Painting a cat-back exhaust?

[Dave M]

I've got an aluminized cat-back that's beginning to show some rust in spots. I'm planning on painting my calipers in a few weeks and was wondering if caliper or engine block paint would work on a cat-back. I can't think of any reason it wouldn't work as long as the paint is for high-heat applications like calipers or blocks, and I think it would give it a nice, unique look, but I wanted to make sure before I did something stupid.

Any one ever done this or seen it done with positive results?

[TraceZ]

Go for it. I had painted the catback on a old Iroc black at one point with no problems.

[Mike71]

u might just want to take a scotch brite pad or fine steel wool to it to get the grime off and give the paint a little grip so u get a nice finish

are u using rattle can paint?? if so just take ur time and u get it to look perfect..small coats is the key =)

[Joe 1320]

I have a 3" exhaust on my GN that is mild steel, but painted with the high temp flat black. It's been on the car for years and looks great. Just make sure it's really clean when you start.

[Dave M]

My other hobby requires me to use an airbrush, so proper painting technique won't be a problem And I'll be sure to clean the area well first. My main issue is this: Do I go to the trouble of removing the exhaust from the car, possibly having to deal with rusty, brittle bolts, or do I mask off the underside and paint what I can get to/see from underneath?

I think I'm gonna go with a gloss black, or a black/clear combo if I can find it in a high-temp version.

[Mike71]

id just straight go the tape carboard way and elave it up there..whatever u cant get u cant see anyways..and if someones climbs under ur car to check out ur exh then points out u missed a spot..promptly step on his member =) lol