tentative (and probably numpty-esque) enquiry re sprucing up zorst

[ronnie69]

Only one way to find out and I'm (getting more and more) used to ridicule , so:

the tail pipe on my '92 VFR 750 FL is a bit rusty and tatty looking. It works and sounds fine, it just doesn't look great. I don't need or want a noisy go faster pipe. I thought I'd got an OE replacement on fleabay but it's for the wrong model (seller wasn't sure and I took a gamble - win some, lose some).

Was also sprucing up the crash bars on my 03 1150 GS at the weekend and it occurred to me that I MAY be able to just spray the main body of the aforementioned zorst with left over silver smooth hammerite and appearance problems may be solved.

However, I am aware that paint is flammable and zorsts get hot (I is a genius maybe? )

Is I a mentallist for even contemplating painting one ?

If yes, is heat resistant paint for putting on zorsts available and if that's also yes, how much is it price wise ?

The knowledge base and willingness to help on here is tremendous (crawl, scrape), so I look forward to helpful hints or flabbergasted ridicule (be gentle)

 

[ronnie69]

zorst question

bumpety bump

 

[ronnie69]

boo hoo

no-one ?
thought there may have been some p**s taking if nowt else ................

 

[Ogmios]

o.k.
as no other bugger has - yer stuck with my advice!

from your post, i presume its a steel silencer you want to paint?

if so it should be easy enough to get a suitable paint (or primer and top coat) in a local car accessory shop.
preparation is most important.
as is attention to detiail .

basically get it as clean as possible - grease free and well 'keyed' surface.
this will most likely involve about twice as much sanding - by whatever means - as you had planned at the outset

then do exactly what it says on the tin(s)!

it is a straightforward job

and if it's as you describe - worst case scenario is
if you feck it up you can do it again

personally, i've no experience trying Hammerite that way- i suspect it wouldn't work, then you would definitely have to do it again.
... though i'd try it on an inconspicuous place first!

others may be around to recommend specific brands.

Good Luck

 

[MikeP]

The Hammerite will do the job, it's an enamel paint and is heat resistant (it will work fine on engines too, ask BMW).

 

[ronnie69]

o.k.
as no other bugger has - yer stuck with my advice!

from your post, i presume its a steel silencer you want to paint?

if so it should be easy enough to get a suitable paint (or primer and top coat) in a local car accessory shop.
preparation is most important.
as is attention to detiail .

basically get it as clean as possible - grease free and well 'keyed' surface.
this will most likely involve about twice as much sanding - by whatever means - as you had planned at the outset

then do exactly what it says on the tin(s)!

it is a straightforward job

and if it's as you describe - worst case scenario is
if you feck it up you can do it again

personally, i've no experience trying Hammerite that way- i suspect it wouldn't work, then you would definitely have to do it again.
... though i'd try it on an inconspicuous place first!

others may be around to recommend specific brands.

Good Luck

The Hammerite will do the job, it's an enamel paint and is heat resistant (it will work fine on engines too, ask BMW).

sweet - thanks for responding, duderinos. Yes, it's a steel pipe - the original I suspect. It's all the 'Ps', then ? - Prior Preparation Prevents P*ss Poor Performance............

Now I've read your replies, it should've been obvious - I'm sure I've read about peeps hammeriting flaky (thanks BMW ) engine blocks in the past, so should've realised it was heat resistant. Now, where's the sandpaper ......

 

[Ogmios]

The Hammerite will do the job, it's an enamel paint and is heat resistant (it will work fine on engines too, ask BMW).

glad i replied now - coz i didn't know that.
seen it used on radiators and such / but didn't think it'd cope with a zorst.

edit;
just thought... my Guzzis rusted header pipes..... Hmmmm.... !
Ta.