Exhaust and header finish

[hednik4am]

Can anyone elborate on what kind of finish/paint is on this ? Is it a rudimentary black chrome or just a glossy t high heat enamel? Polishing work ? I was going to do a photo series of me doing some rest on this bike this weekend​

[J6G1Z]

Not sure, but I think the original finish is some form of a black chrome.

J.

[murdo]

On my VT250 resto I used hi temp 'heatproof' paint on the head pipes and gloss black two pack on the mufflers. Looks like the original black chrome and so far (1,000+Km) hasn't burnt off.

[hednik4am]

That looks great! What is gloss back two pack?

Is it this ? http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-s-2k-aerospray-ceramic-chassis-black-gloss.html?fee=7&fep=26894&SRCCODE=PLA00020&product_id=14145Z&adpos=1o1&creative=83580265620&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KEQjwuZvIBRD-8Z6B2M2Sy68BEiQAtjYS3GlICAYM8lFUe2lGwSPVG54V8B0vily7pR3HzwszC3EaAgyV8P8HAQ


That's not a bad idea and it looks just like it to me. Thanks!

[murdo]

I use the two part paint from an automotive paint supplier and apply with spray gun.
Sand the old chrome to get a good smooth dull finish, clean with prepsol or similar, apply a light etch primer and when dry two coats of the gloss. Leave for a couple of days to dry completely and fit to bike. Go ride. 

[hednik4am]

Man if I wasn't 6 ft 2.   I'd love to have a bike like that. Gorgeous bike

[murdo]

Thanks, it wasn't when I got it.
18 months and many $$$ later I have a little gem that is not uncomfortable for me at 6', and is a bit rare here in Australia.