TRD Pro Exhaust plus Hi-Temp Coating

Looking at the idea of adding the TRD Pro Exhaust and painting it black using a Hi-
Temp Coating spray paint.

I've come across the following paints:

1). Eastwood Hi-Temp Coating (https://www.jegs.com/i/Eastwood/352/10393Z/10002/-1)

2). VHT Flame Proof Coating (https://www.jegs.com/i/VHT/322/SP102/10002/-1)

Has anyone already done this? If so, which product(s) did you use for paint/coatings? Any pictures? Any other issues to think about?

 

no way I'm gonna find the pic but a guy here recently posted a pic of it. he removed the tip only and did hi temp black paint and it looked great. I'm planning to do it myself.

 

I was curious as to how well the high temp paints hold up..... sub’d


Truck bed coating don’t work so well in case anybody is wondering. I did it on my xterra lol

 

I think I stumbled across that one as well, but did not save it and can not find it.

Any idea who manufacturers the TRD PRO Exhaust? Is it Borla? If so, any idea if it is their "Touring" or "S-Type" muffler?

 

You can't remove the tip from the exhaust, its welded on. And its made by Toyota so far as I can tell, nothing on it screams "aftermarket" to me.

 

You shouldn't have an issue, I've personally painted an entire exhaust on my old wrx. One the burnt paint smell goes away your fine. Like others said above too I have also seen plenty of people painting exhaust tips with no issue.

 

Looks like it is called out as a "black chrome exhaust tip"



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Armed with an arsenal of innovative off-road features and a rugged, signature style, the 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro promises to be a fan favorite at Downeast Toyota. An upgraded suspension with 2.5-inch TRD Pro Fox Internal Bypass shocks and progressive-rate leaf springs deliver a world-class ride when you are faced with extreme terrain. Enhanced 2.5-inch Fox Internal Bypass front shocks feature 46-millimeter pistons and eight bypass zones that pair with 2.5-inch rear shocks with 11 bypass zones.

Performance is upgraded further with an all-new TRD Desert Air Intake that will supply fresh air to the 278-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine in desert climates. Add a one-inch lift kit, a front skid plate, a cat-back TRD exhaust system, black 16-inch TRD Pro alloy wheels, a wider track and Goodyear Wrangler Kevlar All-Terrain tires and the Toyota Tacoma is a true trail-rated masterpiece. Take a closer look at a full list of features employed by the 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro.

• 2.5-Inch Fox Internal Bypass Shocks
• Front Skid Plate with Red TRD Lettering
• 1-Inch Front Lift
• Cat-Back TRD Exhaust
• Black Chrome Exhaust Tip
• Black 16-Inch TRD Pro Wheels

• Goodyear Wrangler Kevlar All-Terrain Tires
• Black TOYOTA Grille
• Toyota Entune™ Premium JBL Audio
• Integrated Navigation
• TRD Pro Floor Mats
• Leather Interior with TRD Pro Badges

• LED Daytime Running Lights
• Rigid Industries LED Fog Lights
• Projector-Beam Headlights with Black Bezels
• TRD Desert Air Intake
• Super White Exterior
• Midnight Black Metallic Exterior
• TRD Pro-Exclusive Voodoo Blue Exterior

 

Not sure I'd like the Snorkel intake.

 

don't know about the trd one, but the pic we saw had a clamped on exhaust tip. maybe it wasn't trd? it was a wide mouth tip like the trds.

 

Thats just a tip. The TRD exhaust is one piece and is welded.

 

yeah i was referring to the tip only. misunderstood.. carry on.

 

I've seen a spray can for repainting the black Weber BBQ grill's & its Hi-Temp

 

Not at Tacoma exhaust, but I did my Vance and Hines full exahust on my Dyna with the VHT. The key to it is good prep, that makes the difference between it looking professional and looking half-assed. If you're gonna do it right, sand blast the surface beforehand, and be sure to buy the VHT primer as well.

ONLY DO THIS OUTSIDE I CAN'T STRESS THIS ENOUGH. I sprayed mine in my parents garage and that shit got everywhere, my dad was ready to shoot me.

It'll take 3 heat cycles but after that, it should be good to go. For an inexpensive option, it can look pretty nice.

 

I thought the TRD cat back was all stainless? Why would you paint it?

 

I removed my exhaust and painted it black with the VHT and it still looks nice 2 years later. With that said be prepared to re-coat it every now and then if you drive allot of gravel roads.

I usually just give the end a quick spray about every 3 months. I sanded the tip once in 2 years to paint. Maintenance is minimal effort.

 

Its not welded on a 2017- there are 2 inserts you have to remove in the back after you unclamp it - is 2018 different?

Oh- TRD special - never mind.

 

part number PTR03-35161. One piece with tip welded on.

https://www.trdusa.com/parts-detail.html?p=PTR03-35161

Having one installed tomorrow morning. I'll take pics and some sound recordings.

 

Finally they're putting JBL in the pro. That and a long bed are the only things I miss in this truck.

 

Way ahead of you mate.

 

Installed.