Header paint options

[tom jaffeux]

Winter project looking to repaint my headers old paint starting to come off. Question I have is what paint is best? VHT,CERAKOTE,POR-15 or another brand, reviews are all over the place so I thought the best place to get reviews is from here. I know when it comes to painting prepping is the number one thing that Has
to be done good for the paint to last. I guess that’s the reason my first paint job on my headers did not last lol.
Thanks Tom

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[pnora]

Old headers and new paint only look good hanging on the wall. We used to blast them, paint them and bake them. Even doing that most paint will not last. There might be better paint for heat now days but I doubt it will be there for the long haul. I would shop around for some new ceramic coated headers.

 

[davek]

this might help Whats the best high temp paint for HP exhaust Manifolds?

 

[diesel_lv]

I used Cerakote on the hotside of my turbo on my jet boat. The hotside gets extremely hot. It holds up very well. Proper prep n follow instructions.

 

[snakeoil24]

THe best heat paint for Headers is simple graphite. You will not believe how good it is and resistant to all corrosion issues.

 

[Bighouse]

THe best heat paint for Headers is simple graphite. You will not believe how good it is and resistant to all corrosion issues.

Graphite powder?

 

[Photon440]

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[snakeoil24]

Lubricant in a spray amazing

 

[matthon]

I had good luck with Rustoleum outdoor grill paint.