Exhaust Paint

Hadies · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 05 May 2008 Karma :

Hey all. Bought an arrow exhaust off ebay the other day and fit it today. Its in v good nick. Started fine and sounded nice so i took it for a quick ride. Got to a roundabout 2 mins from my house and I could smell something funny. Checked the end can first, nothing coming from there and then I turned around to cross the roundabout and i find smoke coming from the front of the bike.
The exhaust looks to be painted. Anybody had any experiences with exhaust paint and it smelling foul for a while until its burnt?

Fortuna · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Oct 2004 Karma :

I think actually the heat causes chemical reactions that make it heatproof. Should only smell for a short while.

tutton · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Karma :

i didnt think you were supposed to paint the arrow downpipes etc, something to do with the material its made from?
maybe im incorrect.
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bmwsport · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 25 Oct 2008 Karma :

I've painted mine due to surface rust, just used hammerite, havent had any smoking issues!

ms51ves3 · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Karma :

My scooter exhaust used to stink, but it never smoked.

tutton · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Karma :

I stand corrected i read up and its the stainless steel ones that need never be painted
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tutton · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Karma :

there are some simple kids on here, so i made it clear IIITE.
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Hadies · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 05 May 2008 Karma :

Thanks all.
I was worried it was something engine related so headed home straight away but it didnt seem to 'smoke' when idling in the backyard. Maybe its already burnt off the paint.
I'll take it out for a short trip again tomorrow and get the exhaust hot and see if the problem continues. I'll keep you updated.
Cheers

Fortuna · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Oct 2004 Karma :

By the way, I smoke and I stink Sad

_sketch_ · Scooby Slapper Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Karma :

I used matt black heat paint (upto 400c) to paint a 200cc 2T expansion chamber and that smoked a bit - After about 1 hour it stopped and the exhaust is still looking good.
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Fadel · Trackday Trickster Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Karma :

I put a 4 branch on my car which was painted black, started car up and smoked like a cunt, took it round the block a few times came back and popped bonnet, no paint left lol Laughing

Hadies · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 05 May 2008 Karma :

Lol. Its not just me then.
I took it out again for a run and not as much smoke today. Paint must be nearly burnt off. Bloody stinks.
I noticed that there was some bubbling at the end closest to the engine which wasnt there before fitting. Probs where the hottest part is?
The bloke probably coated it with some Dulux decorative paint. Doesn't look very durable. lol. Thanks all.

carlperkins00... · Crazy Courier Joined: 16 Jun 2009 Karma :

id just take all the paint off with paint remover or sand paper. re-do it with the proper stuff.

Creepin Moses · Nova Slayer Joined: 17 May 2009 Karma :

If you have the bare metal downpipes hey are apparently coated with an oil based substance, But after first ride or two it burns off, you should give it a light sanding off to make sure its clean and smooth and give it a couple of coats of good HT Paint, keep the coats thin and even as if you put it on libraly it goes patchy and ugly.
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