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Old 08-05-2007, 11:30 PM
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my dc sports ceramic header isnt installed yet because im still waiting for megan racing to ship my catback, and i dont want my ceramic header to discolor and stuff too
i was wondering if i could powder coat it and would that be fine?
even under the extreme heat?
 
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Old 08-05-2007, 11:50 PM
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if you use high temp powder it should be fine, but i hear that powder is really expensive.
 
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Old 08-06-2007, 12:01 AM
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what else could i do to protect my ceramic header and make it last?
 
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Old 08-06-2007, 12:08 AM
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what else could i do to protect my ceramic header and make it last?
honestly? nothing. the ceramic coating shouldnt change much over time. it might rust, but thats the downside to not using stainless steel.
 
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Old 08-06-2007, 12:11 AM
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yea, that sucks that they dont make stainless steel for my car...
 
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Old 08-06-2007, 12:34 AM
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yea, that sucks that they dont make stainless steel for my car...
they do, type in "91 accord header" in ebay. Megan is there too.
 
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Old 08-06-2007, 11:46 AM
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yea, i was about to get the megan racing header until i found out it's not carb exemp
 
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Old 08-06-2007, 12:00 PM
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Default RE: can my header be powder coated?

I know this isn't the best option but look into high temp rust-o-leum spray paint. They make it for BBQ's and such, I think it will handle the temperatures that your header is putting out. This claims that it can handle 300-800 degrees F. I don't think a header gets hotter than that but does anyone know?

http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...BL=2&ddis=
 
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Old 08-06-2007, 03:35 PM
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not sure, pretty effin hot. but what i was told is that the thing with the high temp spray paint is that it isnt designed for long periods of heat, only short periods. and everyone who i know used it said it flaked off and looked worse than before. i would powder coat it if anything.
 
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