High temp spray paint for exhaust?

do the new trucks not come with exhaust components that are 'corrosion free'
was that the purpose of spraying the muffler?

 

Just added minor protection+ aesthetic.

 

Check out Eastwood Products
https://www.eastwood.com/paints/pai...MI39GCwc2n6QIVFvbjBx0anQZxEAAYASAAEgK5RvD_BwE

 

As with anything prep is key. Best option is to remove the entire exhaust system and prep it thoroughly and paint it.

I used VHT on my 02. I did not remove anything nor did I prep -- just laid under there and got as much as I could. I did follow the manufacturer directions that said to allow it to dry and then bake it by bringing the exhaust to running temps for 15 minutes. It was painted a couple years ago and we had mild winters the past 2 years, so not much brine/salt to test out durability. I'd say I have put close to 40k miles on that truck since I painted the exhaust and its held up fairly well for the half assed prep ( or lack thereof). I did a few minor touch ups here and there, but for the most part it has been protective and it is just aesthetically better looking. Sorry no pictures, but its really nothing special to look at. I'm most likely going to do the same to my 3rd gen as well.

 

Any updates on how the paint has held up? Thx!

 

This seems to be a yearly touchup "to do" list item for me. The paint seems to hold up ok, it just really doesn't last the life of the exhaust

 

I have been doing this for years with my formerly chrome tip. It holds up pretty good, but I drive on gravel roads here and there and my tires sling rocks. Typically I end up doing touch up once or twice a summer. Holds up well to being pressure washed. I did sand initially, and will do rough sand when its touch up time typically.