So i started taking apart the exhaust that i got for a crackhead price. I transported it in one piece cause the bolts were rusted. I don't have any pics from when i started but this pic best defines the fvckery i had to work with.
thos pics were taken after the piping was hit with a rust neutralizer. After that i took a dremel to the bolts, sanded the piping, sanded all/most of the rust off, and hit it with 1200 deg rustoleum high heat grill paint. That will seal and prevent rust (hopefullly).
I also attempted to polish the can cause it had some rust spots on it. Did an ok job, didn't get it to a mirror shine though.