Painting Exhaust - Silencer Can

[Thaleshwar]

Hi

I recently bought pre-owned Remus Exhaust for my SV650s K6; its in black (though more like graphite grey) matte finish, and there are some scuff marks; I did extensive research on internet / YouTube to learn if Exhaust / silencer can be painted, every where I found people repacking (removing rivet pushing back the new filling around), shorting by cutting in half, making there own but "not" a single thing I found if anyone "Painting the exhaust using VHT paints"; there are many mention of painting the down pipe link pipe etc using high temperature resistant paint, but not the actual exhaust.

So I am wondering is it ok for me to paint Exhaust / Silencer can, using hight temperature resistant paint? can there be any technical issue by doing that?

I will really appreciate some experienced advice.

Many Thanks.

[shiftin_gear98]

Here's a non technical nor experienced comment.
You are unhappy with how it currently looks, so sod it. Give it a go, what's the worst that can happen. It cracks, bubbles, peels off or burns.
You are then in the same situation you are in now. With a zorst you don't like. But at least you'll know and can tell us. I imagine it will be fine.

[Thaleshwar]

Originally Posted by shiftin_gear98

Here's a non technical nor experienced comment.
You are unhappy with how it currently looks, so sod it. Give it a go, what's the worst that can happen. It cracks, bubbles, peels off or burns.
You are then in the same situation you are in now. With a zorst you don't like. But at least you'll know and can tell us. I imagine it will be fine.

True... 👍

[R1ffR4ff]

Shiftin Gear is on the money.I've used VHT paints on cans and even rubbish downpipes.Even if and when it flakes it's no biggy for a quick touch-up respray.

Bodger's tip:

When Spray painting any bit of a Motorcycle,"In-Situ" when you have an empty cornflake type cardboard box cut the big sides off before you throw it away.

You can use these as a quick Mask e.g say you have to spray touch-up the can later on down the line.Just give it a quick scuff with one of those cheap green flat pan scrubs.Wipe off with a bit of Carb/Brake cleaner and holding the piece of card behind the job with one hand then spray-Touch-up.You can quickly wipe any small amounts of over-spray off with a cloth with some Carb/brake cleaner.

Also old knackered plastic carrier bags can be used behind parts as well.I also use an old Plastic carrier bag as a Mask under my Front Master cylinder when changing brake fluid to protect the bike/plastic etc.

[Seeker]

We'll talk about your searching abilities later


Painting a muffler with VHT paint:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8G3IIQzWN8


Painting an expansion chamber (which is header and silencer) using a paint brush and Rustoleum:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN5CZ827j1c


and Delboy's garage longer video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIEzjirqHuc


(he takes it seriously and uses a paint mask)

[punyXpress]

In a word:
Barbecue Paint
2 words really, but who's counting?

[Scittyf]

Silencers don't get anywhere near as hot as the headers. I guess the challenge would actually be getting a flat finish to the chrome exhaust.

I guess with any paint its all in the prep work!

[punyXpress]

? It's already black ?

[Thaleshwar]

Originally Posted by R1ffR4ff

Shiftin Gear is on the money.I've used VHT paints on cans and even rubbish downpipes.Even if and when it flakes it's no biggy for a quick touch-up respray.

Bodger's tip:

When Spray painting any bit of a Motorcycle,"In-Situ" when you have an empty cornflake type cardboard box cut the big sides off before you throw it away.

You can use these as a quick Mask e.g say you have to spray touch-up the can later on down the line.Just give it a quick scuff with one of those cheap green flat pan scrubs.Wipe off with a bit of Carb/Brake cleaner and holding the piece of card behind the job with one hand then spray-Touch-up.You can quickly wipe any small amounts of over-spray off with a cloth with some Carb/brake cleaner.

Also old knackered plastic carrier bags can be used behind parts as well.I also use an old Plastic carrier bag as a Mask under my Front Master cylinder when changing brake fluid to protect the bike/plastic etc.

Hi,

Many thanks for your message; your suggestions are quite helpful, will surely keep that remembered.

Thanks you.

[Thaleshwar]

Originally Posted by Scittyf

Silencers don't get anywhere near as hot as the headers. I guess the challenge would actually be getting a flat finish to the chrome exhaust.

I guess with any paint its all in the prep work!

Hi, mine is not chrome / Titanium it’s Remus GP and painted / coated matte black (rather graphite) so I will be painting that over. 😊