Pipe Wrap!

Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 11:10 pm

Can anyone tell me how to wrap exhaust pipes. I have the wrap and I am sure I can figure out how to put it on but how do you make it stick?

Thanks

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:01 am

Bloodshed wrote:

Can anyone tell me how to wrap exhaust pipes. I have the wrap and I am sure I can figure out how to put it on but how do you make it stick?

Thanks

Bloodshed: I don't know if you're still waiting to wrap your pipes or not, but will reply anyhow. Soak the wrap to soften it some, then my choice is to wrap from the back towards the front. you can anchor your wrap with a twist of safty wire or use some of the smaller S.S. hose clamps that are incuded with some kits. I wrap from the back so my overlap is less likely to collect bugs and road debris. Stop your wrap a short distance from the header bolts as it can make it difficult to remove the exhaust in the future. Some advocate spraying high temp paint on the pipes first as they feel the pipe is less likely to split or become damaged. There has been issues with pipes "splitting" but these have been mostly cheaper quality pipes. After wrapping and a short run to remove any moisture from your project you can then applie high temp paint to your wrap. I used black wrap and applied two cans of high temp for a darker look however several strong rainstorms later my wrap has a mottled appearance of black and silver, guess it's time to reapply some more !

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:02 am

Bloodshed wrote:

Can anyone tell me how to wrap exhaust pipes. I have the wrap and I am sure I can figure out how to put it on but how do you make it stick?

Thanks

Bloodshed: I don't know if you're still waiting to wrap your pipes or not, but will reply anyhow. Soak the wrap to soften it some, then my choice is to wrap from the back towards the front. you can anchor your wrap with a twist of safty wire or use some of the smaller S.S. hose clamps that are incuded with some kits. I wrap from the back so my overlap is less likely to collect bugs and road debris. Stop your wrap a short distance from the header bolts as it can make it difficult to remove the exhaust in the future. Some advocate spraying high temp paint on the pipes first as they feel the pipe is less likely to split or become damaged. There has been issues with pipes "splitting" but these have been mostly cheaper quality pipes. After wrapping and a short run to remove any moisture from your project you can then applie high temp paint to your wrap. I used black wrap and applied two cans of high temp for a darker look however several strong rainstorms later my wrap has a mottled appearance of black and silver, guess it's time to reapply some more !

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