The right paint for my exhaust?

[Hazylogic]

Well I've nearly prepped the exhaust for my xr125 and I've already bought Halford's VHT paint. It says it withstands heat upto 500 degrees celsius.

Will this be okay for my xr?

[Creepin Moses]

I have heard people saying before that some barbq paint works too, I have never tried it myself so I can't tell you yes or no.
The halfords stuff I have never used but if it's vht paint it should be.
Now, once you spray your exhaust run the engine for a couple of mins,or until pipe is warm but you can still touch it. This will let the first coat cure, I would do 2 coats. D the same thing with the second coat ( If the pipe gets too hot too quickly you will burn the paint and ruin it and have to start again). Run the engine for a min or two, then let it cool, then run engine to get warmer this time then turn off. then run again, go for a slow ride (low revs) let the heat build gradualy then park up and let it cool and cure properly. That should work for you. But spray thin coats. I did a Tzr125 pipe black that way turned out great. But keep an eye on it vht paint doesn't last for ever, it may start to peel after a while of mixed weathers.
Davey.
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[carlperkins00...]

yeah should be fine. i painted my dads cb500s exhaust and downpipes with high temp paint.
the only problem is that it leaves a dull finish.
to solve this i sprayed some regular laquer over the exhaust and its still fine.
your not meant to spray laquer on the exhaust but it worked fine for me.
when youve finished painting and its dry enough to put back on...
start the bike up and leave it on for 10-15 mins to cook the paint.

[Louise]

I have used BBQ paint from wilkinsons and worked a treat

[hmmmnz]

it doesnt matter what you use in reguard to hi temp pain, its all in the preperation, get a wire brush attachment for your drill/grinder,
and clean all the old paint and dirt and rust off it,
then do lots of thin coats, not 1 or 2 heavy coats,
have fun.
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[tone]

The only thing ive found that stays on for any length of time s PJ1 exhaust paint
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[Creepin Moses]

Hey you can get high temp lacquer too.
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