Originally Posted by DaveRS23
Originally Posted by TJP
Originally Posted by jcc
OP asked about TTI suggested about preventive use of WD-40, and that is all but ignored in the replies here so far.


No offense meant but I'm guessing it's being ignored as it sounds like pass the buck BS, to me anyway. Having owned a classic car resto/ repair shop for 25 years the only coating that has held up over time is Jet Hot or VHT.

That was my take, too. I only asked on the odd chance that there was some merit to it. I had never hear of spraying anything on headers. At least as a protectant.


Believe me, we have tried many. The manufacturer applied coatings are a flat rip off IMO. One is lucky if they hold up more than 1-2 years in the collector area and near the exh ports

That has been my experience, too.
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If I end up with new TTIs, I may try the WD40 thing. I don't have any confidence in it. But may try it in the 'what do you have to lose' vein.


Why not buy them bare, trial fit, then send to Jet Hot or try the VHT? my concern with the WD 40 is 1. it's going to get on surrounding areas. 2. likely to drip on the floor. 3. Is it going to stain, stink, smoke a bunch, burn when it gets hot? whistling shruggy twocents beer