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Header paint or coatings that last. #956982
03/23/11 01:47 PM
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I have a '40 Plymouth that I am making into a street rod. Open engine compartment and using lake style headers (from a kit). What do you guys use to keep the headers looking new? I can sand-blast and just use header paint, but I want it to last.

Ceramic coating is out of the question due to cost. Any luck with the POR 15 coating?

Re: Header paint or coatings that last. [Re: dusterguy] #956983
03/23/11 03:13 PM
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ceramic coating seems the best bet.

Re: Header paint or coatings that last. [Re: bboogieart] #956984
03/23/11 05:01 PM
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Ihave had good luck with POR15 black velvet and manifold grey. I will say that they perform much better if the engine is already run and tuned vs. first start up. Plus, if there is any old loose paint, you must get it off, or it will just lift the new stuff---like any painting product, preping is the key. No reason to sand blast which is nice, but it sure does help, and you can recoat it at anytime which is nice if you need to touch it up.


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Re: Header paint or coatings that last. [Re: 85_Ram_4speed] #956985
03/23/11 08:33 PM
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I had a set powder coated with a high temp silver. It has been on for 3 or 4 years now and it still looks like it was just done. Randy


1957 Dodge truck, Snakeskin Green with a little stroker motor. 1964 Plymouth Savoy wagon ( my new project)
Re: Header paint or coatings that last. [Re: dusterguy] #956986
03/23/11 09:31 PM
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Jet-Hot Sterling ceramic. Costs $$$ I paid about $300 to coat a pair of $150 hedmans--but they still look great.







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