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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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I recently painted my own 2-1 pipes and am very happy with the results. I used VHT flame proof ceramic paint for haders from O'Reilly Auto parts - Cost - $14.00

I figure if I did it myself I would have paint left over for future touch-up if needed. Very happy I did.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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That looks awesome... What did they look like before you painted them?
 
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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Thas a good job. On my car I did the same thing to my wheels. It cost me $20 and has lasted 9000 miles so far. I'm a DIY type of guy.
 
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Sweet idea. Let us know if you have any flacking or discoloration issues.
 
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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Great look. What kind of prep did you have to do to the chrome before painting?
 
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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Ya We Need More Details ..
 
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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I did the same but had some minor flaking right from the header after a season of riding. every spring I just touch them up. For the price you can't go wrong. I found the most durable was Ace hardware stove and grill spray paint. I started out with bare pipes that were never chromed.
 
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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Looks nice. VHT has been making header paint for a long time. We used to sell it in my family's speed shop in the early 1970's, and I don't recall ever having any complaints.

Not the change the subject, but is that an RSD filter, and how do you like it?

Mark
 
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Great idea! Thought about doing that with mine but wasn't sure how it would hold up. Keep us posted
 
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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looks good. Thanks for the tip.
 



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