Just had a new original merc exhaust fitted on my 350SL and its painted black, although its got a fair few scratches on it showing nice shiny metal underneath. Why are they painted black? Is It just a protective covering to prevent rust during long term storage before sale? Does it burn off with use?
Why is the exhaust painted black?
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jibcl500
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Yes, but having said that the rear box on my 87 230te is rotten but I have a mate that can weld like Ive never seen before so he will be repairing it for me, anyway Ive cleaned it up and the main silencer has 97% of the original black paint on it, maybe its there to stop rust.
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Black or silver
I used to think 'black' was chosen because it was a good radiator of heat. However, a large percentage of cheaper exhaust components are not painted. I believe the most likely reason is simply to inhibit rust whilst the components are in storage, prior to sale. The paint often flakes off when in use.
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I used to think 'black' was chosen because it was a good radiator of heat. However, a large percentage of cheaper exhaust components are not painted. I believe the most likely reason is simply to inhibit rust whilst the components are in storage, prior to sale. The paint often flakes off when in use.
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Phil
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