Header Paint
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,366
Likes: 432
From: Seattle Area WA
I've had good luck with VHT, does require some pre and post prep as mentioned above. I tired POR-20 at first and that did not work out well at all, it looked great for about 5 minutes.
Check out my Blog on using VHT.
http://blog.scottsvettetalk.com/2007...g-headers.aspx
Check out my Blog on using VHT.
http://blog.scottsvettetalk.com/2007...g-headers.aspx
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,428
Likes: 5
From: Japan
In CA there used to be something called 'Kal-Gard', usually available in motorcycle shops. I've used all kinds of header paints and it was the only stuff that lasted. The EPA ***** have banned it here along with everything else that works though- you may have better luck in TX. Lately in lieu of the poop sold at the parts stores I've used BBQ paint as sold by Home Depot, Lowe's, Wal-Mart and the like.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,714
Likes: 32
From: Shreveport LA
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I used the same paint from Eastwood (Manifold Gray) and it lasted for about 6 years with no maintenance (other than cleaning). Good Luck!
Pro
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 668
Likes: 3
From: Platteville WI
If you want color choices, try a local Fireplace/Woodstove dealer. They sell lots of colors of high temp paint like Stove Bright. I used a nice silver color on my Hooker side pipe headers. They look really nice. Plus, with a $10 spray can, I can touch them up from time to time. That's a lot easier than trying to match up some sort of manufactured finish. You can also get the same color by the quart for brush-on.
