High heat paint??
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Robert Lone
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Re: High heat paint??
[/crickets] :tup:
I did a search on it earlier and the consensus was "paint sux".
Hey!!! That's my line!!! :rant:jbonehead85 said:
[/crickets] :tup:
I did a search on it earlier and the consensus was "paint sux".
Robert Lone
MUTANT
Re: High heat paint??
I'd "guess" 1500-2000 degrees F. They glow in the dark for God's sake!!!jbonehead85 said:
UR50SLO
V6+2=LSXCamaro
Re: High heat paint??
Sorry....
I posted this on the Turbo Buick board but not here...
Anytime you need to protect somthing that sees exhaust heat, IE: Exhaust manifolds, Turbo housings, New headers, Exhaust or clamps ect...
Use "Weld through primer" It's used to protect body panels from rusting when you weld them together. It has zink and alot of other rust prevetives in it. It will withstand the heat on all the exhaust and turbo housing.
Make sure the housing is clean and dry.. spray it on and it's done! Won't have to worry about it again. :tup:
If you've got new headers you'll need to take that black shipping paint off! Get it down to bare metal and apply the weld through primer..
Best thing is .. it's dry in about 5min. (or sooner)
Try it sometime
~Scott
Sorry....
I posted this on the Turbo Buick board but not here...
Anytime you need to protect somthing that sees exhaust heat, IE: Exhaust manifolds, Turbo housings, New headers, Exhaust or clamps ect...
Use "Weld through primer" It's used to protect body panels from rusting when you weld them together. It has zink and alot of other rust prevetives in it. It will withstand the heat on all the exhaust and turbo housing.
Make sure the housing is clean and dry.. spray it on and it's done! Won't have to worry about it again. :tup:
If you've got new headers you'll need to take that black shipping paint off! Get it down to bare metal and apply the weld through primer..
Best thing is .. it's dry in about 5min. (or sooner)
Try it sometime
~Scott
jbone
Member
Re: High heat paint??
thanks! :tup:
UR50SLO said:Sorry....
I posted this on the Turbo Buick board but not here...
Anytime you need to protect somthing that sees exhaust heat, IE: Exhaust manifolds, Turbo housings, New headers, Exhaust or clamps ect...
Use "Weld through primer" It's used to protect body panels from rusting when you weld them together. It has zink and alot of other rust prevetives in it. It will withstand the heat on all the exhaust and turbo housing.
Make sure the housing is clean and dry.. spray it on and it's done! Won't have to worry about it again. :tup:
If you've got new headers you'll need to take that black shipping paint off! Get it down to bare metal and apply the weld through primer..
Best thing is .. it's dry in about 5min. (or sooner)
Try it sometime
~Scott
thanks! :tup:
20psiGMC
Member
Re: High heat paint??
I’d hate for the crickets to get outta hand so I’ll post up what I’ve heard of/used…
High-temp ceramic coating is the only sure thing, which is why I’ve always had all my Syclone parts coated. Removing/reinstalling exhaust parts is not a pleasant job on these trucks, so I’ve tried to keep that to a minimum. If you don’t mind taking a chance, are low on $$, or plan to remove parts in the future anyway, there are other things that might work:
Although I’ve never personally used it, some owners have had good luck with this product:
STEEL-IT They don’t really say which of their products is o.k. for high temps on their site, but if you call them and tell them what you’re doing they will help you out. Couple guys even got free samples.
I have personally used VHT 1300deg. “flame-proof” Coating on a manifold (non-turbo application) and it seemed to get “thin” after a while and rust spots started to come through. That was flat black. I’ve also used the “clear” VHT on aluminum intake manifolds, and it held up well except around the EGR areas, where it started to turn brown. As I recall, it didn’t like VP C12 spilled on it, either.
I have also used Eastwood’s Stainless Steel High-Temp Coating on a couple of occasions and it holds up better. It’s kind of “gloppy” though, and doesn’t give a very attractive finish. They recommend using a foam brush, which only adds to the frustration. I just got done painting the center section of my current turbo with this.
One product I’ve thought about trying on the manifolds/turbine housing is Rutland’s Stove Polish I use this stuff on the wood stove in my shop. In the winter, the wife comes out and keeps stuffing wood into it until it almost glows. No joke. Her record last year was 120 deg. I had grease turning to oil and crawling out of the grease gun. Metal surfaces were too hot to touch… Anyway, you rub this stuff on with a rag and polish it off. Leaves a nice gloss black finish. Only down side is you do need to re-coat occasionally. Could be a problem on a Sy/Ty unless you’re a contortionist or your truck breaks a lot….
Hope this helps, or in the very least, gave you something semi-entertaining to read…
I’d hate for the crickets to get outta hand
so I’ll post up what I’ve heard of/used…High-temp ceramic coating is the only sure thing, which is why I’ve always had all my Syclone parts coated. Removing/reinstalling exhaust parts is not a pleasant job on these trucks, so I’ve tried to keep that to a minimum. If you don’t mind taking a chance, are low on $$, or plan to remove parts in the future anyway, there are other things that might work:
Although I’ve never personally used it, some owners have had good luck with this product:
STEEL-IT They don’t really say which of their products is o.k. for high temps on their site, but if you call them and tell them what you’re doing they will help you out. Couple guys even got free samples.
I have personally used VHT 1300deg. “flame-proof” Coating on a manifold (non-turbo application) and it seemed to get “thin” after a while and rust spots started to come through. That was flat black. I’ve also used the “clear” VHT on aluminum intake manifolds, and it held up well except around the EGR areas, where it started to turn brown. As I recall, it didn’t like VP C12 spilled on it, either.
I have also used Eastwood’s Stainless Steel High-Temp Coating on a couple of occasions and it holds up better. It’s kind of “gloppy” though, and doesn’t give a very attractive finish. They recommend using a foam brush, which only adds to the frustration. I just got done painting the center section of my current turbo with this.
One product I’ve thought about trying on the manifolds/turbine housing is Rutland’s Stove Polish I use this stuff on the wood stove in my shop. In the winter, the wife comes out and keeps stuffing wood into it until it almost glows. No joke. Her record last year was 120 deg. I had grease turning to oil and crawling out of the grease gun. Metal surfaces were too hot to touch… Anyway, you rub this stuff on with a rag and polish it off. Leaves a nice gloss black finish. Only down side is you do need to re-coat occasionally. Could be a problem on a Sy/Ty unless you’re a contortionist or your truck breaks a lot….
Hope this helps, or in the very least, gave you something semi-entertaining to read…
UR50SLO
V6+2=LSXCamaro
Re: High heat paint??
I found the Weld through primer by accident. I used it on my Nissan turbo pipeing that I fabricated and it still looks nice 40,000mi later. It sees 13lbs boost every day. Snow,salt ect.
3M makes it .. Off brands will work fine. Normaly comes in silver or like a cast color.
I'd tried the VHT before... Total garbage. Never lasts. It has no protective chemicals. If you had a perfect environment it'd withstand the heat but put road salt and moisture in there and it fails.
Most of East Wood's products are good... I'd look at the MSDS sheets and see if there are protective chemicals in what you use on exhaust.
I've heard of people using stove or grille paint but never tried it... could work good if it withstands moisture and salt.
Good suggestions 20!
~Scott
I found the Weld through primer by accident. I used it on my Nissan turbo pipeing that I fabricated and it still looks nice 40,000mi later. It sees 13lbs boost every day. Snow,salt ect.
3M makes it .. Off brands will work fine. Normaly comes in silver or like a cast color.
I'd tried the VHT before... Total garbage. Never lasts. It has no protective chemicals. If you had a perfect environment it'd withstand the heat but put road salt and moisture in there and it fails.
Most of East Wood's products are good... I'd look at the MSDS sheets and see if there are protective chemicals in what you use on exhaust.
I've heard of people using stove or grille paint but never tried it... could work good if it withstands moisture and salt.
Good suggestions 20!
~Scott