Header Paint and hearder heat wrap ?'s

Right now I cant afford to have my Headers ceramic coated, but somthing needs to be done they look like crap, they are through the fender wall headers.

First Questions:
What paint is reccomended? I have been told VHT makes a decent header paint primer and clear. And to make sure I do all steps for best results. Anyone know about this?

Question Two:

My fender wall headers are close to the back wall of the fender and the heat had caused the old paint to chip and curl up. It looks like crap. The car is being painted in about a week or so. Will wrapping the header where it runs close to the fender wall help the paint not peel?