Blacked out exhaust, and badges removed. - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Danthedawgfan · 08-27-2008, 07:32 PM

1. Well today was the first of my two days off from work and I needed something to do. I got up this morning and tested the header paint that I bought over the weekend. It was too chalky looking, so off to the parts store I go.

2. I picked up some BBQ grill paint and sandable primer, and some 800 grit sandpaper.

3. Got home and removed the exhaust and get to prep of the exhaust. I used 180 grit drywall sandpaper to ruff the chome, then washed it with degreasing soap and H2O. After I had dried the exhaust, I resanded it, and taped off the parts that wouldn't be painted.

4. Time to prime. Well two coats of the primer with some very light sanding with the 800 grit between coats were all that was needed.

5. Painting time. Take the BBQ grill paint that I picked up and commence painting the exhaust. I put three coats on the exhaust.

6. While the primer and paint were drying I removed the M50, Suzuki, and Warning stickers from the beast. I use dental floss and our wonderful sun to remove the badges. I used Goo Gone to remove the remaining goo, and FYI to all that haven't removed the Warning label it's a PITA. I waxed and cleaned up the rest of the bike during the drying time.

dreygun · 08-27-2008, 07:42 PM

wow great post. this helps dramatically. exactly what i'm going to do when i get time

. took the guessing out of everything from reading your post. thanks

edit: pls post up the pics after the pipes are on your bike. looking forward

Danthedawgfan · 08-27-2008, 07:42 PM

Hey give me some feedback on what you guys think.
Thanks
Dan

dreygun · 08-27-2008, 07:44 PM

holy @#^$ that looks sick!!!!!!! so sexy

GeorgiaRoller · 08-27-2008, 07:59 PM

I would not have thought to do it that way, but it really looks eye catching. I like. 10pts. for originality! Now everybody with stock pipes can steal your idea!!!

I think you should black out your air box as well. Then your chrome pipe ends will really jump off the bike.

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OCMaestro · 08-27-2008, 08:03 PM

That looks great! Quick Question, is there any reason other than aesthetics that you didnt paint the whole pipe and muffler? I really like the look, but I am thinking of blacking the whole thing out. What is the temperature rating on that paint? Do you think it will bubble out and fade with heat? Thanks!

1badbaker · 08-27-2008, 08:13 PM

hmmm....I can't say I like the last half left chrome. It looks to me like you got tired of it and gave up part way through. I love the exhaust when it's all black....it's your bike though. I'll give you points on originality, I haven't seen one like that yet.

Danthedawgfan · 08-27-2008, 08:29 PM

Georgiaroller, Hey thanks I was actually thinking of doing the air box too, but I also like the idea of taking the air box completely off.

Danthedawgfan · 08-27-2008, 08:34 PM

OC, the reason for only painting half was purely aesthetic. I have been playing around MS paint and that was the look that I liked best.
Badbaker, thanks for the feedback. I knew everyone wouldn't care for it, but all criticisms are appreciated.

Danthedawgfan · 08-27-2008, 08:42 PM

OC, sorry i didn't finish answering you. The paint is rated for 1200 degrees, so I don't think it will bubble or fade. But if it does the paint was only 5 bucks, so I won't feel bad about repainting.

geoffsimpson · 08-27-2008, 08:52 PM

Dude, i love it. I like that you left the cannons chromed as well. Great job!!!

dreygun · 08-27-2008, 08:54 PM

i might just black out all except about 2-4inches at tip so it's not the same. the chrome ends really stand out in a good way i think. you going to repaint the glossy black plastic parts on the bike with the matte too?

Danthedawgfan · 08-27-2008, 08:57 PM

Drey, I like the idea of leavin just the tips chrome. If you do it you need to post pics.

dreygun · 08-27-2008, 09:32 PM

it would be like the hardkrome black pipes. i think they give you tips to choose from and they are chrome. i do however love the way you left it. picked up heat wrap tape today, which i decided against. was going to black everything but the end cannons. even the tapered part you left. i think your idea looks better tho. looks more flowing instead of just a huge tube at the end. still undecided. i did rush off to home depot and pick up the grill paint to get started tomorrow lol.

ish19 · 08-27-2008, 09:56 PM

Looks great.. I really like the look.

DroopyDroors · 08-27-2008, 10:03 PM

I likey!!!

Trilithon · 08-27-2008, 11:47 PM

I like, but have a question: Will the heat bother the primer? I was thinking of doing this, but leaving out the primer step.

Danthedawgfan · 08-28-2008, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trilithon

I like, but have a question: Will the heat bother the primer? I was thinking of doing this, but leaving out the primer step.

It shouldn't bother it, but it wouldn't bother the process if you left it out as long as you were worried about possibly seeing scratch marks from the sanding. I think 3 or 4 coats of the paint would solve that problem though. Guess it's up to you.

diamond_jim · 08-28-2008, 12:16 AM

Looks great. I think I'll do that with my straight shots.

Danthedawgfan · 08-28-2008, 10:38 AM

I actually got to here the straight shots the other day for the first time. I was at the Zuki dealer getting oil and filter, and there was a guy there on a C50 with a set. They sound awesome. I think they would looks sweet blacked out.

08-27-2008, 07:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Wants Better Weather Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: N30.1666 W93.2426 Posts: 665	Blacked out exhaust, and badges removed. 1. Well today was the first of my two days off from work and I needed something to do. I got up this morning and tested the header paint that I bought over the weekend. It was too chalky looking, so off to the parts store I go. 2. I picked up some BBQ grill paint and sandable primer, and some 800 grit sandpaper. 3. Got home and removed the exhaust and get to prep of the exhaust. I used 180 grit drywall sandpaper to ruff the chome, then washed it with degreasing soap and H2O. After I had dried the exhaust, I resanded it, and taped off the parts that wouldn't be painted. 4. Time to prime. Well two coats of the primer with some very light sanding with the 800 grit between coats were all that was needed. 5. Painting time. Take the BBQ grill paint that I picked up and commence painting the exhaust. I put three coats on the exhaust. 6. While the primer and paint were drying I removed the M50, Suzuki, and Warning stickers from the beast. I use dental floss and our wonderful sun to remove the badges. I used Goo Gone to remove the remaining goo, and FYI to all that haven't removed the Warning label it's a PITA. I waxed and cleaned up the rest of the bike during the drying time. Attached Thumbnails __________________

08-27-2008, 07:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
dreygun Found second gear by accident Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 silver M50 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Posts: 305	wow great post. this helps dramatically. exactly what i'm going to do when i get time . took the guessing out of everything from reading your post. thanks edit: pls post up the pics after the pipes are on your bike. looking forward __________________ Tom Poh @ Dreygunz Decalz Custom Stickers/ Banners 2006 silver debadged M50/ kury iso-grips ( with throttle boss, grip spikes, front & back pegs, clutch & brake covers)/ chrome accents (oil and brake cap)/ garmin Zumo 550 Gps/ Stock pipes (debaffled, demickey'd, blacked out header side)/ leather saddlebags & supports/ sissy bar & rack/ memphis fat 13" clear/ roadrunner cup holder/ HD fork pouch/ PC3/ 32" drag bar/ sidemount curved plate mount/ clear signals/ johnskit 3in lowering/ chrome rad cover/ Integrated signal back light kit/ removed OEM back signals and license housing/ Sickle Stem Lucifer Mirrors/ kury ultra tour bag/ JK's forward controls. Coming soon: Hypercharger/ adaptor.

08-27-2008, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Wants Better Weather Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: N30.1666 W93.2426 Posts: 665	More pics Hey give me some feedback on what you guys think. Thanks Dan Attached Thumbnails __________________

08-27-2008, 07:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
dreygun Found second gear by accident Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 silver M50 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Posts: 305	holy @#^$ that looks sick!!!!!!! so sexy __________________ Tom Poh @ Dreygunz Decalz Custom Stickers/ Banners 2006 silver debadged M50/ kury iso-grips ( with throttle boss, grip spikes, front & back pegs, clutch & brake covers)/ chrome accents (oil and brake cap)/ garmin Zumo 550 Gps/ Stock pipes (debaffled, demickey'd, blacked out header side)/ leather saddlebags & supports/ sissy bar & rack/ memphis fat 13" clear/ roadrunner cup holder/ HD fork pouch/ PC3/ 32" drag bar/ sidemount curved plate mount/ clear signals/ johnskit 3in lowering/ chrome rad cover/ Integrated signal back light kit/ removed OEM back signals and license housing/ Sickle Stem Lucifer Mirrors/ kury ultra tour bag/ JK's forward controls. Coming soon: Hypercharger/ adaptor.

08-27-2008, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M50 Location: Barnesville, GA Posts: 1,363	I would not have thought to do it that way, but it really looks eye catching. I like. 10pts. for originality! Now everybody with stock pipes can steal your idea!!! I think you should black out your air box as well. Then your chrome pipe ends will really jump off the bike. - __________________ Skull Graphics - Depaired - Vance & Hines Cruzers - Thunder Charged Air Kit - Cobra FI2000R - J/K 2-1/2" Drop - J/K Forward Controls - Integrated Tail Light - Mustang Seat & Fender Bib - Boulevard Tank Bra - Grasshopper Driver Backrest - Kury Iso Grips w/Baron Bullet Ends - Memphis Shades Pop-Top - Side Mount Plate.

08-27-2008, 08:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
OCMaestro Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: m50 Black Posts: 50	Looks awesome! That looks great! Quick Question, is there any reason other than aesthetics that you didnt paint the whole pipe and muffler? I really like the look, but I am thinking of blacking the whole thing out. What is the temperature rating on that paint? Do you think it will bubble out and fade with heat? Thanks! __________________ 2006 M50 Black - Debadged, Debaffled, Curved Side-Mount Plate, Iso-Grips with Throttle Boss, Street Shield, H4 Ultra, John's Forward Controls, Blacked out: Headlamp rim, fender supports, pair valve, air cleaner cover, speedo cover. Planned changes - Integrated Tail Light, John's Lowering

08-27-2008, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
1badbaker U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 05 Black M50 Location: Milledgeville, GA Posts: 1,260	hmmm....I can't say I like the last half left chrome. It looks to me like you got tired of it and gave up part way through. I love the exhaust when it's all black....it's your bike though. I'll give you points on originality, I haven't seen one like that yet. __________________ 2005 M50 Black: "Black Betty" John's Kit Forward Controls/Saddlemen Explorer/Kury Iso-Grips/Stiletto End Caps/Kury Throttle Boss/De-Paired/De-Badged/De-Baffled/De-Mickeyed/pac50t Naked Jug Kit/PCIII USB/Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns/Saddlemen Bags/Cobra Sissybar/Metz ME880's/Slipstreamer Windscreen/C50 mirrors Blacked Out: Headlight Bucket, Mirrors, Front Signals, Radiator Cover, Neck Covers, Speedo Cover, Tank Cowl, Fender Rails, Sissybar, Saddlebag Supports

08-27-2008, 08:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Wants Better Weather Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: N30.1666 W93.2426 Posts: 665	Georgiaroller, Hey thanks I was actually thinking of doing the air box too, but I also like the idea of taking the air box completely off. __________________

08-27-2008, 08:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Wants Better Weather Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: N30.1666 W93.2426 Posts: 665	OC, the reason for only painting half was purely aesthetic. I have been playing around MS paint and that was the look that I liked best. Badbaker, thanks for the feedback. I knew everyone wouldn't care for it, but all criticisms are appreciated. __________________

08-27-2008, 08:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Wants Better Weather Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: N30.1666 W93.2426 Posts: 665	OC, sorry i didn't finish answering you. The paint is rated for 1200 degrees, so I don't think it will bubble or fade. But if it does the paint was only 5 bucks, so I won't feel bad about repainting. __________________

08-27-2008, 08:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project Location: Prince George BC Posts: 3,126	Dude, i love it. I like that you left the cannons chromed as well. Great job!!! __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Trim kit * your mom * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Metz 880's w/ lettering * Flamed Thunder MFG Teardrop Intake *

08-27-2008, 08:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
dreygun Found second gear by accident Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 silver M50 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Posts: 305	i might just black out all except about 2-4inches at tip so it's not the same. the chrome ends really stand out in a good way i think. you going to repaint the glossy black plastic parts on the bike with the matte too? __________________ Tom Poh @ Dreygunz Decalz Custom Stickers/ Banners 2006 silver debadged M50/ kury iso-grips ( with throttle boss, grip spikes, front & back pegs, clutch & brake covers)/ chrome accents (oil and brake cap)/ garmin Zumo 550 Gps/ Stock pipes (debaffled, demickey'd, blacked out header side)/ leather saddlebags & supports/ sissy bar & rack/ memphis fat 13" clear/ roadrunner cup holder/ HD fork pouch/ PC3/ 32" drag bar/ sidemount curved plate mount/ clear signals/ johnskit 3in lowering/ chrome rad cover/ Integrated signal back light kit/ removed OEM back signals and license housing/ Sickle Stem Lucifer Mirrors/ kury ultra tour bag/ JK's forward controls. Coming soon: Hypercharger/ adaptor.

08-27-2008, 08:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Wants Better Weather Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: N30.1666 W93.2426 Posts: 665	Drey, I like the idea of leavin just the tips chrome. If you do it you need to post pics. __________________

08-27-2008, 09:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
dreygun Found second gear by accident Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 silver M50 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Posts: 305	it would be like the hardkrome black pipes. i think they give you tips to choose from and they are chrome. i do however love the way you left it. picked up heat wrap tape today, which i decided against. was going to black everything but the end cannons. even the tapered part you left. i think your idea looks better tho. looks more flowing instead of just a huge tube at the end. still undecided. i did rush off to home depot and pick up the grill paint to get started tomorrow lol. __________________ Tom Poh @ Dreygunz Decalz Custom Stickers/ Banners 2006 silver debadged M50/ kury iso-grips ( with throttle boss, grip spikes, front & back pegs, clutch & brake covers)/ chrome accents (oil and brake cap)/ garmin Zumo 550 Gps/ Stock pipes (debaffled, demickey'd, blacked out header side)/ leather saddlebags & supports/ sissy bar & rack/ memphis fat 13" clear/ roadrunner cup holder/ HD fork pouch/ PC3/ 32" drag bar/ sidemount curved plate mount/ clear signals/ johnskit 3in lowering/ chrome rad cover/ Integrated signal back light kit/ removed OEM back signals and license housing/ Sickle Stem Lucifer Mirrors/ kury ultra tour bag/ JK's forward controls. Coming soon: Hypercharger/ adaptor.

08-27-2008, 09:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
ish19 In Training Joined: Nov 2007 Bike: 07 m50 black Location: kissimmee,florida Posts: 116	Looks great.. I really like the look. __________________ Cobra Streetrod, Fi2000R, Dropped 3" K&N AIR FILTER

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08-27-2008, 10:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
DroopyDroors In Training Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: M50 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 104	I likey!!! __________________

08-27-2008, 11:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
Trilithon Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 Black and Grey Location: BFE Kansas Posts: 69	I like, but have a question: Will the heat bother the primer? I was thinking of doing this, but leaving out the primer step. __________________ Debadged : Deflectored : Debaffeled : OEM Backrest : JK Fwd Control Kit : Leather Kickstand, Grip & Lever Wraps : Riser Extensions : Fork Bag : Blue LED Lighting : Flash-to-Pass Garage Door Opener

08-28-2008, 12:16 AM	#19 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	Looks great. I think I'll do that with my straight shots. __________________ M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links DJ's new project bike

08-28-2008, 10:38 AM	#20 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Wants Better Weather Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: N30.1666 W93.2426 Posts: 665	I actually got to here the straight shots the other day for the first time. I was at the Zuki dealer getting oil and filter, and there was a guy there on a C50 with a set. They sound awesome. I think they would looks sweet blacked out. __________________

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