sprayed my manifolds with header paint
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sprayed my manifolds with header paint
VHT 2000 degree ceramic coating. I wanted more of a factory subtle look compared to the aluminum look, and got rid of some rust spots here and there. (Picture is just the first coat before I idled it) The stuff is like ink, it really sets in. What do you think?
(gotta love the aluminum foil. cheap, but works great!)
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Depending on the brand you should not have to bake it. It heats up when you turn on the car. I can't see the pictures at work.
Please let me know how it looks after a while. Mine flaked up on my header.
Please let me know how it looks after a while. Mine flaked up on my header.
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QUOTE (DTN @ Jun 29 2010, 01:19 PM)
Please let me know how it looks after a while. Mine flaked up on my header.
The flaking is usually because of surface rust. did you clean your header first? or just spraypaint on top of the rusty surface?
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I'll try to find a classier foil. Hahaha.
@DTN yeah I cleaned the headers, but don't forget there's ceramic coating already underneath too. I'm sure some rust spots with flake. I will report back. The directions say to Idle the car for 15 mins, some smoke rises, turn off for 15 mins, repeat X 4. So far after a few drives it looks like it's doing a great job. I think it looks really good in person, really clean. I might spray the CAI too.
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@DTN yeah I cleaned the headers, but don't forget there's ceramic coating already underneath too. I'm sure some rust spots with flake. I will report back. The directions say to Idle the car for 15 mins, some smoke rises, turn off for 15 mins, repeat X 4. So far after a few drives it looks like it's doing a great job. I think it looks really good in person, really clean. I might spray the CAI too.
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QUOTE (Random @ Jun 29 2010, 05:50 PM)
The flaking is usually because of surface rust. did you clean your header first? or just spraypaint on top of the rusty surface?
I sprayed a brand new tubular manifold and it still flaked right off. And the parts that didn't, looked faded.
Shop around for a real ceramic coat. That one company that everyone likes is overpriced. Name escapes me right now. I have a local guy that does I4 manifolds for around $100.