aftermarket pipe care

[mroc]

Hey there any tips on keeping a new exhaust looking new and rust free. I live in a wet city so my new awesome pipes rust so fast have a few ones any tips.on what to do to keep em looking new?

[chaz35]

Did you get chrome one?  If not, maybe can paint with high temp paint, like OEM exhaust painted black.  Otherwise, just ride it, if come home wet, run it long enough to dry out.  Will rust a little, but last long time.  Hopefully, don't have to store outside.

I recently bought one and didn't get chrome, didn't want to pay extra $'s, not worried about it rusting a little.  I have one on 03 that is probably 10 years old, rusted but runs/ sounds awesome.  I care more about how it performs, less about looks, just me you may have different view.  Cheers

[zombie]

VHT 1500*f Clear.
I use it on my 2t pipes, and it works.

[mroc]

Thanks zombie I will pick some up.

[TheAmishSasquatch]

Might want to consider having it powder coated. Shouldn't  cost more then about $40. Most even offer a polished-look finish that looks similar to chrome.  I never ride in the rain and I bring my scoot inside at night so that's how I keep mine from rusting.