I just got my Bugeye header back from Swain Tech Coatings. Of course,
the proof is always in the pudding, but I went with them rather than
"Jet-Hot" because they advertise "at least a 50% reduction in radiant
heat for their "White Lightning" product. I may use them for the big
healey pipes also.
The pipes are an oyster color (silver gray) and the finish is rough
but the appearance is pleasing I think. "Because this is a true
ceramic insulating coating and not a high temperature paint, it is
not available in colors. However, the coating can easily be painted
with a good high temperature paint." It will be several weeks before
I have the car running again so I don't know if the temp. assurances
will pan out, but I am pleased with the uniformity of the coating
application and the overall appearance. "White Lightning is a three
layer permanent coating that is applied approximately .015" thick."
My pipes were slightly rusted with paint flaking off. the pipes were
cleaned up and coated for $150.00.
Anyone have experience with the product?
No financial interest - just a pleased customer - so far.
You can look at the physical appearance of the pipes here:
http://homepage.mac.com/linwoodrose/PhotoAlbum7.html
You can look at Swain's web site here:
www.swaintech.com
Lin Rose
1960 BT7 in restoration
1959 Bugeye
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