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Old 01-05-2013, 10:54 AM
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Hey, so I just received my flowmaster 80 series, Mendrel-bent elbows, and exhaust tips in the mail. They come chrome but I wanted to paint them black to go with the rest of the theme of my jeep. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what to do or use on them? I painted my stock muffler with high temp paint. Thanks for the suggestions
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ive painted chrome before. you gotta sand and scuff up the chrome as best you can. use a high temp gray primer. followed by a high temp gloss or flat black. I use a high temp engine block enamel/ gloss. good luck
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Originally Posted by Theonekyle
ive painted chrome before. you gotta sand and scuff up the chrome as best you can. use a high temp gray primer. followed by a high temp gloss or flat black. I use a high temp engine block enamel/ gloss. good luck
Perfect, that's what I was thinking I had to do. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Theonekyle
ive painted chrome before. you gotta sand and scuff up the chrome as best you can. use a high temp gray primer. followed by a high temp gloss or flat black. I use a high temp engine block enamel/ gloss. good luck

Do you have any pics of how yours came out, or anyone else for that matter? how has the paint held up over the months/years
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I started the priming and painting process today
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Old 01-09-2013, 10:46 AM
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Got it all installed today!

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Originally Posted by deaner23
Looks good! Have any side shots? Keep us posted on any issues of the paint pealing/rust issues.
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Originally Posted by time2eat

Looks good! Have any side shots? Keep us posted on any issues of the paint pealing/rust issues.
Thanks! Will do, so far so good. Ill take side shots tomorrow morning
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Originally Posted by deaner23
Thanks! Will do, so far so good. Ill take side shots tomorrow morning
BTW what paint/primer did you go with? I was thinking about the por15, would have to order it I believe but if what you use seems to be as effective and pick up locally that'd be nice.
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Originally Posted by time2eat

Looks good! Have any side shots? Keep us posted on any issues of the paint pealing/rust issues.
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