Just a simple little DIY for those that might want to do the same. Always thought the large shiny exhaust cans took away from the look rather than enhancing it. Tools needed are a green 3m scotchbrite pad, Isopropyl Alcohol, painters tape, RustoLeum High Heat BBQ Black spray paint (2 cans), rags, and I highly recommend the 3M Paint Defender spray handle (especially if your hands are old and tired like mine )
These are available on Amazon or Autozone for about $6-7, great for any standard spraypaint can, makes the spraying 10x easier and better.
They make the RustoLeum High heat paint in a gloss black too but in my experience matte finishes tend to bond better and hold up better over time, especially to a shiny surface like stainless steel.

Start by cleaning areas to paint w/ soapy water, dry, then sand down everything w/ the Scotchbrite pad. Be sure to sand any rust deposits and road grime down to the original shine.

If you have a workmate these make great paint stands as they'll secure the pipes and you can keep the cans elevated a bit so you can get full spray coverage. If not, you'll have to wire them to a fence post or other method to secure them and keep them so you can get paint all around the cans.

Once you have your pipes secure give them a good rub down w/ Rubbing Alcohol, let dry then you're ready to paint. I started at the back of the cans where the tip is. Get every angle and every edge w/ about 3-4 coats, you'll be using entire spray can per exhaust can. Then do the can sides w/ a light coat followed by 3-4 heavy coats, just keep going around until you run out of paint, I think I got 4-5 full coats on.

Let dry for about 4 hours then install.

A big shout out to Soundmike for sharing the details and the paint he use

I'll post the installed pics in the next box this afternoon.

For those that have asked how the TopSpeed exhaust has done regarding rust, I've had no issues, even the mid pipe is clean, welds have darkened but no rust is prevalent

 

Ok, here's a before & after~

 

much better. the shiny cans are obnoxious. Another great DIY

These forums owe you!

 

Thanks Bat, I'm much happier w/ the look now, and big thanks to Soundmike for giving me the info on this.

 

Where did you get the tail light covers? Looks really good

 

Blueb@tmobile

 

Thanks! I had BlueBat overlays but now they're painted (the pics above are the painted tails).
Here's my DIY and if you need the cutouts I can hook you up
http://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-in...ils-sedan.html