SS4Luck

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So im buying the uncoated pavesetters and i dont want them black i wanna paint them white, it i just got hi temp paint would it work? or is there some other special pant i have to get?

Starz T/A 17

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The Hi temp paint would be the stuff to use, but MOST LIKLY IT WILL FLAKE OFF, it is well worth it to get ceramic coated, not only to prevent rust but to keep the engine bay cooler, the coating helps insulate the heat and keep temperatures down. But back to the painting, I dont think ive ever read anyone having long term (meaning more then 4-5 months) success with painting headers

gillbot

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I used high temp paint on mine and they still look good as new after about 5 years.

orangeapeel

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1. Go to Wal-Mart
2. Ask/find BBQ grill paint
3. Self Check-out
4. Spray headers
5. Done deal

gillbot

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+1, mine look WAY better than most "coated" headers i've seen.

SS4Luck

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^ what color did you paint yours? im thinking white... i know i dont want just plain black though

gillbot

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I used the high temp silver paint, it's lasted 5 years so far. I put it on pretty heavy though.

94blownz281

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gillbot - how did you cure the paint for your headers? what high temp paint did you use? like where did you get it?

02trns_am

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What kind of high temp paint are ya using? I've tried a few different kinds on my race car headers but everything just burns off.

djsanchez2

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orangeapeel

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Wow! From the grave!

orangeapeel

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Probably used VHT paint.

LS1>girlfriend

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i used high temp on my 4 wheeler muffler, like 2500*. can said i had to bake it on so i used a propane torch lol. worked but it was a HUGE PITA.

02trns_am

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I've tried that VHT crap and it burnt off before the motor even warmed up what about that paint for grills? like somebody mentioned above...

94blownz281

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thing bout that is you need to cure the paint,ya know heat it up before you bolt them to the motor. i have had autozone high temp heat on my y-pipe for acouple years and i never cured it and it has never flaked off even whe ni blew my head gaskets and cover over heated at 130mph . my headers baked off though alittle and i wraped them but i want the clean look now.

wonder how good powdercoating would last on headers?

gillbot

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I used generic walmart high temp paint and let the car bake it on as it idled, they still look good after ~5 years.

94blownz281

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now is this the BB grill paint at walmart? when you say you sprayed it on heavy did you use only one can or two? thanks