Muffler finish

Mike CA · Nov 22, 2009

I have an original IH muffler. It had some light surface rust, so I gently wire wheeled it, and it cleaned up well. But the surface is a little rough. I was wondering what I can do to protect it. Do folks paint it, or something else?

Pat-CT · Nov 23, 2009

Try to find some high temp paint, such as "hamered steel" it looks just like the rear rims, should look quite nicely on a muffler also. can usually find in the paint section at any auto parts store

gene bender · Nov 23, 2009

Hi-Temp Aluminum works for me. Been on many long tractor rides ssome lasting up to three days and no problems.

S2710 · Nov 23, 2009

Napa has header paint in rattle cans. It works real well. It comes in alumninum and if you follow the direction it will last for a very long time and it looks GOOD Bob

Bob M · Nov 23, 2009

I've had excellent luck with Plasticote "hi temp aluminum" from a rattle can. Apply and cure per directions it will easily last 2 - 3 years if the tractor is stored inside.

If stored outside or the tractor is worked hard (so the muffler gets really hot) it'll need to be resprayed more frequently.

riverbend · Nov 23, 2009

Mike,

You are so lucky.

Spray an entire can of high temp paint inside the muffler (from both ends). I have had good luck with that helping to keep the insides from rotting out. The muffler on my H is 15+ years old and looks fine (except where the silver paint is burnt off the outside).

Greg

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