Catalytic Converter theft deterrent - How to protect Catalytic Converter by Painting and Etching

In this video, see how to find your catalytic converter and how to paint and etch your catalytic converter with our DIY steps. We recently had our catalytic converter stolen from our SUV. In fact, both buildings of our apartment complex had multiple catalytic converters stolen from the underground parking lot. Watch our DIY video to paint and etch catalytic converters and also find out what other measures we are trying in order to protect our catalytic converter. Whether you have had your catalytic converter stolen or are worried your may be a target for this crime, it may be a good idea to make your catalytic converter less desirable by doing what police recommend. One such recommendation is to paint and etch your catalytic converter so that if thieves are caught in possession of your stolen catalytic converter, they will be charged and your stolen property can be tracked back to you. Click & skip to the step you want to watch: 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - What you will need 02:57 - Safety 03:25 - Locating the Catalytic Converter 04:10 - Prep and Paint 04:59 - Engraving / Etching 05:28 - Additional measures #CatalyticConverterTheft #CatalyticConverters #carsecurity #carsecuritysystem #securityforcar ========== If you find our videos useful you can support our channel by using our affiliate links to purchase the products in our video, similar or better. As Associates of Amazon, eBay and others we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, at no cost to you. Tools / Hardware used for Paint & Engraving: Bright colored high temperature engine or exhaust header paint Infrared thermometer Painter’s blanket and foam mat Scouring pad Safety glasses Gloves, shop paper towel, rubbing alcohol Carbon filter mask Dremel rotary tool with engraving bit → https://amzn.to/38dfYxT Tools for additional measure taken: Exhaust clamps 2 3/4" → https://amzn.to/37yI8J4 Steel cable 3/16" x 125' → https://amzn.to/3xf1KNb High temp exhausts bonding paste © Frakking Creations 2021 → Subscribe & Share (Help us reach our ambitious goal - 25K subscribers): http://www.youtube.com/FrakkingCreati... ======================================= CAT theft video sample courtesy of @FakeAsFg:    • Broad daylight catalytic converter stealing   Global news “Catalytic converter thefts on the rise in Edmonton, police”: https://globalnews.ca/news/8224143/ed... Edmonton Police Services “Catalytic converter thefts continue to trend high across city”: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/Me... How spending $6 could keep thieves away from your catalytic converter    • How spending $6 could keep thieves away fr...   ======================================= Did you ENJOY this video? → Buy us a Super Thanks in YouTube app → Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoff.ee/FrakkingCreations Visit us for more unique and helpful content: → https://frakkingcreations.com/ ======================================= Catalytic Converter video series: Catalytic converter theft: What to expect →    • Catalytic Converter theft: What to do & ex...   4 ways to prevent catalytic converter theft →    • 4 ways to Prevent Catalytic Converter Thef...   Our other videos that you might like: Best OBD Lock - Prevent OBD Car Theft and Key Cloning with OBD-Saver OBD Port Lock →    • Best OBD2 Lock - Prevent OBD Car Theft and...   Complete best car emergency kit for everyone + Add-on essentials for Winter car survival kit →    • Make your own Complete Car Emergency Kit w...   How to use a Steering Wheel Lock properly - Things you didn’t know about steering wheel locks! →    • Steering wheel locks are not 100% - How to...   ======================================= Our video gear (Our affiliate links): DJI Osmo Pocket → https://amzn.to/318BZdM Samsung S9 Canon SX40 HS → https://amzn.to/2T85XxD Sony HDR-AS20 → https://amzn.to/2I3qhdk (As Associates of Amazon, Ebay and others we may earn a small #CommissionsEarned, at no cost to you, from qualifying purchases.) ======================================= Thank you for your support! ~ Content creators of Frakking Creations ======================================= Soundtrack: Dan Henig - Subway Dreams Disclaimer: Any information available at this channel or on its videos are intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for advice provided by an appropriate or qualified professional. Due to many factors beyond the control of Frakking Creations, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Frakking Creations assumes no liability for property damage, injury or loss incurred as a result of improper use of tools, equipment or from any of the information contained in this video. Frakking Creations recommends safe practices when working with tools seen or implied in this video. Use this information at your own risk.