Best way to do hot side/DP wrap?

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Jun 16, 2014 | 08:03 AM

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Best way to do hot side/DP wrap?

Bought my DEI titanium wrap for my hot side and down pipes, I'll be using safety wire to secure it and I'm using aluminized steel.

Should I paint the tubing with anything before wrapping it?

Jun 16, 2014 | 08:32 AM

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Soak the wrap in water. Then wrap it really tight. Use hose clamps.

Jun 16, 2014 | 11:52 AM

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I've read the titanium wrap doesn't need to be wet like others.

My main concern is about painting the tubes prior too... needs to be done or not?

Jun 16, 2014 | 11:56 AM

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I painted mine with vht flame proof before wrapping them with dei titanium. I used safety wire and hose clamps to make sure it was snug all around.

Jun 16, 2014 | 02:47 PM

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Just wrap it dry. It will wrap tight, then once it heats up it kinda bakes in.

Jun 16, 2014 | 03:18 PM

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if you read the instructions on their website it says just put the wrap on the exhaust. no spray, no treating it. Read instructions.

Jun 16, 2014 | 03:45 PM

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I painted mine first with that 1200* flame proof paint you get from the auto parts store. I just let it sit in the sun for an hour or 2 then wrapped it. Put the wrap in a bucket of water first. I've done it both ways dry and wet, and trust me it's much easier to use wet. Make sure to wear some rubber gloves or something cause that stuff if full of fiberglass.

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Jun 16, 2014 | 04:27 PM

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The dei titanium doesn't need water. It stretches good and will tighten up when it gets hot! just start and one end and start wraping lol

Jun 16, 2014 | 08:54 PM

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Try not to overlap the wrappings as you go, as it wastes the wrap. I was able to wrap my full crossover pipe, and my full downpipe out the fender with 25 feet I think.

I thought it needed to be overlapped 50 percent when wrapping? Good tip on the vice.

Jun 16, 2014 | 11:32 PM

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I just took my crossover into the pool with me and wrapped it underwater.

Jun 17, 2014 | 07:02 AM

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When all else fails...........Read the directions.

Jun 17, 2014 | 07:48 AM

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You guys realize op has titanium wrap that doesn't need to be wet right? Op I have titanium wrap. I also had my pipes coated with high temp treatment previously. Just wrap them tight dry and you're good to go.