Painting Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield

Post by **Vtecmec** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 7:39 pm

Anyone done this?

If so what paint did you use and how well did it hold up.

Most VHT spray paints seem to come with a matt finish, but I want a gloss finish.

h10ndr · Post by **h10ndr** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:16 pm

I used CarPlan VHT paint in silver from my local motor factors - its lasted over a year so far with no issues. However its not glossy its just got a slight sheen....

littlefeller · Post by **littlefeller** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:29 pm

you can buy flue paint that is gloss. thats real high temp, most is mat so you will have to look around

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:36 pm

Used Halfords own satin black regular spray paint twice. Works a treat, so I assume their gloss will hold up just as well

Post by **rob quilter** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:45 pm

NafemanNathan wrote:Used Halfords own satin black regular spray paint twice. Works a treat, so I assume their gloss will hold up just as well

Same

NCCMUR · Post by **NCCMUR** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:25 pm

i painted mine with basecoat and clear at work...

i've not fitted it yet so probably doesnt answer your question

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:33 pm

Love what you've done with the hot symbol

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:51 pm

I used Halfords silver alloy wheel paint

. I painted it 2 years ago and it still looks good.

When it was first fitted.

toadster · Post by **toadster** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:56 pm

LO

I painted mine about 3 weeks ago with black mate stove paint from Halfords as it's up to 600 deg

Then noticed a bit has flaked off yesterday , so a bit

I'm going to just respray that part again and hope for the best

Cheers

Toadster

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:17 am

toadster wrote:LO

I painted mine about 3 weeks ago with black mate stove paint from Halfords as it's up to 600 deg

Then noticed a bit has flaked off yesterday , so a bit

I'm going to just respray that part again and hope for the best

Cheers

Toadster

Did you key the panel 1st? Most paints need a good key where some onto metal paints etch themselves. To be safe, key the panel with 600 or 800grit.

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