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thinking of paintinr my header and downpipe.

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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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thinking of paintinr my header and downpipe.

So i recently saw this product from VHT paint http://www.vhtpaint.com/flameproof.html
my header is starting to rust so i figured i would paint them. my question is what color should i use. My car is Yellow. thanks
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Curing FlameProof™
VHT FlameProof™ Coating only attains its unique properties after correct curing (refer to instructions on the can).

On the Vehicle
Paint must be completely dry before curing
Run at idle for 10 minutes
Cool for 20 minutes
Run at idle for 20 minutes
Cool for 20 minutes
Run under normal operating conditions for 30 minutes
Off the Vehicle
Paint must be completely dry before curing
Heat to 250°F (121°C) for 30 minutes
Cool for 30 minutes
Heat to 400°F (204°C) for 30 minutes
Cool for 30 minutes
Heat to 650°F (343°C ) for 30 minutes
Caution: Do not exceed the temperature of the least heat tolerant component or the base metal

Coating System
VHT provides a multi-high performance coating system for the ultimate in protection and quality. The system includes surface preparation, primer, paint and clear coat.

Prime SP118 FlameProof™ Primer
Coat SPXXX FlameProof™ Color
Finish SP115 FlameProof™ Clear



WOW WHAT A PAIN IN THE ASS
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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yeah i know it is a pain but it is cheaper than having to buy new parts down the road.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by kburgess04
Curing FlameProof™
VHT FlameProof™ Coating only attains its unique properties after correct curing (refer to instructions on the can).

On the Vehicle
Paint must be completely dry before curing
Run at idle for 10 minutes
Cool for 20 minutes
Run at idle for 20 minutes
Cool for 20 minutes
Run under normal operating conditions for 30 minutes


WOW WHAT A PAIN IN THE ASS
that doesnt exactly sound like a pain in the ass to me.. turn the car on twice.. with some time in the middle.. followed by a 30 minute cruise... its a ceramic type coating.. not spraypaint
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Black. The rest would look trashy IMO.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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back. but if the stuff is ceramic coated or chrome plated its probablly going to peel evenetually. your best bet is have the parts stripped.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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yeah i am going to use a paint stripper on the header which has a black coating on it and i will sand the rest down.
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