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dmak4 · 06-04-2013, 06:54 PM

I tried to search this, but no results.
Also didn't know if this is the right place to post it, but saw a couple threads talking about exhausts here.

So I was helping my friend change her tires and I saw that there was a bit of rust building up on her exhaust. I thought it couldn't be that hard to fix so I said I'd help her out. Anyways, I just wanted to ask what are my options on fixing this.

Should I just remove the piping, replace the gasket, sand the rust off the actual pipes and use ceramic heat resistant paint? Or is there an alternative way where I don't have to paint it and change the color from it's "steel" color to black? (I can't think of any, unfortunately).

On the side note: I've heard that putting on exhausts, especially dual pipes by yourself without someone helping align them when you bolt them back on they usually end up crooked/uneven? I've replaced my own exhausts and they were even, but I just wanted to make sure so she doesn't get mad if it does happen after I fix it.

Thanks

Here's the rust:

06-04-2013, 06:54 PM	#1
dmak4 Need my Daily Fix of RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: BC Posts: 299 Thanked 1,166 Times in 111 Posts Failed 12 Times in 4 Posts	Exhaust Rust I tried to search this, but no results. Also didn't know if this is the right place to post it, but saw a couple threads talking about exhausts here. So I was helping my friend change her tires and I saw that there was a bit of rust building up on her exhaust. I thought it couldn't be that hard to fix so I said I'd help her out. Anyways, I just wanted to ask what are my options on fixing this. Should I just remove the piping, replace the gasket, sand the rust off the actual pipes and use ceramic heat resistant paint? Or is there an alternative way where I don't have to paint it and change the color from it's "steel" color to black? (I can't think of any, unfortunately). On the side note: I've heard that putting on exhausts, especially dual pipes by yourself without someone helping align them when you bolt them back on they usually end up crooked/uneven? I've replaced my own exhausts and they were even, but I just wanted to make sure so she doesn't get mad if it does happen after I fix it. Thanks Here's the rust: