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Though I doubt you care now, installing header wrap voids all ceramic warranties you may otherwise be entitled to.

Even so-called "high temp" powders can't hold up to exhaust temps. They might be good to 1200 degrees or so but exhaust temps frequently get much hotter, especially at the heads. It's why most in the industry have gone to ceramic coatings.

Not even "high temp" powder coating will withstand the temps those exhaust manifolds will dish out, especially right at the heads. You're better off with a high temp ceramic coating instead.

Once it's on there, it's ON THERE Bob. I don't even handle washed parts without gloves afterwards (oils in your skin can leave fingerprints). Consider the Cerakote as THE last thing your bare metal will ever have on it and plan accordingly. Like all metal finishing, prep is 98% of a great job.

I haven't looked personally but know NIC / Prismatic (who makes Cerakote) has all kinds of Material Safety Data and Test Sheets for every product. They probably have one for each Cerakote too. NICIndustries.com

Some use propane heat and pray, others like acetone (which I think leaves it streaky) but I prefer L.A.'s Awesome Cleaner and a scrub brush for most everything. Do your best inside the tubes but make sure you get 'em dry, especially welded areas. Paint thinner or acetone will clean your HVLP gun.

Beans are spilled my friend. It's advertised at effectiveness up to 2,200 degrees. Make sure your engine is well tuned first, don't run your headers on a dyno test, and DO NOT wrap them afterwards. Each can adversely affect any warranty.

Thanks Joe!! Saved me some typing :thumbsup: I will add here that the only thing about this that's pricey is the ceramic itself. As mentioned earlier, a little goes a long way. Most DIYers have the equipment on hand already. I suggest getting with your local car guys and seeing if anyone...

Yes Bob. It's a sprayed liquid that "cures" in the open air without any heat.

I got out of high temp ceramics simply because shipping costs for headers and manifolds are too prohibitive back and forth. The stuff is great! Call me sometime after 10:00 a.m. Central and I'll tell you how to do it yourself and save hundreds over a job shop.

How did it turn out Dave?? @dukeboy_318 that's the same supplier but the Cerakote gun coatings are considerably different from their others for polished metals, exhaust components, etc. It's very specialized.

BAD IDEA. "Power" coating is not going to hold up to exhaust temps. You need a high temp ceramic coating on that or you're just wasting your time and money.

Not really. I'd confirm they cover the entire header for that price and not just the outside.

I'm happy to help Charlie! Any time you can get what you want AND save money it's a great thing! (Outrageous shipping costs were to blame for me getting out of it and concentrating on my custom powder work instead.)

I want to know who "those guys" are who say ceramic coatings make the metal brittle. As one who has done high temp ceramic coatings (which were liquids applied over lightly media blasted metal and allowed to air dry), I fail to see the logic in this statement. Don't pass along rumors unless...

Normal cosmetic powder coating is good to 500-600 degrees give or take if the job is done right, but exhaust applications get MUCH hotter than that, especially right at the heads. The best bet is a high temp ceramic coating.

If you're going to coat them, use high temp ceramic. Cosmetic powder coating will not withstand the exhaust temps.

Lustle, it's more of an 'insurance policy' to retard deterioration and corrosion later. But it's your car ... :-D

High temp powders are only good to about 1200 degrees, and regular "cosmetic" powder coating won't last on exhaust applications.

No, you're right. Cosmetic powder coating is durable up to about 600 degrees. Beyond that -- as exhaust temps usually are -- is just asking for time consuming and costly rework. Your best bet for exhaust coating is high temp ceramic. As with any metal finishing, proper prep and...

.... so ... how much was the offer???? Lol Karl, you surely got that last part right and it's all I've relied on since the outset in 2007. When was the last time you noticed a PSC banner ad?? :-D Thanks again my friend and happy customer! You're awesome! (I loved the auction vids too...

Eddie, I enjoyed our chat today and have to thank KrazyKuda Karl for the great referral! I look forward to working with you. :-D

There you go ... expert advice!!! Lol

Unfortunately you can't just touch up high temp ceramic and expect it to retain all of its beneficial properties; it would have to be completely stripped and redone from scratch (no pun intended).

Did you mean ADDRESSING them, or dressing them? If you're thinking of exhaust wrap, don't. It's probably not in the ceramic coaters' fine print and not widely known, but that's one of the major reasons they can deny any warranty they might have extended to you when you bought them. If they...

Finally!!!!!!!!!! :-D SOMEBODY gets it -- Rod, welcome to FABO. It's refreshing to have another qualified pro on board who presents facts instead of just passing on rumors. Just like any finish on any metal, adequate prep and proper application are key to great results.

:-D ... Cerakote High Temp Ceramics, the best in the industry. You can get it from NICIndustries.com. Just like any finish, prep is everything; the materials are expensive so get with a few of your local buddies who also need to get it done and split the cost.

A note from the pro section: Heat wrap tape is the #1 reason that header coatings warranties are denied. The #2 reason is using hardware that isn't stainless on not only your exhaust components but on the valve covers above them -- rust drips are not covered.

x4 -- DO NOT put anything on top of your ceramic coating.

pish, I use the Permatex High Temp Metal Filler for necessary metal repairs underneath my powder coating work. It's amazing for my purposes ... but I've heard it's pretty lame for exhaust leaks. :-D It's not a 2-part system though; it's just a little premixed blister tube that you knead for a...