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07-03-2010, 03:32 PM | #1 |
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Stock Muffler?
There is probably another thread asking the same question? I found nothing in a search relating to this...
While detailing my Yaris this afternoon... I noticed that the stock muffler at two of the back weld points is starting to rust? Looks crappy! My vehicle is a 2010 and only 6 months old. Is the Yaris known for this??? What can be done other than getting a new exhaust/muffler system. Paint? Specific paint for muffler? What would you recommend for DIY? Thanks in advance...
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07-03-2010, 04:02 PM | #2 |
You could hit it with some Rustoleum High-Temp flat black grille/oven paint.
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07-04-2010, 12:32 PM | #3 | |
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Quote:
I'm taking the surface rust off right now with 80 grit paper... I will be spraying on later this afternoon...
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~ Mark ~ 2010 Yaris 3-Dr Liftback, 5-Speed Manual, P185/60R 15, Bayou Blue Pearl I Love my YARIS - (Click below to see Gaslog): Most miles Tank: 538 tank/10.148 gal = 53.015 MPG / Most MPG: 54.95 MPG (ethanol) 425 tank/7.73 gal "The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people." -- Frank Kent |
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07-04-2010, 04:47 PM | #4 |
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There's certainly nothing wrong with painting/cleaning up your muffler, but I wouldn't get too concerned over this. Unfortunately, exhaust gasses are highly corrosive and will cause rust no matter what you do.
On the positive side, the muffler is pretty well hidden by the bumper cover...
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07-05-2010, 04:56 PM | #5 |
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Did my first coat of Rustoleum High Heat Paint...
Putting on the second coat... afterwards will be putting on my new exhaust tip... Here is a pic of the first coat...
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~ Mark ~ 2010 Yaris 3-Dr Liftback, 5-Speed Manual, P185/60R 15, Bayou Blue Pearl I Love my YARIS - (Click below to see Gaslog): Most miles Tank: 538 tank/10.148 gal = 53.015 MPG / Most MPG: 54.95 MPG (ethanol) 425 tank/7.73 gal "The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people." -- Frank Kent |
07-05-2010, 06:18 PM | #6 |
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I did something similar... just sprayed the lower visible part with regular spray paint leftover from another project. It adds considerably to the good looks of the Yaris.
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07-06-2010, 03:06 PM | #7 |
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My brother had a Kia Sportage that rusted out in 5 years and woulldn't pass state inspection anymore. Same thing happened to my S-10 but was able to cut out the rust it was also 5 years old. About only thing can do is wash underneth as much as possible in winter
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07-08-2010, 06:00 PM | #8 |
Tw200--excellent!
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Looks nice....agree with the above....unfortunately it's a high wear item.
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