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russian · 11-09-2003, 12:04 PM

i got a hotshot header but its sorta starting to brown up at the bottom connection, and coat is coming off. i was thinking of recoating it, sanding it with sandpapaper. what kind of paint should i use? high temp, any specific brand, tecnique? thanks guys

Ghettokracker71 · 12-08-2003, 11:15 AM

I'd say sand it down, get some of that header wrap stuff from like Jegs.com or somebody, and they also have high-temp coating to go over the wrap to help it last better, and look good, that way you'll also lower your engine bay temperature !

EDIT:When you insulate your header(s) you also get a better flow rate out of them,and thus a more efficient header

REVo · 05-06-2007, 01:37 PM

how long have you had them on?? I just helped install some on my friends 89 240sx...we only ran it f or one night and the paint is already starting to come off...

Jung918 · 05-06-2007, 02:40 PM

Just sand it down and use BBQ paint. I would stay away from wrapping headers.

tknbkthrsdy4anfg · 05-06-2007, 03:06 PM

Wrapping eats headers, have someone sand blast them clean and go to kragen and get some 1200 degree spray paint with ceramic. You'll be good.

11-09-2003, 12:04 PM	#1
russian Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dallas TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,336 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	header recoat i got a hotshot header but its sorta starting to brown up at the bottom connection, and coat is coming off. i was thinking of recoating it, sanding it with sandpapaper. what kind of paint should i use? high temp, any specific brand, tecnique? thanks guys __________________ I must break you.

05-06-2007, 01:37 PM	#3
REVo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa Age: 37 Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how long have you had them on?? I just helped install some on my friends 89 240sx...we only ran it f or one night and the paint is already starting to come off... __________________ WTB: 89-94 240sx coupe auto or manual pm

05-06-2007, 02:40 PM	#4
Jung918 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA Posts: 3,203 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Just sand it down and use BBQ paint. I would stay away from wrapping headers. __________________ Sale: Hello Kitty Horn Button S14 Rear Valences K.Y. Gordon the Thief (Tony Chen)

12-08-2003, 11:15 AM	#2
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 38 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd say sand it down, get some of that header wrap stuff from like Jegs.com or somebody, and they also have high-temp coating to go over the wrap to help it last better, and look good, that way you'll also lower your engine bay temperature ! EDIT:When you insulate your header(s) you also get a better flow rate out of them,and thus a more efficient header