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Offline burrpenick

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PAINTING NEW STEEL HEADERS
« on: September 20, 2007 - 11:19:47 AM »
I know this is a losing battle, but I do want to spray something on these new headers to keep them looking decent a little longer. They are already pained black but there  is already some rust and scratches. I was considering the VHT paint, but should I use their primer first or is that just a waste of funds? Any other paint suggestions? I have heard of others using barbeque grill paint that is much cheaper....


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Re: PAINTING NEW STEEL HEADERS
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2007 - 01:05:59 PM »
Eastwood or Por 15 high heat manifold paint would eb what i would use

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Re: PAINTING NEW STEEL HEADERS
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2007 - 01:24:00 PM »
dont waste your time and money
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Re: PAINTING NEW STEEL HEADERS
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2007 - 01:46:40 PM »
I used the POR 15 manifold paint.  It says on the side its rated to 1400*

How hot does a header get? 

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Re: PAINTING NEW STEEL HEADERS
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2007 - 04:11:08 PM »
I used the POR 15 manifold paint.  It says on the side its rated to 1400*

How hot does a header get? 

If the header isn't ceramic coated, it can get near that, believe it or not. Hard to believe any paint could take that, but I could be wrong.


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