blacked out my exhaust

str8t six · April 13th, 2012, 12:27 PM

plasti dipped the chrome pieces on my exhaust. what do you think?

massacremasses · April 13th, 2012, 12:30 PM

wondering how its gonna be when it gets hot...

str8t six · April 13th, 2012, 12:32 PM

i was wondering that too. but i think it should hold up. i hope

massacremasses · April 13th, 2012, 12:36 PM

they get pretty hot so idk... but good luck

str8t six · April 13th, 2012, 12:38 PM

yeah if it doesnt hold up, ill just peel it off and use some flat black engine paint and repaint the muffler too.

Jiggles · April 13th, 2012, 12:39 PM

High temp paint is all thats needed

Oh I see, plasti dip... not a great idea hahahaha

realmess · April 13th, 2012, 12:41 PM

did the same thing to mine except i didn't plasti dip i used the rustolem spray paint that is supposed to be for high temperatures. in my case havnt had any problems

str8t six · April 13th, 2012, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

High temp paint is all thats needed

Oh I see, plasti dip... not a great idea hahahaha

i used it to see if i liked it all black and i do

but now i wanna see if it holds up lol

TnNinjaGirl · April 13th, 2012, 12:54 PM

Curious to see if it melts. Otherwise it looks really great!

diablos991 · April 13th, 2012, 12:56 PM

Can you smeeeeeeellllll what the ninja's cookin'?

massacremasses · April 13th, 2012, 01:45 PM

paint.

thats whats cookin...

diablos991 · April 13th, 2012, 01:57 PM

When it melts off, if you want to try again with high temp paint, I think it would look better to leave both tips chrome and just paint the inside section.

Jiggles · April 13th, 2012, 02:15 PM

Only thing that sucks is that not all of it will melt off

str8t six · April 13th, 2012, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablos991

Can you smeeeeeeellllll what the ninja's cookin'?

ill let you guys know how it holds up

str8t six · April 13th, 2012, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablos991

When it melts off, if you want to try again with high temp paint, I think it would look better to leave both tips chrome and just paint the inside section.

but thats how it looked before

ForceofWill · April 13th, 2012, 04:22 PM

Put the Area P back on.

Robinhood · April 13th, 2012, 07:03 PM

Plasti Dip? Bad idea! Use a hi-temp paint, like some header paint. Keep in mind, chrome is hard to paint, it will likely scrape off fairly easily.

CZroe · April 13th, 2012, 10:09 PM

I have Plasti-dip paint but I didn't consider it and bought the flat black hi-temp grill stuff.

ninja250r81 · April 13th, 2012, 10:41 PM

sand chrome
hi temp primer
exhaust paint

VHT Barrel Spray Paint Gloss Black (SP905) and Satin Black (SP906) is custom formulated to restore motorcycle engines to their original factory appearance. It is extremely resistant to oil, petrol and solvents, and is heat resistant to 550ºF (287ºC). It virtually stops rust and corrosion while resisting chipping, cracking and fading.

or

VHT FlameProof Coating will renew and extend the life of any surface exposed to extremely high temperatures. This unique coating is a matte finish, ceramic base silicone widely used by the automotive industry on exhaust systems and the aerospace industry for jet engines, re-entry vehicles, the Stealth fighter, B-2 bomber and other high temperature applications.

VHT FlameProof Coating will withstand temperatures up to 1500ºF (815ºC) and is ideal for use on boilers, hot water pipes, exhaust systems, franklin stoves, heaters, barbecues, furnaces or wherever an extreme temperature coating is needed (* indicates colours that may fade at 1200ºF/648ºC). VHT Flameproof Coating only attains its unique properties after correct curing (refer to the instructions on the can).

Colours available: Flat White (SP101), Flat Black (SP102), Flat Grey (SP104), Flat Silver (SP106), *Flat Yellow (SP108), *Flat Red (SP109), *Flat Blue (SP110), *Flat Orange (SP114), Clear (SP115), Flat Aluminium (SP117), White Primer (SP118)

squaregamer476 · April 21st, 2012, 01:16 PM

couldve kept the tip part chrome. It would look like the current models. I did that recently with high heat paint. Kept the tip area chrome.

DailyRidden250R · April 22nd, 2012, 11:00 PM

You like that plasti-dip stuff, don't you?

So what happened to it? Did it melt yet?

str8t six · April 30th, 2012, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DailyRidden250R

You like that plasti-dip stuff, don't you?

So what happened to it? Did it melt yet?

haha! yeah i do! ive even coated the wheels on my truck with it! lol

i went for a ride yesterday for several hours and it has held up just fine. no peeling or flaking that ive noticed.

joshuajcrouch · April 30th, 2012, 09:18 PM

Love the look. Going to paint mine flat black this weekend.

massacremasses · May 1st, 2012, 09:25 AM

do it with hitemp paint....

str8t six · May 1st, 2012, 08:24 PM

I would but this seems to work just fine for now.

DailyRidden250R · May 2nd, 2012, 06:44 PM

If it works, it works! Glad that it is working out for you. Please do follow up long term!

massacremasses · May 3rd, 2012, 08:10 AM

sorry I was responding to the guy who wanted to do it... whats done is already done.

joshuajcrouch · May 3rd, 2012, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

sorry I was responding to the guy who wanted to do it... whats done is already done.

Yeah thanks Justin. I have been reading up on paints to use. Supposedly VHT has a an exhaust paint that is good up to 2,000 degrees. Now I just need to call around to see if I can find it...

massacremasses · May 3rd, 2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshuajcrouch

Yeah thanks Justin. I have been reading up on paints to use. Supposedly VHT has a an exhaust paint that is good up to 2,000 degrees. Now I just need to call around to see if I can find it...

whoa thats pretty hot, idk if that is necessary, but that stuff they have for grills and stuff would work Im sure. I would imagine it wouldn't get hotter then a grill. lol

abp1tsx · May 4th, 2012, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

whoa thats pretty hot, idk if that is necessary, but that stuff they have for grills and stuff would work Im sure. I would imagine it wouldn't get hotter then a grill. lol

Yep, works great. No need to prime. Just scrub the exhuast with some fine sandpaper, wipe down with some degreasing soap, and spray away. Gives a nice matte black finish and i can actually touch it after a ride without getting immediatly burned. Its good up to 1500 degrees, fairly durable, and is readily available anywhere.

sLick415 · January 18th, 2013, 02:58 PM

Sorry for bringing this back. But how's the plasti dip? Has it been holding up after all these months?

Adrastos · January 26th, 2013, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sLick415

Sorry for bringing this back. But how's the plasti dip? Has it been holding up after all these months?

Plasti Dip is good up to 312°F. I have seen people plasti dipping their car exhaust tips and so far its held up well for 6 months... never really heard of a melting story.

tubarney · January 30th, 2013, 05:12 AM

For the muffler. High temp paint to 500F is recommended. For the headers 1200F is recommended.

MistahT · January 30th, 2013, 06:02 AM

To the last two posts.... Plasti-Dipping exhaust tips is probably alright because tips don't get as hot as the rest of the pipe, so that's probably why his muffler is ok. If you try to dip exhaust pipes or headers, you'd probably be in trouble.

Glad to see it's worked out! I've still got a bunch of dip sitting around and I don't like the polished mufflers on the pregen. I might dip and see if it holds up. If it doesn't, maybe time for a new exhaust

Win-win

sLick415 · January 30th, 2013, 04:32 PM

Let us know how it holds up!

rojoracing53 · January 31st, 2013, 09:28 AM

I had the Leo stainless steel full system and it just stood out to much so I did this.

This is flat black powder coat with the $60 HF system. I have a much nicer pro level gun be shipped next week and when it arrives I'll be re-coating the can a slightly glossier flat, the stainless mounting strap as well as the two riveted straps that hold the can together will be a semi gloss gunmetal, and I debating on wether to leave the rivets black or orange to match my rotors.

Powder coat on the header has about 700 miles and shows zero change in color

massacremasses · February 6th, 2013, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

I had the Leo stainless steel full system and it just stood out to much so I did this.

This is flat black powder coat with the $60 HF system. I have a much nicer pro level gun be shipped next week and when it arrives I'll be re-coating the can a slightly glossier flat, the stainless mounting strap as well as the two riveted straps that hold the can together will be a semi gloss gunmetal, and I debating on wether to leave the rivets black or orange to match my rotors.

Powder coat on the header has about 700 miles and shows zero change in color

wuuut? do you not ride for long periods of time? Most powder cures at about 400 degrees. 400 or ever is like rebaking it everytime. I would imagine the header gets hotter than that. If its black maybe thats why the color hasnt changed but I wonder if the properties of it changed. If over baked it will get brittle....

rojoracing53 · February 6th, 2013, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

wuuut? do you not ride for long periods of time? Most powder cures at about 400 degrees. 400 or ever is like rebaking it everytime. I would imagine the header gets hotter than that. If its black maybe thats why the color hasnt changed but I wonder if the properties of it changed. If over baked it will get brittle....

To the best of my knowledge these little 250 motors don't put out as much heat as say an R-1 so the exhaust runs cooler. My commute is only 30mins but I have at least 1000mile since I coated it and during that time I did two 250 mile canyon rides. I know the headers where they connect to the engine get hotter then the rest of the pipe so its most likely to change first if at all. I just got in a high temp powder designed to withstand 1000degs and cures at 450, this is what I'll be using on the headers.

The can dosent get nearly as hot as the headers so normal temp powder should work just fine.

Also some paints even though they cure at a set temperature will be able to withstand twice as much after they cool and completly cure. The heat acts as an activator to combine the chemicals that when combined can take the heat.

massacremasses · February 6th, 2013, 08:39 AM

Yeah I know the can you can do with a normal coating.

but ok using a high temp powder I imagine would work. Ive never used that before. I should look into getting some I guess. I am only allowed to get good stuff if I use our 5k powder coating machine.. lol

psych0hans · February 6th, 2013, 09:04 AM

I powder coated my entire exhaust black, including headers and midpipe... Will post a review once I put it to some use...

April 13th, 2012, 12:27 PM	#1
str8t six never enough Name: josh Location: michigan Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 ninja 250R Posts: 277	blacked out my exhaust plasti dipped the chrome pieces on my exhaust. what do you think? __________________________________________________ custom graphics, zero gravity DB

April 13th, 2012, 12:30 PM	#2
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	wondering how its gonna be when it gets hot... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

April 13th, 2012, 12:32 PM	#3
str8t six never enough Name: josh Location: michigan Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 ninja 250R Posts: 277	i was wondering that too. but i think it should hold up. i hope __________________________________________________ custom graphics, zero gravity DB

April 13th, 2012, 12:36 PM	#4
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	they get pretty hot so idk... but good luck __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

April 13th, 2012, 12:38 PM	#5
str8t six never enough Name: josh Location: michigan Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 ninja 250R Posts: 277	yeah if it doesnt hold up, ill just peel it off and use some flat black engine paint and repaint the muffler too. __________________________________________________ custom graphics, zero gravity DB

April 13th, 2012, 12:39 PM	#6
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	High temp paint is all thats needed Oh I see, plasti dip... not a great idea hahahaha __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 13th, 2012, 12:41 PM	#7
realmess ninjette.org member Name: MIKE Location: los angeles Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 ninja 250r Posts: 36	did the same thing to mine except i didn't plasti dip i used the rustolem spray paint that is supposed to be for high temperatures. in my case havnt had any problems

April 13th, 2012, 12:54 PM	#9
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Curious to see if it melts. Otherwise it looks really great!

April 13th, 2012, 12:56 PM	#10
diablos991 ninjette.org member Name: Shawn Location: Clearfield, UT Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 134	Can you smeeeeeeellllll what the ninja's cookin'?

April 13th, 2012, 01:45 PM	#11
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	paint. thats whats cookin... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

April 13th, 2012, 01:57 PM	#12
diablos991 ninjette.org member Name: Shawn Location: Clearfield, UT Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 134	When it melts off, if you want to try again with high temp paint, I think it would look better to leave both tips chrome and just paint the inside section.

April 13th, 2012, 02:15 PM	#13
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Only thing that sucks is that not all of it will melt off __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 13th, 2012, 04:22 PM	#16
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	Put the Area P back on.

April 13th, 2012, 07:03 PM	#17
Robinhood ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: San Diego Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 232	Plasti Dip? Bad idea! Use a hi-temp paint, like some header paint. Keep in mind, chrome is hard to paint, it will likely scrape off fairly easily.

April 13th, 2012, 10:09 PM	#18
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I have Plasti-dip paint but I didn't consider it and bought the flat black hi-temp grill stuff.

April 13th, 2012, 10:41 PM	#19
ninja250r81 ninjette.org guru Name: scott Location: australia Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r se Posts: 435	sand chrome hi temp primer exhaust paint VHT Barrel Spray Paint Gloss Black (SP905) and Satin Black (SP906) is custom formulated to restore motorcycle engines to their original factory appearance. It is extremely resistant to oil, petrol and solvents, and is heat resistant to 550ºF (287ºC). It virtually stops rust and corrosion while resisting chipping, cracking and fading. or VHT FlameProof Coating will renew and extend the life of any surface exposed to extremely high temperatures. This unique coating is a matte finish, ceramic base silicone widely used by the automotive industry on exhaust systems and the aerospace industry for jet engines, re-entry vehicles, the Stealth fighter, B-2 bomber and other high temperature applications. VHT FlameProof Coating will withstand temperatures up to 1500ºF (815ºC) and is ideal for use on boilers, hot water pipes, exhaust systems, franklin stoves, heaters, barbecues, furnaces or wherever an extreme temperature coating is needed (* indicates colours that may fade at 1200ºF/648ºC). VHT Flameproof Coating only attains its unique properties after correct curing (refer to the instructions on the can). Colours available: Flat White (SP101), Flat Black (SP102), Flat Grey (SP104), Flat Silver (SP106), Flat Yellow (SP108), Flat Red (SP109), Flat Blue (SP110), Flat Orange (SP114), Clear (SP115), Flat Aluminium (SP117), White Primer (SP118)

April 21st, 2012, 01:16 PM	#20
squaregamer476 learning stages Name: M Location: ummmm Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): black 09 kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 284	couldve kept the tip part chrome. It would look like the current models. I did that recently with high heat paint. Kept the tip area chrome.

April 22nd, 2012, 11:00 PM	#21
DailyRidden250R ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Philly Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R No longer. '06 Mini Posts: 116 Blog Entries: 1	You like that plasti-dip stuff, don't you? So what happened to it? Did it melt yet?

April 30th, 2012, 09:18 PM	#23
joshuajcrouch ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: Eugene, OR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 142	Love the look. Going to paint mine flat black this weekend.

May 1st, 2012, 09:25 AM	#24
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	do it with hitemp paint.... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

May 1st, 2012, 08:24 PM	#25
str8t six never enough Name: josh Location: michigan Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 ninja 250R Posts: 277	I would but this seems to work just fine for now. __________________________________________________ custom graphics, zero gravity DB

May 2nd, 2012, 06:44 PM	#26
DailyRidden250R ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Philly Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R No longer. '06 Mini Posts: 116 Blog Entries: 1	If it works, it works! Glad that it is working out for you. Please do follow up long term!

May 3rd, 2012, 08:10 AM	#27
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	sorry I was responding to the guy who wanted to do it... whats done is already done. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 18th, 2013, 02:58 PM	#31
sLick415 ninjette.org guru Name: Danny Location: San Francisco, CA Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 263	Sorry for bringing this back. But how's the plasti dip? Has it been holding up after all these months?

January 30th, 2013, 05:12 AM	#33
tubarney ninjette.org sage Name: Brad Location: Sydney Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2010 SE Posts: 573	For the muffler. High temp paint to 500F is recommended. For the headers 1200F is recommended.

January 30th, 2013, 06:02 AM	#34
MistahT ninjette.org member Name: Matthew Location: Maryland Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 FZ6R, 2006 Ninja 250, 1977 Suzuki GS550 Posts: 186	To the last two posts.... Plasti-Dipping exhaust tips is probably alright because tips don't get as hot as the rest of the pipe, so that's probably why his muffler is ok. If you try to dip exhaust pipes or headers, you'd probably be in trouble. Glad to see it's worked out! I've still got a bunch of dip sitting around and I don't like the polished mufflers on the pregen. I might dip and see if it holds up. If it doesn't, maybe time for a new exhaust Win-win __________________________________________________ 2012 Yamaha FZ6R (mine) 2004 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (wife) 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Street Fighter project

January 30th, 2013, 04:32 PM	#35
sLick415 ninjette.org guru Name: Danny Location: San Francisco, CA Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 263	Let us know how it holds up!

January 31st, 2013, 09:28 AM	#36
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	I had the Leo stainless steel full system and it just stood out to much so I did this. This is flat black powder coat with the $60 HF system. I have a much nicer pro level gun be shipped next week and when it arrives I'll be re-coating the can a slightly glossier flat, the stainless mounting strap as well as the two riveted straps that hold the can together will be a semi gloss gunmetal, and I debating on wether to leave the rivets black or orange to match my rotors. Powder coat on the header has about 700 miles and shows zero change in color Last futzed with by rojoracing53; January 31st, 2013 at 05:37 PM.

February 6th, 2013, 08:39 AM	#39
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	Yeah I know the can you can do with a normal coating. but ok using a high temp powder I imagine would work. Ive never used that before. I should look into getting some I guess. I am only allowed to get good stuff if I use our 5k powder coating machine.. lol __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

February 6th, 2013, 09:04 AM	#40
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	I powder coated my entire exhaust black, including headers and midpipe... Will post a review once I put it to some use... __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

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