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Dan_Lockwood Samba Member
Joined: October 03, 2023 Posts: 188 Location: Clare MI
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:44 am Post subject: Best Paint for Headers |
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Hi all...
Did a search, but came up empty handed.
I have my 1-5/8" 4 into 1 exhaust on my sand rail. It will be a 2276 when completed.
The headers were chromed when I bought it and I have bead blasted the chrome as it was rusted in some places. I want to paint it probably satin black.
What's the best "paint" to do the job?
Thanks in advance!
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94touring Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2020 Posts: 313 Location: Oklahoma - OK
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:49 am Post subject: Re: Best Paint for Headers |
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I've used POR high temp manifold paint with success on non VW cars. They have a flat black I do believe. |
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74 Thing Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2004 Posts: 7395
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:54 am Post subject: Re: Best Paint for Headers |
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If you have a gas bbq put some alum foil down and bake it in there when you are done to cure the paint. |
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jpaull Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2005 Posts: 3467 Location: Paradise, Ca
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:59 am Post subject: Re: Best Paint for Headers |
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There is 2 pages of Header Paint replies here:
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NJ John Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2007 Posts: 2232 Location: HdG, MD & NJ
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:01 am Post subject: Re: Best Paint for Headers |
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VHT header paint. Preferably on a sand blasted surface. _________________ 1973 standard, yellow, lowered, 3” narrowed front, 1600 blo-thru turbo w/single dell 15.4@86, so far
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calvinater Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2014 Posts: 3334 Location: 802 The Pointless Forrest
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:13 am Post subject: Re: Best Paint for Headers |
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rutland stove paint , good to 2000 degrees. _________________ "Albatross"! |
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BFB Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: Best Paint for Headers |
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Sherwin Williams makes a high temp black paint that ive used for years on anything from headers to wood burning stoves.
Recently i tried some cerekote on a header , id probably suggest it as itd be easier to find and purchase than Sherwin Williams high temp _________________ Forced induction can overcome a lot of obsticles that gets in it's way
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DesertSasquatchXploration Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2021 Posts: 548
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: Best Paint for Headers |
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NJ John wrote: |
VHT header paint. Preferably on a sand blasted surface. |
Yes 100% get it clean and something to bite on.
I had really good luck with Krylon K01707077 High Heat on my bbq restoration at first it was really uneven and looked terrible. I did like 5 heat cycles to set the paint it looks kick ass now got more shiny and even as time went on. The key is to heat it till it smokes and stop let cool repeat at least 5 times I got a great bond. Been outside for a year now paint is perfect, I don't cover it. Never been over 600F but it claims 1200F. I just finished a custom muffler for the gas powered rock flinger, I'm going to try it on that this weekend I bet it will hold up fine.
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bedlamite Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2004 Posts: 183 Location: WI
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NJ John Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2007 Posts: 2232 Location: HdG, MD & NJ
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:18 am Post subject: Re: Best Paint for Headers |
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I found that most bbq paint are so very flat looking. The VHT looks like it was professionally applied. One of my blue headers.
_________________ 1973 standard, yellow, lowered, 3” narrowed front, 1600 blo-thru turbo w/single dell 15.4@86, so far
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richparker Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2011 Posts: 6989 Location: Durango, CO
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:05 am Post subject: Re: Best Paint for Headers |
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I’ve tried VHT and the Rustoleum. I’ve only had short term success with both. I’ve painted and installed as well as curing in the BBQ and installed. I’ve found they’ve only last about a year and then require a repaint. Maybe I’m just bad at it. 🤷♂️ no issues with using it on engine tin, only headers and quite packs. I’ve since switch to Stainless, less of a headache. _________________ __________
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zerotofifty Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2003 Posts: 1578
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:41 am Post subject: Re: Best Paint for Headers |
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I find frequent repaint is required for best results. all the types I have tried do eventually fail. _________________ Give peace a chance. No American war with Russia! |
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Dan_Lockwood Samba Member
Joined: October 03, 2023 Posts: 188 Location: Clare MI
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:21 am Post subject: Re: Best Paint for Headers |
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I just ordered five different color samples from Creakote. Should have them Saturday.
It looks like the best option from a DIY standpoint. I'll let you all know how it covers. I watched a guy Creakote a set of long tube Corvette headers and he said that from a pint, he had almost half of it left over.
Worth a try for $80/pint.
Thanks for all the input and recommendations, Dan |
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Olli from NJ Samba Member
Joined: May 10, 2007 Posts: 302 Location: Milton,DE
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:05 pm Post subject: Re: Best Paint for Headers |
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Caterpillar has an excellent high heat black in spray cans. Works well. I just did a quick Google search and was able to find it.
House of Kolor used to have an outstanding high heat black. It dried to a really nice satin black. I still have some. I don't think they make it anymore.
I have been wanting to try Cerakote.
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zerotofifty Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:41 pm Post subject: Re: Best Paint for Headers |
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I wonder how good old fashion lead based paint will work??? _________________ Give peace a chance. No American war with Russia! |
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