Black out muffler suitcase

Snakely · 04-22-2021, 01:32 PM

Has anyone done anything to black out the muffler?

i was looking at my cars butt the other day, you know, as one does... and noticing that the muffler is quite visible below the rear 'skirt'. Sorry, no picture handy yet. maybe i'll snap one when i get home.

I was thinking that maybe something as simple as a high heat black paint might be the way to go? or maybe i'll just leave it alone?

Zaqwert6 · 04-22-2021, 01:34 PM

I don't see any reason why you couldn't paint it with a good prep job. I agree though the silver looks horrible but mine only stayed on the car for about a week. :-)

joekd · 04-22-2021, 01:35 PM

I painted it on my wifes cadillac using satin black high temp spray paint, thinking of doing the same thing to my camaro soon

joekd · 04-22-2021, 02:20 PM

Here's a pic of the caddy

I did this a couple years, just sprayed with degreaser, scuffed and sprayed

Ready for a touchup but looks much better then OEM

MANNAXMAN · 04-22-2021, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakely

Has anyone done anything to black out the muffler?

i was looking at my cars butt the other day, you know, as one does... and noticing that the muffler is quite visible below the rear 'skirt'. Sorry, no picture handy yet. maybe i'll snap one when i get home.

I was thinking that maybe something as simple as a high heat black paint might be the way to go? or maybe i'll just leave it alone?

A few people have done it. Search is your friend.
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=499957
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449719

Keloid · 04-22-2021, 02:42 PM

Painted suitcase looks so much better - it turns that dirty can look into something that optically blends with car chassis.

I used this:
Rust-Oleum

zaimer · 04-22-2021, 02:44 PM

Came across this... permanent solution!

Snakely · 04-22-2021, 02:48 PM

Search here is pretty horrible. or, more probable, my search-fu is horrible.

It either doesnt work at all, and when it does it returns results based on each word, not the whole phrase. so its flooded with irrelevant results.

ImmDanny · 04-22-2021, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakely

Search here is pretty horrible. or, more probable, my search-fu is horrible.

It either doesnt work at all, and when it does it returns results based on each word, not the whole phrase. so its flooded with irrelevant results.

I have same issue, a lot of people are quick to say "use the search button" but half the time when I try searching I get an error message saying Camaro6 can't load the page (internet is fine otherwise). Or I get tons of irrelevant posts that I still have to sift through. Easier just to make a post asking the question again. Worst case people link you to the relevant threads, best case they actually answer your post.

Spaceme1117 · 04-22-2021, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MANNAXMAN

A few people have done it. Search is your friend.
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=499957
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449719

Never seen a search function on any forum that was actually useful. So no, the search in not your friend.

As for the muffler, I was thinking of doing the exact same thing.

Pressure wash it first, dry it, and then scuff with some scotchbright. Then spray it with some flat black high temp paint.

SSDan · 04-22-2021, 05:58 PM

Here you go fellas - a photo of the finished product. I painted the muffler and the inside of the exhaust tips over four years age. They all still look good. This is a simple and cheap mod. Manaxmann copied the link to my thread on this in his post.

Here's the link again in case you missed it: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449719

Drags1998 · 04-23-2021, 05:55 AM

I painted Mine when the car was New, Picked up 2/10's in the 1/4mile, and remember (The Blue Ones) are the FASTEST ONES!!!!!!

Crushin_LT1 · 04-23-2021, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImmDanny

I have same issue, a lot of people are quick to say "use the search button" but half the time when I try searching I get an error message saying Camaro6 can't load the page (internet is fine otherwise). Or I get tons of irrelevant posts that I still have to sift through. Easier just to make a post asking the question again. Worst case people link you to the relevant threads, best case they actually answer your post.

New discussion is always good, but as a tip for searching, just append camaro6 to the end of any search from your preferred search engine and you will get camaro6 related posts.

CodeCody · 04-23-2021, 09:11 AM

Best solution is just get an aftermarket catback or axleback with black tips (Corsa, AWE). IMO it will be unsightly regardless, just less so if painted black. I understand that this route is a lot cheaper than an aftermarket exhaust, and imo simple axlebacks are ridiculously priced now a days, but I still find it better than paint.

04-22-2021, 01:32 PM	#1
Snakely Drives: '21 Wild Cherry 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Auburn, Indiana Posts: 59	Black out muffler suitcase Has anyone done anything to black out the muffler? i was looking at my cars butt the other day, you know, as one does... and noticing that the muffler is quite visible below the rear 'skirt'. Sorry, no picture handy yet. maybe i'll snap one when i get home. I was thinking that maybe something as simple as a high heat black paint might be the way to go? or maybe i'll just leave it alone? __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry 2SS, M6, NPP, MRC https://natmus.org

04-22-2021, 01:35 PM	#3
joekd Drives: 2018 Camaro SS vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CT Posts: 449	I painted it on my wifes cadillac using satin black high temp spray paint, thinking of doing the same thing to my camaro soon __________________

04-22-2021, 02:20 PM	#4
joekd Drives: 2018 Camaro SS vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CT Posts: 449	Here's a pic of the caddy I did this a couple years, just sprayed with degreaser, scuffed and sprayed Ready for a touchup but looks much better then OEM Attached Images __________________

04-22-2021, 02:44 PM	#7
zaimer Drives: 23 ZL1 6speed Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: WI Posts: 1,272	Came across this... permanent solution! Attached Images

04-22-2021, 02:48 PM	#8
Snakely Drives: '21 Wild Cherry 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Auburn, Indiana Posts: 59	Search here is pretty horrible. or, more probable, my search-fu is horrible. It either doesnt work at all, and when it does it returns results based on each word, not the whole phrase. so its flooded with irrelevant results. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry 2SS, M6, NPP, MRC https://natmus.org

04-22-2021, 01:34 PM	#2
Zaqwert6 Drives: 2SS Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Posts: 396 View My Garage	I don't see any reason why you couldn't paint it with a good prep job. I agree though the silver looks horrible but mine only stayed on the car for about a week. :-)

04-22-2021, 02:42 PM	#6
Keloid Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: MI Posts: 33	Painted suitcase looks so much better - it turns that dirty can look into something that optically blends with car chassis. I used this: Rust-Oleum

04-22-2021, 05:58 PM	#11
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,243 View My Garage	Here you go fellas - a photo of the finished product. I painted the muffler and the inside of the exhaust tips over four years age. They all still look good. This is a simple and cheap mod. Manaxmann copied the link to my thread on this in his post. Here's the link again in case you missed it: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449719 Attached Images __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

04-23-2021, 05:55 AM	#12
Drags1998 Drives: 15 SilveradoLTZ,162SSVert BlazerRS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Minot,Maine Posts: 644	I painted Mine when the car was New, Picked up 2/10's in the 1/4mile, and remember (The Blue Ones) are the FASTEST ONES!!!!!!

04-23-2021, 09:11 AM	#14
CodeCody Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL Posts: 88	Best solution is just get an aftermarket catback or axleback with black tips (Corsa, AWE). IMO it will be unsightly regardless, just less so if painted black. I understand that this route is a lot cheaper than an aftermarket exhaust, and imo simple axlebacks are ridiculously priced now a days, but I still find it better than paint.

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