Anyone find paint that will stay on headers?

BigMike · Post by **BigMike** » November 28, 2011, 2:32 pm

I bought some of this today but I'm skeptical. I was also thinking of using header wrap just so I don't have to look at the rust when everything else will be looking so good.

BigMike · Post by **BigMike** » November 28, 2011, 2:43 pm

I just saw a couple of YouTubes on this and it sounds like it will work. I have to find the High Heat Primer. Getting the rust off of the headers is going to a b!itch.

Hoofbeat Racer · Post by **Hoofbeat Racer** » November 28, 2011, 2:43 pm

Ceramic coating looks great and functions great. Worth every penny. Unfortunately, it normaly costs as much or more than the headers themselves

Bill W · Post by **Bill W** » November 28, 2011, 7:50 pm

my 2 cents on header wrap... it holds in moisture and will rust out a set of headers right quick.... just ask my neighbor.

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » November 28, 2011, 8:20 pm

I used that on my headers. word good for a few months. then the water and road crap got on them and it started to peal/burn off. just on the bottom. the top still looks good.

36truck · Post by **36truck** » November 28, 2011, 8:30 pm

Try John Deere muffler black. I don't know how the new stuff is. I've used it a number of years ago & it held up well.

turtle1056 · Post by **turtle1056** » November 29, 2011, 1:30 pm

I have successfully used a product called "stove black", a paint? which is a high temp black coating for woodstoves.

It seems to last longer than anything else i have tried.

dragginwagon · Post by **dragginwagon** » November 29, 2011, 1:55 pm

i like to powder coat them high temp black and then wrap them

TonyC · Post by **TonyC** » November 29, 2011, 5:02 pm

Bill W wrote:my 2 cents on header wrap... it holds in moisture and will rust out a set of headers right quick.... just ask my neighbor.

I agree. I had wrap on a set of pipes on my Harley that were installed correctly per the manufacturer. Worked great for a while, but I ride no matter what the weather. During the summer I found that both pipes coming out of the heads split uniformly in the same area. Unwrapped them and also found rust spots and more cracks on both. The part of the header that is most susceptible to rust and cracking from moisture would be the first foot or so coming off the head.

I read a lot of debates on wrap and most agreed that they hold moisture even when you install them and seal them correctly. Long story short from my research on header material was that ceramic coating was the best route. Other than regular spray coating and replacing pipes every few years. I have a set of rusty headers on my Y Block and am dreading the cost of replacement. That's my 2 cents worth of experience anyway.

Power by Ford · Post by **Power by Ford** » November 29, 2011, 6:26 pm

I get mine done here and they always come out very nice. They are good people to deal with and are not too far of a drive for you.
http://www.headercoatings.com/pages/Pho ... otorsports

BigMike · Post by **BigMike** » November 29, 2011, 6:29 pm

Power by Ford wrote:I get mine done here and they always come out very nice. They are good people to deal with and are not too far of a drive for you.
http://www.headercoatings.com/pages/Pho ... otorsports

How much?

Power by Ford · Post by **Power by Ford** » November 29, 2011, 7:15 pm

The last set I had coated cost around 325

Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » November 29, 2011, 8:21 pm

Power by Ford · Post by **Power by Ford** » November 29, 2011, 9:48 pm

Just one of the many options and if your planning to keep the truck and are looking for longevity of the finish ceramic is the best way to go. Educate me if there is a more durable option.

Dirky · Post by **Dirky** » November 29, 2011, 11:00 pm

Power by Ford wrote:Just one of the many options and if your planning to keep the truck and are looking for longevity of the finish ceramic is the best way to go. Educate me if there is a more durable option.

Nitro-Plate is the BEST way to go. Get ready to spend, though!

http://nitroplate.com/