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exhaust paint

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by bensalf, Mar 21, 2026 at 4:36 PM.

  1. bensalf

    bensalf Well-Known Member

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    hi all,
    i'm about to spray up my exhaust after having it repair welded, the exhaust is an aftermarket Motad -Neta
    which has Gloss black paint, but i cant find any high temperature Gloss spray paint, i'm in uk, so if anyone knows a place where it is available, that is easily obtained in uk, i would very much appreciate it ,nearest i can find is satin black, i'm spraying the whole exhaust including the headers. :(
     
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    FJ111200, Mar 22, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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    Dave in Ireland Well-Known Member

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    Never found any exhaust paint worth a damn.
    Even the best of them only survives so long.
    Factory black chroming lasts well, but never found a method of doing that at home.
     
    Dave in Ireland, Mar 22, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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    Some sanding and wire brushing will prep the surface. Two very light coats and leave it.. heavy coats will eventually flake off.
     
    Rayzerman, Mar 22, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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    bensalf Well-Known Member

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    hi guys, sorry for not replying sooner , ive not been at home,
    Rust-o-leum is not so easilly obtainable in uk, but i found this at Halfords of all places.
    tried it out today with first coat
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    seems to be good results for first coat, but its only rated to 300 degrees C, so will have to see how it bares up heat
    thanks for your replies and sudgestions
     
    bensalf, Mar 25, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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    Simmy Well-Known Member

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    It does look good. Keep us updated once you ride it a bit, I'm curious.
    The OEM pipes are double wall so it might stand up.
     
    Simmy, Mar 25, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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    I went with the VHT 1200F but it didn't hold up well, issue here is it needs to be "set" at high temp for a period of time.
     
    Brhatweed, Mar 26, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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    they are not OEM though, its a Motad- Neta aftermarket one, just single walled
     
    bensalf, Mar 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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