Header paint

[SMOKEDYA]

Whats everyone used to paint there headers with? I seen some stuff by VHT but it says you need to go threw a heating process to make it durable. Has anyone used it,and how well does it hold up?Does long tubes get hotter then shorties or equals?Also my bay will be red and my engine combo is black and flat black.So would white headers look sweet in the mix? peace





john

 

[Shaolin Crane]

its funny you posted this i just updated my thread i coated my headers with VHT and yes they need heat to get it to harden until then it stays kinda soft, but all you need to do is hit the paint a small torch to harden it here are some pics

btw i did the mid pipe too

 

[MAC'n89Blckstng]

I used POR15 black velvet high temp paint for my Bassani equal lengths. Seems to be holding up great so far!

 

[Gearbanger 101]

If you want it to last, the only real way to do it is with a true Jet Hot ceramic coating. Otherwise....its just a matter of time before the paint is burnt and flaking off.

My Kooks LT's are going on 5-years now and they look as good as they did the day I bought them.

 

[Shaolin Crane]

If you want it to last, the only real way to do it is with a true Jet Hot ceramic coating. Otherwise....its just a matter of time before the paint is burnt and flaking off.

My Kooks LT's are going on 5-years now and they look as good as they did the day I bought them.

agreed i had gibson equal length shorties on my 89 f150 and the coating lasted a good 10+ years, only reason i say plus is i dont have the truck anymore

 

[fiveohwblow]

Used black header paint on mine and going on 3 years not flaking off. Get the right stuff and you're golden.

 

[SMOKEDYA]

Used black header paint on mine and going on 3 years not flaking off. Get the right stuff and you're golden.

justin,do you or anyone else on here know of a place in washngton or portland oregon that does jet hot coating? peace







john

 

[MAC'n89Blckstng]

I sand blasted my headers and shot the POR stuff with a gun and they didn't even smoke when I started my car for the first time. I think its pretty good stuff. I heard a guy painted the hot side of his turbo with that stuff and its still holding up. Its good for 1400 degrees or somethin like that.

 

[bentley429isBAC]

I used vht on my hotside and its been on for a year still looks pretty good.

 

[Cobra912]

if you paint them make sure they are well prepped and heated immediately after. if you don't and leave them sitting around while putting together the car I guarantee the paint won't stay on.

 

[SMOKEDYA]

ok well thanks guys for all the suggestions. i will think it threw and hopefully see if i can find someone local to jet hot coat if anything? peace







john

 

[Gearbanger 101]

ok well thanks guys for all the suggestions. i will think it threw and hopefully see if i can find someone local to jet hot coat if anything? peace

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[SMOKEDYA]

Thanks i'll call them tomorrow. i tried to enter my zip and there is no matches found within a 250 mile radius peace



john