Anyone painted/obscured the M2C exhaust muffler ?

CosmosMpower · 01-18-2019, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwm2nyc

This has been discussed for weeks ad nauseam.

Either paint it black or get a new exhaust. Case closed.

Did you even read the post?

Sideshow · 01-18-2019, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwm2nyc

This has been discussed for weeks ad nauseam.

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Did you even read the post?

Did you?

DanG · 01-18-2019, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwm2nyc

This has been discussed for weeks ad nauseam.

Either paint it black or get a new exhaust. Case closed.

His pictures show it black from the factory.

BAN_M2C · 01-18-2019, 08:19 PM

lol nobody read shit

Congrats on the Car! And have fun in Europe. I had a blast during European Delivery!

palum6o · 01-18-2019, 09:31 PM

Someone needs to paint theirs pink with black stubby hairs.

Sideshow · 01-18-2019, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by palum6o

Someone needs to paint theirs pink with black stubby hairs.

No one wants that...in any capacity

nidfix · 01-19-2019, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

That's the best looking SO M2C! Oh wait that's mine lmao

To be honest, at most angles the muffler isn't an issue. Directly behind, it's too big. As soon as it warms up, I will paint mine. One can of paint and it disappears.

I did it on mine and it is much better.
The only issue, is that with current winter weather, pretty quickly after you cleaned the car, it is getting white with the sand, dirt, thus quite visible again

M2COMP · 01-19-2019, 08:41 AM

Do you have to take the muffler off or just can get it up on the ramp and paint

///M Houbi · 01-19-2019, 08:59 AM

it's amazing how much of a difference a little black paint can make...

The muffler has been sanded, a primer has been put on and then matte black (satin) heat resistant paint has been applied. Very happy with the result!

To early yet to report any issues with it, but will do so should there be any in the future.

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devo · 01-19-2019, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Houbi

it's amazing how much of a difference a little black paint can make...

The muffler has been sanded, a primer has been put on and then matte black (satin) heat resistant paint has been applied. Very happy with the result!

To early yet to report any issues with it, but will do so should there be any in the future.

Looks fantastic.

It looks as though you removed the muffler for prior to painting?

Are the exhaust tips easy to remove?

///M Houbi · 01-19-2019, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by devo

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Originally Posted by ///M Houbi

it's amazing how much of a difference a little black paint can make...

The muffler has been sanded, a primer has been put on and then matte black (satin) heat resistant paint has been applied. Very happy with the result!

To early yet to report any issues with it, but will do so should there be any in the future.

Looks fantastic.

It looks as though you removed the muffler for prior to painting?

Are the exhaust tips easy to remove?

The entire work has been done with the car on the lift but nothing removed at all.

You can just put some plastic gloves over the tips for example, no need to remove them or the muffler for that.

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devo · 01-19-2019, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Houbi

The entire work has been done with the car on the lift but nothing removed at all.

You can just put some plastic gloves over the tips for example, no need to remove them for that.

The plastic glove idea is perfect. I bought VHT High Temp header paint. I think I'll pick up their High Temp Primer as well. I also ordered some Red Scotch Brite Pads for prep. Once scuffed, I'll clean with the previously recommended 50/50 ISO/water soliton and go at it with VHT's recommended process; while on the car.

Reminds me of when I painted the black aftermarket header pipes (Kerker and Bassani exhausts) on my Kawasaki Z1-R and Suzuki 1100s (had three of those; one at a time) decades ago. Used VHT paint even back then...

///M Houbi · 01-19-2019, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by M2COMP

Do you have to take the muffler off or just can get it up on the ramp and paint

This has been done with the car on a lift, didn't remove the muffler or the tips.

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M2COMP · 01-19-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Houbi

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Originally Posted by M2COMP

Do you have to take the muffler off or just can get it up on the ramp and paint

This has been done with the car on a lift, didn't remove the muffler or the tips.

Thanks, how long did it take?

///M Houbi · 01-19-2019, 10:33 AM

Brought the car in one morning and had it back the next. Most of the time was for the paint to properly dry.

atc5 · 01-19-2019, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by devo

Reminds me of when I painted the black aftermarket header pipes (Kerker and Bassani exhausts) on my Kawasaki Z1-R and Suzuki 1100s (had three of those; one at a time) decades ago. Used VHT paint even back then...

Yep - hot rodders have been using high temp VHT black paint forever - we need not question those that came before us.

This is the right solution and if you ever scratch the paint somehow, a quick spray and you're good.

808elise · 01-19-2019, 11:26 AM

How many cans for the whole exhaust? For those using VHT, did you prime first?

LGWGN · 01-19-2019, 12:10 PM

Any advantage to VHT over Rust-Oleum?

M-Pilot · 01-19-2019, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 808elise

How many cans for the whole exhaust? For those using VHT, did you prime first?

I cleaned the muffler with brake cleaner before painting that's all. One can is more than enough.

devo · 01-19-2019, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LGWGN

Any advantage to VHT over Rust-Oleum?

I'm going with VHT High Heat, however, Rust-Oleum High Heat BBQ paint has some great reviews.

evolved///M · 01-21-2019, 12:58 PM

Did mine this past Saturday. Used VHT matte black; prepped with a red scuff pad and wiped down with alcohol. I mostly followed the spray instructions and did 2 light coats followed by 1 medium wet coat waiting 10 minutes in between. The vinyl gloves over the exhaust tips was a great idea. Removed it from the car and paired it with the AA midpipe while I was at it.

Inuyasha · 01-21-2019, 01:54 PM

Has anyone painted the muffler while not on a lift or jack? Can it be painted if the car is on the ground without too much issue?

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