dunkd

my header is pretty old and grose looking/dirty... its a DC 4-2-1, i want to paint it... i tried using regular high-temp paint from walmart but it just turned to powder after one day... is there a higher-tolerance hightemp paint available or should i just wrap it up with heatwrap?

trooper0641

go to kragens? and buy their high temp paint?

civickidd99

powdercoating might be better!

Archidictus

Jet hot coating is the only permanent solution. All the others will burn/flake/peel/dust off after time.

dunkd

what is jet-hot coating? and powdercoating costs $$, i want a DIY job.

Kalokohan

check out VHT products, they have very good high heat temp. products but like Archidictus said, jet coating would prolly be best.

Padawan

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kalokohan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check out VHT products, they have very good high heat temp. products but like Archidictus said, jet coating would prolly be best.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I believe that's what my brother used on his DC JDM 4-1 (it may have been something similar though). Even after following the directions thoroughly, and curing the paint, it flaked off in a matter of days.

Archidictus

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dunkd &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what is jet-hot coating? and powdercoating costs $$, i want a DIY job.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Jet Hot is a thermal barrier that is applied to the inside and outside of your header or intake or whatever you send them. Not only does it look incredible and last forever, but it doesn't crack under impact, increases airflow, reduces underhood temperatures and increases the life of your header.

It's expensive, but it's worth it.

Caveman74

I put 1200 degree temp paint on mine

maxrpm

Where can you get jet hot done?

jlv55

polish it.