap, a stock muffler just wasn't going to fit. The high-temp black paint does a nice job of making it less noticeable. (click for larger image)
 ------------------ Jack Olsen 1973 911 T (3.6) sunroof coupe jackolsen@mediaone.net |
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