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McCracken,

The point of wrapping the exhaust is to do it correctly.

Having said that a semi-moron can do the job properly and it will never crack.

* clean the surface to be wrapped.

* spray 1 coat of silicone based high temp exhaust paint

* Properly cure the paint. Go for a drive /let it cool, go for a drive let it cool (as per paint instructions)

* Re-coat if necessary

* wrap the pipe EVENLY. Do not wrap the same section of pipe several times for good measure, just do it to the same coverage all round (as per instruction).

* Apply a final spray of high temp paint.

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Originally posted by rev210

* Properly cure the paint. Go for a drive /let it cool, go for a drive let it cool (as per paint instructions)

Great - thanks Dave for the advice.

Can you suggest a way of curing the paint without having the pipe on the vehicle? I figured doing the wrapping would be much easier before the pipe is on the car.

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I've found myself some exhaust heat wrap from Autobarn - the brand is High Energy, $90 for 50mm X 15m, and the paint $16 for a can. Picking it up tomorrow night.

Still not sure how I can cure the paint? Is this ultra critical? Would it be ok to paint it, let it dry and then wrap it?

The 'best ideas' I've had so far include wrapping it in foil and cooking on the BBQ, or heat up the oven then stick in one end of it (as it won't all fit - then do the same for the other end).

As you can see I really don't have any good ideas! :D Maybe the instructions on the paint can will help.

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I wouldn't mind getting my full 3inch stainless off the turbo coated...

any idea how much and how long it'll take ?

and does anyone know if it'll make the thing quieter for me ??

PS. DOES ANYONE KNOW A PIZZA HUT MANAGER ?

we can cut a deal with the boss (we'll buy dinner/breakfast there) and slide the pipes through their oven...the surface scrolls so the pipes don't have to move around...

I think Hungry Jacks will work too...even Route 66 if it still exists...

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