Not smashed, I am panning to remove the steering drag link and to get the drivers side out, then repainting them with the VHT high heat primer and paint at this point as the headers had not leaks before. I'd be interested to see the skid plate if you have a picture.
I have hedmans on my Scamp. I followed the instructions on the VHT after having them sandblasted and it flaked off in almost no time. I regret not having them cerakoted or jet coated or something. Just my experience.