Header paint

SMOKEDYA · Oct 20, 2009

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 · Oct 20, 2009

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 · Oct 20, 2009

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

Gearbanger 101 · Oct 20, 2009

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 · Oct 20, 2009

Gearbanger 101 said:
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 · Oct 20, 2009

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

SMOKEDYA · Oct 20, 2009

fiveohwblow said:
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 · Oct 20, 2009

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 · Oct 20, 2009

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

Cobra912 · Oct 20, 2009

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 · Oct 20, 2009

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 · Oct 20, 2009

SMOKEDYA said:
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 · Oct 20, 2009

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

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