High temp paint?

[Paul D. 26]

So I am looking at repainting my horse (C-141) It has some surface rust and I would like to get it under control before it goes to far. I still have the original exhaust on my tractor and would like to keep it original. It's a worker and I don't want to risk breaking my engine block by hitting a branch with a stack. Is there any paint that is better than the rest for resisting the heat put off by the exhaust? Has anyone ever put a heat shield around a stock exhaust to keep the heat away from the front of the hood? I just really don't want to paint it only to have the paint peeling off in a year because it is getting to hot. I am planning on taking it down to bare metal prior to painting.

Any input is greatly appreciated!!

[rmaynard 16,287]

There was a thread that I started back in 2010 about heat shield tape. This might work for you.

[kpinnc 14,517]

Any automotive store carries high temp paint as well, in several different colors. From what I've seen, gloss tends to hold up better than flat on an exhaust. I painted my 310-8 Magnum with it years ago, and none has come off.

[sorekiwi 761]

I always intended to put a heat shield on this muffler to protect the paint and the decal from the heat:

But I never found my round tuit, so it never got done. In about 3 years there's no sign of discoloration or heat damage, and the hood is only 1/2" away from the muffler at its closest point. BTW the paint is Valspar Restoration Series (with hardener).

[bowtiebutler956 650]

My exaust is close to the hood on my B-80, but I haven't had a problem with my paint, its just an industrial enamel with plenty of hardener. As far as the exaust goes, I use VHT flame proof header paint in a rattle can. This paint holds up better than any other exaust paint I've found.

Matt :flags-texas:

[AMC RULES 37,194]

Flat black BBQ grill paint is an option that holds up well too Paul. :thumbs:

[SousaKerry 503]

I like the duplicolor VHT also goes on real nice, the color changes a bit as it bakes out on the muffler but it works well for rattle can, If it begins to rust a bit it is easy reapply for a touch up. I will sandblast the muffler first though