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Old 04-07-2004, 08:53 PM
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Anyone ever powder coat or nickel plate MAC headers?
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Ceramic coating is what you want. Nickel is basically like chrome.... Pretty till you get them hot the first time.
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Powder Coating? Can that take the heat?
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Powder Coating? Can that take the heat?
I believe powder coating melts/flows at around 400F, so I don't think it would be a good option for headers...
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