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Do you have a product that will adhere to a chrome surface if I rough it up?

I really like the look of the wrinkle plus product but it can be anything that will work.

I have a motorcycle that I am building and would like to keep the stock heades and exhaust but have them black instead of chrome.

Great products and great idea to have a forum like this.

gary

Gary,

Our suggestion would be to scuff it with emery cloth and then use our Flameproof products. You can prime it with SP100 Grey Primer or SP118 White Primer and then follow it with SP102 Black Flameproof (all Flameproof colors are flat). As always, you'll want to be sure to clean the piece properly before painting. We suggest Dupli-Color Prep Spray (PS 100) as a degreaser.

Also, most importantly, make sure you follow the curing instructions for Flameproof which are printed on the can and also posted here on the website. The paint will not work properly if curing isn't complete.

Make sure to post some pics in our Winners Circle when it's done!

Thanks for the fast reply.

One last question, I have read the curing instructions and understand they must be followed exactly to ensure success.

Since this is on a bike is it ok to paint the exhaust following the scuffing with emery and the use of a primer but is there a maximum amount of time allowed before the pipes are cured.

so basically what I am asking is it ok to paint them let them dry for even months before installing them on the bike and following the curing process then.

gary

Gary,

The time in between painting and curing shouldn't matter. Just make sure you remember to do it before you start cruising!

OTHER THAN THE COLOR, is there a difference between the SP100 Grey Primer and the SP118 White Primer? Why is it recommended on the SP100 can to use the SP118 Primer? Is SP100 Grey Primer a "color" of Flameproof "paint" , or is it a "primer"??? I purchased the SP100 and the SP102 Flameproof paint for my motorcycle exhaust collector(between headers and mufflers). Is here an advantage to applying coats of SP100 followed by coats of SP102, versus applying the same total number of coats of SP102 only?

The only difference between the primers is the color. The reason that the SP100 can indicates to use SP118 is that it is a universal label. Both primers are suitable for use prior to a Flameproof color. The advantage of using the primer before the color is that it is specifically designed to cover any blemishes to ensure an even color coat and it is also designed to adhere to the surface.