Get the flat black high-temp "BBQ paint" that Home Depot carries. It's made by Rustoleum.

I've used it on mufflers & exhaust manifold heatshields before. Works great, and dries quickly.

Worst case scenario is you don't like how it looks, so you just get some aircraft remover on there to strip the paint and BAM...back to stock.

 

You just saved me $10. I already have some bbq paint so I think I will use that!

 

I'll have some pics up by saturday afternoon hopefully.

 

Prep the surface well. It needs to be absolutely clean and smooth.

Rubbing alcohol and/or a degreaser will clean it off, then maybe polish it a bit with metal polish. Should help remove any other stuff that's been burnt on.

 

I know its an AP1, but I used this from napa:



And got this:

 

nice. is that just 1200 degree flat black engine paint?

 

Polishing it won't allow the paint to stick as well and most likely will flake off

I'd just hit any spots you're having trouble with, with brake cleaner and then lightly sand with 600 grit. Wipe down with rubbing alcohol and then spray.

 

600? Might be a tad much. I'd start with something higher, like 1200. If the paint isn't sticking, go down to 800.

 

If he plans to possibly strip it in the future and repolish then 600 might be no bueno. When I prepped the lips on my wheels I wet sanded with 600

 

I will first wash with diswashing soap, then paint thinner, then paint. I'll post pictures in 2 days with the flat black bbq paint!