| Author | Message | ||
| Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Member Username: 308gtb Post Number: 369 Registered: 2-2002 |
Hans and Matt, ANSA mufflers certainly seem to get this patina. I bought a quart of Hi-Temperature Exhaust/Manifold Paint from Hirsch Automotive in anticipation of refinishing the muffler. My 1976 GTB has the narrow, body-colored valance, so the muffler shows regardless. I'll give it a try, but I think that in time it will look like this again. It's really not all that bad. Barry | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 790 Registered: 4-2002 |
Looks just like mine, too. Kind of like my head - bald in the middle. | ||
| Matt Boyd (Mattboyd)
New member Username: Mattboyd Post Number: 44 Registered: 1-2002 |
Barry, That is precisely what my Euro 85 w/Ansa looks like. I'm interested in what people have used. Maybe I'll try some of what is being recommended (VHT Wrinkle Plus Coating, #SP-201). Is this available at the hardware stores? By the way, is the Ansa stock on Euro cars? I've always wondered. -Matt '85 Euro 308 GTS/QV | ||
| Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Member Username: 308gtb Post Number: 368 Registered: 2-2002 |
Here's what my Euro ANSA looks like on my 1976:  | ||
| Matthew F (Mateotnt)
New member Username: Mateotnt Post Number: 7 Registered: 7-2002 |
Can't you scuff the muffler with some 400 grit sand paper before painting with hi temp paint for better adhesion? | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member Username: 91tr Post Number: 1315 Registered: 1-2001 |
On stainless steel stuff you've got the no paint option, but the Ansa mufflers are carbon steel so they really need some rust protection (even if it has to be refreshed occasionally). My experience with them was the same -- every 3~4 years (20~25K miles) it needed a repaint. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 638 Registered: 10-2001 |
This thread begs the question: Why paint the muffler/headers at all? There was an interesting thread on this in my Lotus site and the overwhelming consensus was that your car is happier with the SS unfinished. Prevents corrosion and allows heat transfer to be the way the manufacturer intended. Perhaps Ferraris are different? | ||
| Jeff Edison (Euro308guy)
Junior Member Username: Euro308guy Post Number: 153 Registered: 7-2002 |
Eastwood High temp exhaust paint works well. Lasted me about 3 years and 15,000 miles. It is just now showing serious wear. It should be good for about another year, then should be repainted. I recommend it. | ||
| Paul (Pcelenta)
Member Username: Pcelenta Post Number: 261 Registered: 7-2002 |
I have it on my 78..as well...I picked up some BBQ from the depot...but it burns that off too.. in time. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 740 Registered: 4-2002 |
I probably have the same muffler. It's a Euro-spec Ansa with a bald spot in the center. | ||
| Mike Fisher (Mikef)
Junior Member Username: Mikef Post Number: 151 Registered: 11-2001 |
Steve, I was just out in the garage and found the partially used can of VHT I used on the BBQ. It is VHT Wrinkle Plus Coating, Product #SP-201 Black. | ||
| Mike Fisher (Mikef)
Junior Member Username: Mikef Post Number: 150 Registered: 11-2001 |
I think VHT makes a high temperature wrinkle finish. Seems like I used some in the past on a BBQ grill. | ||
| Steve (Steve)
Member Username: Steve Post Number: 278 Registered: 2-2001 |
I think I've got an Ansa muffler on my 77 and there appears to be a hot spot in the center of the muffler.It is presently painted with wrinkle finish black paint but this section is burnt off . Its an oval shape about 6" x 8" in size. Does anyone know of a high temp wrinkle paint that I can cover this with? Without a cover like the later model 308's I'd like to make it look clean. Thanks |