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Post by aerologic on Aug 31, 2009 8:44:23 GMT -5
My exhaust manifold is rusty. What should I do to spiff it up? Is there any hope in painting it black or is it just too hot?
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Post by shep on Aug 31, 2009 11:12:39 GMT -5
My exhaust manifold is rusty. What should I do to spiff it up? Is there any hope in painting it black or is it just too hot? You can go with a cermic coating on the manifold. Just check with local powder coating shops. |
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Post by aerologic on Aug 31, 2009 14:45:14 GMT -5
My exhaust manifold is rusty. What should I do to spiff it up? Is there any hope in painting it black or is it just too hot? You can go with a cermic coating on the manifold. Just check with local powder coating shops. Good idea. Thanks. maybe the same people can bead blast it as well. |
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Post by shep on Sept 1, 2009 11:12:07 GMT -5
If you want to ship it off, there is a place in UT that can do it for ya. They are going to do my manifold and whole exhaust. They will do all the prep for ya. Just contact Shawn at 801-664-1603 or info@rukindustries.com, and tell him Shep sent ya. He's seen my RE5, so he should be able to give ya a price.
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Post by Jess on Sept 1, 2009 16:34:20 GMT -5
Why not just use a 5 dollar can of 1200 degree spray paint?
Just a thought...
Best,
Jess
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Post by ziggystardust on Sept 2, 2009 10:48:51 GMT -5
I've had mine grit blasted for my M restoration, it's now ready to paint with very high temperature paint, doesn't cost $5 here in the U.K. though, more like $20.
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Post by shep on Sept 2, 2009 12:43:51 GMT -5
Why not just use a 5 dollar can of 1200 degree spray paint? Just a thought... Best, Jess If the EGTs are anything like my other rotaries, the temp can get well over 1200. Plus the ceramic coating will act as a heat shield protecting your oil cooler and radiator from heat. |
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Post by Jess on Sept 2, 2009 17:20:32 GMT -5
There are ceramic based paints here in the US that are inexpensive, and I have used with great success...
Or you can give me a little more time to get open and I will ceramic coat it for you... I also will be doing powder coat.
Best,
Jess
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Post by suzukiclub on Oct 11, 2009 5:25:13 GMT -5
Fantastic service  .... any chance opening up shop in the UK  |
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Post by ziggystardust on Oct 11, 2009 17:34:12 GMT -5
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Post by Jess on Oct 11, 2009 19:49:25 GMT -5
Fantastic service .... any chance opening up shop in the UK It would be a LOOOONG commute... ;D Best, Jess |
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Post by suzsmokeyallan on Oct 11, 2009 21:00:54 GMT -5
Jess, for those of us not close to you can you recommend the brand and code number of those ceramic paints you mentioned.
It would be too good to be true if they were available in rattle cans, so are they as ive never seen any yet.
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Post by Jess on Oct 11, 2009 21:49:21 GMT -5
Allan,
Sure... when I get in the shop in the next day or two I will make a note to get the info and pass it along...
Best,
Jess
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Post by stappy on Nov 5, 2009 9:40:44 GMT -5
With all the time, money, and effort put into restoring these bikes, is it not worth the extra couple buck to do a high quality ceramic coating on this little part? Hot rodders and racers have been using ceramic coatings for years to reduce under hood temps and prolong the life of exhaust components. That and you can get it in different finishes (imagine a faux chrome) that will not fade and crack like BBQ paint. I have read all about the design issues Suzuki ran into with the intense heat the rotary puts out, it only makes sense to ceramic coat the first thing the exhaust hits. Would even be nice to ceramic coat the inside of the exhaust pipes. Hmmmm.. (light bulb goes on)
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Post by shep on Nov 5, 2009 12:29:11 GMT -5
I'll post up some pictures of my exhaust when it gets coated. I'm planning on doing the mani and pipes.
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.... any chance opening up shop in the UK 
