FB400
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I painted my headers flat black VHT flameproof 2000 degree paint. I must say this is an easy mod and gives instant gratification. All told materials were about $12.
Could not find primer so I winged it. 1 can paint: $8.50 400 grit sandpaper: $4
Hoshiko gives a nice writeup on how this done so I won't go into it much. read about it here:
http://www.600riders.com/forum/how-tos/33141-how-have-nice-looking-headers.html
I felt the muddy brown appearance of the stock pipes really detracted from the looks of the bike. The flat black color is really stealthy looking and blends well with the black colored motor.
It's a mod you can do in a couple of hours if you take your time.
I opted to heat cycle the paint while installed on the bike. I could only imagine my wife's reaction if I were to bake the header in the oven and judging by the amount of smoke these things put off during the first heat cycle, I made the right choice.
Edit: Before applying paint, after sanding, I always wipe down with liberal amounts of paint thinner. Seems to work well in removing oil, dirt and contaminents.
Could not find primer so I winged it. 1 can paint: $8.50 400 grit sandpaper: $4
Hoshiko gives a nice writeup on how this done so I won't go into it much. read about it here:
http://www.600riders.com/forum/how-tos/33141-how-have-nice-looking-headers.html
I felt the muddy brown appearance of the stock pipes really detracted from the looks of the bike. The flat black color is really stealthy looking and blends well with the black colored motor.
It's a mod you can do in a couple of hours if you take your time.
I opted to heat cycle the paint while installed on the bike. I could only imagine my wife's reaction if I were to bake the header in the oven and judging by the amount of smoke these things put off during the first heat cycle, I made the right choice.
Edit: Before applying paint, after sanding, I always wipe down with liberal amounts of paint thinner. Seems to work well in removing oil, dirt and contaminents.
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I can still see my wife's face, she didn't say anything but that face made me feel like a little boy feels when gets caught "decorating" the home walls with a crayon. (I know because I was there too) :spank:
