Need tips on painting OEM muffler

mark896 · 03-19-2012, 07:43 PM

I ordered a can of VHT flameproof spray (flat black) to paint the muffler. How hard is it to take off the catback if all I have is a couple of ramps and a jack? What are your tips when painting the muffler?

I think I'm going to just do the midsection so that the sides still show.

Grail05 · 03-21-2012, 11:21 AM

I sand it 400 grit then paint ... Make sure to clean it before painting... I had to use 1 1/2 can for extra coating...

Also taking the exhaust out can be a pain without proper tools or if your doing it by yourself... Done it myself, make sure u have time to let it dry though

mark896 · 03-21-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

I sand it 400 grit then paint ... Make sure to clean it before painting... I had to use 1 1/2 can for extra coating...

Also taking the exhaust out can be a pain without proper tools or if your doing it by yourself... Done it myself, make sure u have time to let it dry though

Out of curiosity, why sand it? I'm only painting the middle so hopefully the one can should do it.

Templar · 03-21-2012, 01:29 PM

The exhaust is not hard to take off. I did it and I am not all that handy.

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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 281 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	I sand it 400 grit then paint ... Make sure to clean it before painting... I had to use 1 1/2 can for extra coating... Also taking the exhaust out can be a pain without proper tools or if your doing it by yourself... Done it myself, make sure u have time to let it dry though __________________
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Templar Lieutenant Colonel 268 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: One of the coasts... iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	The exhaust is not hard to take off. I did it and I am not all that handy. __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '15 Ford F-250 - Lariat, 6.7 Powerstroke Turbo-diesel
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