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Old 05-09-2016, 12:48 PM
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Default Re: Header paint?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: John Brown</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.....any tips for painting them, thanks. </div></div>

We used to hang headers up and heat them from the inside with a propane torch (collector end down). Don't stick torch tip all the way inside the header as that causes the flame to go all funky. After the headers are hot enough that it is uncomfortable to touch then, it's time to start painting. After they are painted, warm them up again. Just don't get them so hot that the paint starts to bubble. </div></div>

That actually works VERY well. Sandblast to remove all old paint / rust, and de-grease. Get them good and hot with a torch (I also used a propane bottle from the grill with a &quot;weed Burner&quot; in the collector. Spray several LIGHT coats, heating in between coats.

I did this process on an old rusty set of Hedmans for my Chevy II, and I used cheap Rust Oleum BBQ black paint. Paint held up for 3 years and still looked OK when I pulled them to install coated tri-y headers. This is on a car that is in dry storage that typically sees 2k miles per year and no rain.
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Old 05-13-2016, 03:48 AM
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I have used POR 15 exhaust grey coating and had good luck with it.. Did a set of headers years ago with it..

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Old 05-16-2016, 12:06 AM
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Steve, what's that run? </div></div>

Give Jet Hot a call.
http://www.jet-hot.com/
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