Randy,

I had my exhausts wrapped before I did the ceramic coating. I purchased my wrap from ACS. Every year to year and a half I had to redo the wrap. The wrap also frayed and my whole engine ended up with a fine powder coating. Let us know if your stays intact or starts fraying. I am much happier with the coated pipes.

Lorn

> From: Randy <randylsnarr@yahoo.com>
> Date: January 13, 2012 6:26:16 AM EST
>
> One other thought, I have heard both sides of this argument before as well. I also heard it is nearly impossible to weld / repair pipes with this coating. I found a solution that solved the problem cheaply without making the pipes more difficult to weld. I wrapped my entire exhaust system with hot rod exhaust wrap. I bought it at the local auto parts store in the 1" width. Spruce sells it as well. I tested the stuff with a torch in the hangar on my hand and was amazed how well it insulates. I have 2 layers in some very hot places on the pipes. In addition to reducing the inner cowl temps, It also tames the vibration of the pipes and reduces noise.
> Cheap, relatively light and effective...
> Fwiw.
>
> Randy Snarr
> N694RS
> 235/320

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