Date:         Wed, 10 Sep 2003 17:38:26 -0700
Reply-To:     Tromper <tromper@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Tromper <tromper@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Exhaustive Research
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Hi folks,

Back on the last exhaust thread folks were complaining about
the tailpipe from the bus depot rusting out on them even when painted

Well it's been a couple months, an interval I was assured would show me
the error of my ways, and I fear I am still persisting in my vile habits
and my exhaust is still obstinately black.

I'm not sure what the rest of you did, but I went over the exhaust a couple
times with naphtha ('bout 2 bucks a can 'round here give or take I think I
used
almost a 10th of it) to get the thick coating of oil off the exhaust and the
tailpipe, then I used 'bout 1/2 to 2/3rds a can of high temp spray paint
('bout
5 bucks for the can) gave it 'bout 3 or 4 coats over the course of a day, I
did
find a spot I had to re naphtha cuz the paint would stick but other then
that
not a lot of effort to it.

Totals are pretty easy around 120-130 including shipping for the exhaust and
pipe from Ron + 15 min work and 4 bucks in material vs 180 for the exhaust
locally,
possibly the same exhaust, or something hideous from stebro (I never did get
a
firm price on that) and 20 bucks if I recall for the special VW pipe.

The other stuff is doubtless incredibly cool and neat and stuff, but this
has held
up to gritty mountain roads, splashing through a few streams and the usual
wear and
tear just fine.  If it rusts, I'll probably brush it down touch it up using
the
same can of paint.

Fits my budget, don't' know 'bout you folks.

Tromper
Official Cheap Bastard and proud owner of an ugly 82 Dieselfant II with a
black exhaust

Curiosity Kills more Mice then Cats