Black exhaust - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FoolCyclist · 06-13-2012, 06:53 PM

So after looking at all the different exhaust options so far, I got to thinking... Why hasn't anyone done one in black?

I am not claiming to know anything at all about how the heat would affect painting or plating in black, but every once in a while when I am driving around SoCal I see a Porsche, Ferrari, or Lambo with blacked out exhaust tips. It looks pretty cool usually. Perhaps its way to expensive for this price range of car.

Tomzilla · 06-13-2012, 07:16 PM

I'm quite interested in this as well.

Good topic is good.

Draco-REX · 06-13-2012, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoolCyclist

So after looking at all the different exhaust options so far, I got to thinking... Why hasn't anyone done one in black?

I am not claiming to know anything at all about how the heat would affect painting or plating in black, but every once in a while when I am driving around SoCal I see a Porsche, Ferrari, or Lambo with blacked out exhaust tips. It looks pretty cool usually. Perhaps its way to expensive for this price range of car.

It isn't difficult to do yourself.

Before:

After:

I scrubbed the surface with a 3M Red prep pad and then painted it with high temp Engine paint. Piece of cake. You can even get the pad on a drill attachment to make it easier.

And if you're feeling REALLY punchy, the engine paint comes in all sorts of colors...

Draco-REX · 06-13-2012, 07:52 PM

Hmm.. now that I'm thinking about it. I will probably do this to the new exhaust on my BRZ as well.

Thanks for reminding me.

simpleisbest · 06-13-2012, 08:01 PM

Apex'i has their noir line. Don't think they have a system for the FR-S just yet.
http://apexi-usa.com/shop/index.php/...l-muffler.html

Godzilla35 · 06-13-2012, 08:07 PM

my GT-R exhaust tips are in shadow chrome which I feel is perfect, because it draws less attention, but it's not flat black either. If you want just flat-black look, I'm pretty sure you can get away with sanding and high-temp engine/brake caliper paint. But I do like the low-key look of tips.

OrbitalEllipses · 06-13-2012, 08:18 PM

Big ole stainless melon launcher tips grab too much attention for sure, but as highlighted with the WRX/STI picture above the problem is the muffler face behind the tip catching sunlight. That won't be too much of a problem with the BRZ given the exhausts keep the muffler section in the middle.

wu_dot_com · 06-13-2012, 08:52 PM

there are plenty of options, powder coating is one of them.

parkerizing is also another cool option. both will protect the exahust surface finish.

punchdrunkjuice · 06-13-2012, 09:03 PM

i hate to cross the two forums here but I watched a build up back when I was rotary powered which had a lot of exhaust and engine painting. The racing beat exhaust is actually on page one, which was later wrapped in titanium heat wrap.

here ya go for reference:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=866179

ScottyP3821 · 06-13-2012, 09:04 PM

I think powder coating would be a great option and most effective. Granted I used high heat paint on my headers and it chipped. I understand there was probably more heat at the header but it drove me away from ever using high heat on exhaust components.

punchdrunkjuice · 06-13-2012, 09:04 PM

and by painting I mean alot of ceramic coating.

wcbjr · 06-14-2012, 07:51 AM

The tips on my Legacy GT are pretty black after 75,000 miles of running without catalytic converters.

Future · 06-14-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wcbjr

The tips on my Legacy GT are pretty black after 75,000 miles of running without catalytic converters.

hehe... on my side it is more the bumper that's all black... damn sr20's... haha

Illusive · 06-14-2012, 10:02 AM

Ceramic coating the exhaust would be the best option. It looks great, it protects against rust, and helps keep the exhaust heat inside the exhaust.

06-13-2012, 06:53 PM	#1
FoolCyclist Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited, MT Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 92 Thanks: 213 Thanked 44 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Black exhaust So after looking at all the different exhaust options so far, I got to thinking... Why hasn't anyone done one in black? I am not claiming to know anything at all about how the heat would affect painting or plating in black, but every once in a while when I am driving around SoCal I see a Porsche, Ferrari, or Lambo with blacked out exhaust tips. It looks pretty cool usually. Perhaps its way to expensive for this price range of car.

06-13-2012, 09:04 PM	#10
ScottyP3821 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2008 Ranger 4cyl 5speed 2/3drop Blk Location: Dallas Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think powder coating would be a great option and most effective. Granted I used high heat paint on my headers and it chipped. I understand there was probably more heat at the header but it drove me away from ever using high heat on exhaust components. __________________ 2008 Ford Ranger BLK Lowered 4cy 5 speed 40 series Flowmaster Daily Driver. Fun little work truck but looking forward to my FR-S when I finish my degree June 2013.

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06-13-2012, 07:16 PM	#2
Tomzilla Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: '13 Premium MT BRZ Location: Haverford, PA Posts: 130 Thanks: 176 Thanked 77 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm quite interested in this as well. Good topic is good.

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simpleisbest Senior Citizen Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: So. Cal Posts: 571 Thanks: 143 Thanked 186 Times in 121 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Apex'i has their noir line. Don't think they have a system for the FR-S just yet. http://apexi-usa.com/shop/index.php/...l-muffler.html

06-13-2012, 08:07 PM	#6
Godzilla35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Nissan GT-R Location: SoCali Posts: 436 Thanks: 425 Thanked 84 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	my GT-R exhaust tips are in shadow chrome which I feel is perfect, because it draws less attention, but it's not flat black either. If you want just flat-black look, I'm pretty sure you can get away with sanding and high-temp engine/brake caliper paint. But I do like the low-key look of tips.

06-13-2012, 08:18 PM	#7
OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,889 Times in 2,902 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Big ole stainless melon launcher tips grab too much attention for sure, but as highlighted with the WRX/STI picture above the problem is the muffler face behind the tip catching sunlight. That won't be too much of a problem with the BRZ given the exhausts keep the muffler section in the middle.

06-13-2012, 08:52 PM	#8
wu_dot_com Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: accord Location: ca Posts: 454 Thanks: 297 Thanked 178 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	there are plenty of options, powder coating is one of them. parkerizing is also another cool option. both will protect the exahust surface finish.

06-14-2012, 07:51 AM	#12
wcbjr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2006 Subaru LGT Location: Texas Posts: 218 Thanks: 46 Thanked 57 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The tips on my Legacy GT are pretty black after 75,000 miles of running without catalytic converters.

06-14-2012, 10:02 AM	#14
Illusive Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2005 Subaru STi Location: Sealy, TX Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 73 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ceramic coating the exhaust would be the best option. It looks great, it protects against rust, and helps keep the exhaust heat inside the exhaust.

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