I am getting good at wrapping the exhaust. Rather than soak it in water I prefer to pre-paint the wrap , both sides of the wrap and then wrap it. After that I paint the wrap again when it is on the pipe. Dealing with flat black allows for heavy saturation. I don’t know if it will give me more rust protection for stock pipes or not . I only need about 18 months or so. After that I will buy a different exhaust. I am having fun with this motorcycle. Where it ends up , style wise, will be a surprise. Now I have to wire the brake/ turn signal lights.