I really like the "all-business" look of some of the original CSX cars that have the black exhaust. Has anyone here done it? If so, how is it achieved? I'm thinking it might be as simple as high-temp flat black rattle can paint.
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I really like the "all-business" look of some of the original CSX cars that have the black exhaust. Has anyone here done it? If so, how is it achieved? I'm thinking it might be as simple as high-temp flat black rattle can paint.
Alan
"Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."
- Pete Townshend
You can have them ceramic coated black. It will last longer than paint but cost more also.
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High temp black paint. Fairly simple.
FFR #8833 289 FIA 3-link
1965 289, TKO600 from Forte's Parts Connection
Body and Paint by Mike's Auto Restoration
Picked up 3/5/2016, First start 4/22/2017, MA legal 7/11/2018
Build Thread http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...FIA-build-8833
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I'm with you .. I love the look of the black pipes too.
High Temp Rattle Can Header Paint. After a few hundred miles to "cook" the paint. I took a light scotch-bright pad to them, and gently "buffed" them. Yeah.. I know... Buffed with a scotch bright? But, took the "sheen" off a bit more, and cleaned up the look of the pipes. I'm quite pleased with how they came out. Even better.. I had a few scratches from road debris and what not. Trivial to touch up. Put some paper behind the pipes, and lay down a new coat. Then, once more with the scotch bright.
2016 MK4 | '99 Explorer 5.0 | E303&600cfm carb | T5z + 3.55 | 3-link | SN95 | PB/PS | FR500 17" 315&275 |
Alan,
I have tried "high temp powder coating" and BBQ paint. The powder coating didn't stay, it blistered and started to peel. I've heard there is other powder coatings that are good for higher temps but the guy here in San Diego doesn't have those. So I used Rust-oleum Ultra BBQ paint which has a semi-gloss finish. I have about 6,000 miles on the car and they look as good as the day I painted them. It was an easy job and cost effective.
John
I’ve got rattle can matte black bbq paint, looks good, few spots it didn’t stick well to the welds and I have some light rust where it chipped. I plant to just clean and paint over with the on the car, well masked.
I vote for Rustoleum High Heat Black.
https://www.breezeautomotive.com/sho...tive-show-car/
De-burr, break sharp edges with a file, sand and de-grease the pipes before painting and it will look great and last quite a while.
Last edited by Mark Reynolds; 07-23-2018 at 12:36 PM.
www.breezeautomotive.com 2005 FFR Mk3 Roadster, 302/340hp, MassFlo EFI, Breeze Pulleys, T5, Aluminum Flywheel, 3-link rear with Torsen Diff and 3.27:1 gears, Power Steering, Breeze Front Sway Bar, SN-95 Spindles with outboard SAI Mod, Breeze Battery Mount, QA1 Externally Adjustable Shocks, Quick Release Steering Wheel, Vintage Race seats, GM Arctic White, Sky Blue Scoop, Hidden Hinges, Billet Aluminum Side-view Mirrors, 2,183lbs wet. 1967 Mustang Fastback, Dark Moss Green, black interior, '67 14" styled steel wheels, 2000 Explorer 302 w 5.0 Cam, Quickfuel 450 CFM, 289 Hi-Po Dual exhaust, C4, lowering springs w Shelby drop.
I do the same thing as skidd does, it works. Tried it one day for the heck of it and was quite surprised.
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I went with something different. Cerakote matte black. Cheaper than ceramic and will hold up under 1500 degrees I’m told.
Both pipes done for $250.00. Best quote for ceramic in So. Cal I could find was $750.
MK4 delivered 2/24/2017. Complete kit #9023,IRS, Power Steering, Leather, heater, 17" wheels, sway bar ft & rr, tremec 600 and Gordon Levy Racing SBF 427. First start and go kart 8/19/2017. Graduated 1/15/2018
MK4 #9230 complete kit delivered 1/27/2018. IRS, PS, leather, Tremic 600, SBF 427. Graduation 10/15/2018
MK3 #5253 donor bought unfinished. SBF 331, T5 Trans.
I originally went with black high tempt BBQ paint and it held up well for a couple of months street driving but the heat from a few 20 minute track sessions caused it to crumble off of the 4 pipes ahead of the mufflers. Afterwards I had them done in matte black ceramic (about $250 as I recall, but that was almost 10 years ago).
Cheers,
Jeff
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Last edited by GoDadGo; 07-19-2018 at 11:34 AM.
I paid $100 per pipe to ceramic coat them. It’s spectacular. I rattle canned a motorcycle exhaust and it browned over time. It’s worth it IMO to have it coated.
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MK4 #10008 - Ordered 10/06/20, Delivered 03/03/21, First Start 7/22/21, First Go Kart 7/24/21
Paint by Metal Morphous 5/14/22, Legally registered 6/8/22, Graduated 7/20/22
Build Thread https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...been-delivered
Complete Kit, Ford 306, Sniper/Dual Sync, T5, Hydraulic clutch
$219 for both pipes ceramic coated in KC.
MK IV Base Kit #9370 w/ FFR Lower Control Arms, donor 1996 Cobra 4.6 L DOHC; stage 2 Comp Cams, Manley forged Pistons & Rods, IMRC Delete Plates, T-45 transmission HD extra build w/ single disconnect reverse mod, 3-link w/ Koni Coil Overs 3:73 rear end. Painted and re-assembled Jan 2022.
Blitzboy, how was your car completed before you received it?
MK IV Base Kit #9370 w/ FFR Lower Control Arms, donor 1996 Cobra 4.6 L DOHC; stage 2 Comp Cams, Manley forged Pistons & Rods, IMRC Delete Plates, T-45 transmission HD extra build w/ single disconnect reverse mod, 3-link w/ Koni Coil Overs 3:73 rear end. Painted and re-assembled Jan 2022.
MK4 #10008 - Ordered 10/06/20, Delivered 03/03/21, First Start 7/22/21, First Go Kart 7/24/21
Paint by Metal Morphous 5/14/22, Legally registered 6/8/22, Graduated 7/20/22
Build Thread https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...been-delivered
Complete Kit, Ford 306, Sniper/Dual Sync, T5, Hydraulic clutch
That's easy BRG
OOOPs, I was close, but no cigar
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Mrk III, 331 stroker, Borla stack injection, T5, 3:55 IRS, Power steering and brakes. Kleiner body & paint
HA! i assumed as much, but I'll show my lack of knowledge - if I go to a bodyshop and say British Racing Green, is there a set paint code? Mica? Love the color for it's classic looks, but would like some metallic flake in there. I didn't know if the original BRG was a metallic color or not....
OEM 1965 color for a Mustang - Ivy Green. This version is a base/clear using PPG Envirobase, which is a waterbased paint.
Sidepipes are stainless that was etched and then ceramic coated satin black.
Here are a few additional shots of the color in different outdoor lighting -
Later,
Chris
"There are no more monsters to fear, and so, we have to build our own."
Mk3.1 #7074
And, here's a link to my bodywork thread.... more details and pics on the paint on the last page.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...odywork+thread
Later,
Chris
"There are no more monsters to fear, and so, we have to build our own."
Mk3.1 #7074
Also, the PPG number for the Ivy Green mix is 43408.
Later,
Chris
"There are no more monsters to fear, and so, we have to build our own."
Mk3.1 #7074
MkIV Roadster build: Gen 2 Coyote, IRS, TKO600. Ordered 10/24/18. Delivered 1/29/19. Engine installed 8/8/21. First start 9/12/21. First go-kart 9/17/21. Off to paint 4/11/22. Back from paint 12/30/22. Build thread here.