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So I have the quad exhaust from RR on the way and I want to paint it. I'm trying to decide between Cerakote or powder coating. I know I need good heat resistance plus durability since it'll be exposed to the elements, and these do both.
My question is, should I only have the tips done or the whole muffler? And which do you think will hold up better over time? I would prefer a gloss look, but Cerakote doesn't do that. Plus I'm trying to decide on a color, I'm thinking blue, because I want to also paint the calipers USB and want them to at least closely match.
Suggestions besides these two options are also welcome.
I'd say have the muff and tips done in gloss black.
I actually like black tips in a lot of cases. Dinan has always had them.
I've probably asked it 4x now in other threads, does anyone know if RR offers single walled tips like above? Personal preference.
I'm thinking single walled tips are way too hot running so close to the bumper cut out. Its not like our exhaust/ muffler runs below the bumper like lots of other cars. Add in a rear diffuser like Tom's or Wald and the exhaust tips actually touch the carbon fiber.....
I'm thinking single walled tips are way too hot running so close to the bumper cut out. Its not like our exhaust/ muffler runs below the bumper like lots of other cars. Add in a rear diffuser like Tom's or Wald and the exhaust tips actually touch the carbon fiber.....
Digger08
You don't like the wonderful aroma of melting plastic ?
I've probably asked it 4x now in other threads, does anyone know if RR offers single walled tips like above? Personal preference.
Have you sent them a PM asking? RR Racing is a very small company, so I'm sure Rafi is a very busy person given they support several platforms, not just the IS-F/RC-F. I'm sure it's tough to keep up with every thread or post related to his products. Even if it takes awhile, he's always replied to my PMs.
I'm not really ready to buy which is why I hate to bother a busy shop like that with needless requests. Just hoping someone else inquired haha.
After seeing that Dinan pic, I think black single walled tips might look pretty good on the IS-F, especially with the lighter body colors like MM or SFP.
I know it's a preference but single wall looks mean to me. Stack em on top of each other and we are talking twin shotgun barrels out the back, oh my lol.
Oh and I forgot to check the muff temp last night but will on my way home from the gym since it's a 15 minute run on the freeway. I'll mob the back roads too just to make sure she's hot for worst case results.
Ok so I got the muffler and little stub tip measured at 128* F with a calibrated infrared temp gun from my work after about a 25 minute drive around the lake.
For one better. I can grab a TC from work and affix it to the muffler tip to check it real time too long as I can route the wiring into the car.
Either way, I am reasonably confident that rubbing of the top is worse than the actual heat off of one. Long as they are placed properly I don't think even 150* is a problem. Figure a cars paint that sits out in a parking lot in a Texas summer likely gets that hot no?
Ok so I got the muffler and little stub tip measured at 128* F with a calibrated infrared temp gun from my work after about a 25 minute drive around the lake.
For one better. I can grab a TC from work and affix it to the muffler tip to check it real time too long as I can route the wiring into the car.
Either way, I am reasonably confident that rubbing of the top is worse than the actual heat off of one. Long as they are placed properly I don't think even 150* is a problem. Figure a cars paint that sits out in a parking lot in a Texas summer likely gets that hot no?
Awesome, thanks for doing that! I'd imagine a car's paint gets pretty hot but not sure if it reaches that high. Definitely over 100 for sure
06-10-16, 11:11 AM
Painting Mufflers/tips
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