Making exhaust realistic, scratch build or use the kit

[Tim H]

I am wanting to have a realistic exhaust for a couple of projects I am working on. In the past I have used the appropriate size aluminum tubing with a flexible core to prevent kinking. But BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH if I can remember what I used. (Old age sucks) So I am looking to my colleagues here for help.

Other than making it from scratch is there anyway to make a kit exhaust look realistic and presentable. One of the projects I am making. Uses aftermarket mufflers and Headers.

 

Thanks

Tim

[StevenGuthmiller]

Sand off all of the mold lines and shoot the pipes and mufflers with varying shades of Alclad paints.

 

 

Steve

 

 

[935k3]

4 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

Sand off all of the mold lines and shoot the pipes and mufflers with varying shades of Alclad paints.

 

 

Steve

 

 

I agree. This exhaust for a racing BMW was done with a base of chrome then some Alclad Pale Burnt Metal. Clear blue and yellow highlights.

 

Edited January 2, 2019 by 935k3