Don't waste your money (or time) on 1300 degree paint. It, like most other
paints will quickly burn off headers. The only thing that
will withstand that sort of temperature is a special high performance coating
that is rather expensive and possibly high temperature
powder coating.
Joe (How has two cans of different High temp 1300 degrees F sitting on a shelf
collecting dust)
Vic Whitmore wrote:
>
> I have used the high temp paint from Eastwood. I don't have the can if front
>of
> me but I think it was the Stainless Steel colour. It cures to a flat grayish
> colour and looks a bit flaky after a while but still holds on. No hints of
>rust
> showing through. I did the manifold and the first part of the pipe down to the
> frame level.
>
> I have just purchased the high temp (1300 degree) Bright Silver paint from
> POR-15. I have no experience or knowledge of anyone using it. I am going to
>try
> it on my Stainless exhaust. I have used the Black Gloss POR-15 in the past
>with
> great results so I am counting on this good experience as an indicator of how
> the high temp stuff will look.
>
> Vic Whitmore
> 76 Spitfire
> Thornhill, Ontario
>
> Sports Outfitters Supply wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone had any luck with finding
> > a paint that will stay on headers.
> > I've considered the coatings offered
> > by Eastwood but don't know anyone who has
> > used them. Thanks!
> > Larry
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