As I posted before, I ordered a new set of shorties to replace my cracked header(s). However, since I wanted to go the economical route, my new headers are not treated with any high-temp. paint/ceramic coating, but I thought I might as well paint them myself before I get them installed on Thursday. However, they are currently painted with a standard paint to keep them from rusting in the package. Does anyone know if I should strip this paint before I apply high-temp. paint or can I go ahead and paint the headers as they are? I am worried that the high-temp paint won't bond well and thus peel off, leaving the regular paint exposed which will easily come off and I'll be left with a set of rusty headers before too long. Any help would be much appreciated!

 

Well, I went ahead and sanded the headers and applied a couple coats of aluminum high temp. paint to them. The color came out much better than I expected. I can't wait to have them in!

 

i have yet to find any paint that doesnt burn off. the best thing i have used so far is VHTs flame proof coating.

 

TF,

I bought 2 bottles of Cermakrome. It's just like Jethot, but you can do it at home.
I haven't used it yet. But I've heard alot of good things about it.

Jerry D

 

You guys are right. The paint flaked off immediately. All I have are a set of bare metal headers. Oh well.

 

the orange VHT that i put on my headers is still there. kinda. its still orange, but it will wipe right off, its been on there a month though. i also painted my mufflers and they are holding up well. next i will try the blue or black. i can get it cheap cause I work at a dirt bike shop and a lot of distributors we buy from sell it.

 

Well part of the problem is you have to let the it cure before driving. Basically like let the vehicle idle (don't drive it) for about 20-30min until hot then turnoff and cool. Repeat this a few times. That cures it.

Next time my headers come off (when the roller 302 w/ AFR165s goes in) I'll be coating them properly this time.

It's not a paint but like a high temp coating. Car Craft had a BIG writeup on this within the last year.

 

Obviously, I need to try something else because the paint bubbled up and peeled off before the truck ever left the garage. Hit Man X, what is the stuff you are referring to called?

 

Damn, dvldog458, nice truck!

 

THANKS !
Slowly but surely I'm gettin there.

Later,
Jerry D.