blackout paint

[Robert S.]

Anyone have a suggestion on blackout paint to use on mufflers for the best factory look? and what to use in the wheelwells to generally clean up without removing undercoat??

[Michael G.]

Re: blackout paint

Robert,

I'm sure others will chim in on this but I use a high heat flat black, something like you would spray your outdoor charcoaler. Have used this process on the last 3 exhaust systems.

Any good quality low gloss black paint will work in the wheels welds.

[Paul J.]

Re: blackout paint

Robert:

I've always used Krylon semi-flat black (#1613), but this is now harder to get and the new formulation on the retail store shelves is different. Supposedly this paint (or a similar formulation) is still available as Krylon Primer #K01613. When I run out of 1613, I'll be using SEMS #39143.

There has been a lot of discussion on this, try this link to the archives: https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...=SEMS&uid=9355

Paul

[Michael G.]

Re: blackout paint

Paul/Robert,

I've used the newer version of the 1613, new item #51613 (if I recall correctly) however finish is satin black as comparted to 1613 being semi-flat black. As far as the Sems #39143 Trim Black(?) matches the color hue of 1613 but question it's durability.

That being said was able to purchase less than a month ago (original) Krylon 1613 at Graingers which is a commerical sales company offering many industrial items. One can go onto their web site : http://www.grainger.com drill down through their listing of products and find 1613 offered, cloest location to you or can be ordered and shipped.

[Paul J.]

Re: blackout paint

Paul/Robert,

I've used the newer version of the 1613, new item #51613 (if I recall correctly) however finish is satin black as comparted to 1613 being semi-flat black. As far as the Sems #39143 Trim Black(?) matches the color hue of 1613 but question it's durability.

That being said was able to purchase less than a month ago (original) Krylon 1613 at Graingers which is a commerical sales company offering many industrial items. One can go onto their web site : http://www.grainger.com drill down through their listing of products and find 1613 offered, cloest location to you or can be ordered and shipped.

Mike:

Thanks for the reminder about Graingers. I forgot about them, although I think it was mentioned in the thread that I gave.

I've never had a problem on the mufflers with 1613. The temps just are'nt high enough to burn it off.

Paul