mild corrosion on headers...
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St. Jude Donor '08
mild corrosion on headers...
my ceramic coated long tubes have mild corrosion forming on the tubes around where they mount to the block. how common is this and is there a safe way to remove it without damaging/scratchin the headers?
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Why don't you contact the company who coated the headers for their recommendations? (JET HOT or HPC, maybe?)
I've removed mild surface JET HOT blemishes with a non abrasive metal polish in the past. I used WENOL metal polish applied to a soft clean towel and rubbed vigorously. It did leave a slightly shiny spot compared to the surrounding area, but it eliminated the blemish.
I've removed mild surface JET HOT blemishes with a non abrasive metal polish in the past. I used WENOL metal polish applied to a soft clean towel and rubbed vigorously. It did leave a slightly shiny spot compared to the surrounding area, but it eliminated the blemish.
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St. Jude Donor '08
well i bought them off the parts for sale section so my knowlege of them is limited. they're bassanis if that makes a difference. maybe i'll try the polishing route..
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You might check with BASSANI to see what they normally apply to their headers or contact the original owner if he applied the coating subsequent to his purchase.
Send off a message (or call) JET HOT and see what they recommend, anyway. JET HOT probably does more ceramic metallic coatings than anyone else.
Ceramic metallic coatings are durable, but can be damaged if you get overly aggressive with the metal polish.
If you elect to try and polish them yourself, use the mildest polish you have...the less grit the better. You can always step up to something else if it doesn't work initially.
You might laugh at the thought, but in the ol' days, we even used tooth paste to polish metal. I preferred minty green.
Even a good paint polish might produce the results you're looking for.
Send off a message (or call) JET HOT and see what they recommend, anyway. JET HOT probably does more ceramic metallic coatings than anyone else.
Ceramic metallic coatings are durable, but can be damaged if you get overly aggressive with the metal polish.
If you elect to try and polish them yourself, use the mildest polish you have...the less grit the better. You can always step up to something else if it doesn't work initially.
You might laugh at the thought, but in the ol' days, we even used tooth paste to polish metal. I preferred minty green.
Even a good paint polish might produce the results you're looking for.
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Le Mans Master
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From: enterprise al
St. Jude Donor '08
You might check with BASSANI to see what they normally apply to their headers or contact the original owner if he applied the coating subsequent to his purchase.
Send off a message (or call) JET HOT and see what they recommend, anyway. JET HOT probably does more ceramic metallic coatings than anyone else.
Ceramic metallic coatings are durable, but can be damaged if you get overly aggressive with the metal polish.
If you elect to try and polish them yourself, use the mildest polish you have...the less grit the better. You can always step up to something else if it doesn't work initially.
You might laugh at the thought, but in the ol' days, we even used tooth paste to polish metal. I preferred minty green.
Even a good paint polish might produce the results you're looking for.
Send off a message (or call) JET HOT and see what they recommend, anyway. JET HOT probably does more ceramic metallic coatings than anyone else.
Ceramic metallic coatings are durable, but can be damaged if you get overly aggressive with the metal polish.
If you elect to try and polish them yourself, use the mildest polish you have...the less grit the better. You can always step up to something else if it doesn't work initially.
You might laugh at the thought, but in the ol' days, we even used tooth paste to polish metal. I preferred minty green.
Even a good paint polish might produce the results you're looking for.
