Thread: Headers, wrap versus paint or coatings

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you have to make sure they are coating the inside all the way thru and not only what you can see .not going to name names but some only coat what you can see. some big names play this game

If you paint your headers...

Basically the painted finish (using hi-temp paint) has to be baked and most of the time the oven is too small or the boss won't let you use the oven.

Step 1 - Remove headers from vehicle, strip finish off headers and clean thoroughly. Remove any grease or oil.

Step 2 - Paint headers with a name brand high temperature paint such as VHT.

Step 3 - Reinstall headers, be careful as not to get any grease, oil or dirt on painted surfaces.

Step 4 - Fire up the motor, run it for about 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 5 - Let headers cool.

Step 6 - Repeat steps 4 and 5 four to six times. The more the better.

The key points are;
Headers must be absolutely clean before painting.
Painted surfaces must be clean before the baking process.
Do not let the headers get too hot while baking.
To maintain your newly painted headers keep them clean, use soap and water (while cool).
The paint job can be touched up but the new paint has to be also baked.