[alfa] Re: powder coating for header

[TJCallahan@xxxxxxx]

David wrote:

<snip>
> To spiff it up, I wanted to powder-coat or somehow paint the cast iron OEM 
header 
> to prevent rust and oily surface.
<snip>

Don't paint or powder coat them. Exhaust temps can get to about 1500F near 
the head and that's way too hot for paint or even powder.

Try ceramic coating them. I had that done on my Alfetta GT and they look and 
work great. The quick list of benefits include great looks, no corrosion, 
lower under hood temps (it sends more heat down the pipe), and, if you have the 
inside coated too (I recommend this), a bit smoother exhaust flow resulting 
massive increases in horsepower at the wheels.

OK, so I'm exaggerating on the horsepower bit, but it does help the flow they 
say.

You can look at JetHot's web site (ww.jethot.com) to get an idea of what it's 
about, then you can probably find a local business to support. :-)

They should blast them clean and then coat it inside and out. Worth whatever 
they charge. You can choose from a variety of colors, too.

I'm gonna invoke Fred D, hold onto your monitor ... PUT YOUR CITY IN YOUR 
SIGNATURE LINE SO THAT WE KNOW WHERE ON THIS EARTH YOU ARE LOCATED AND CAN, 
MAYBE, POINT YOU TOWARD SOME HELP IN YOUR AREA.

'Kay, 'scuze me, I just had to let that out. No offense (offence for our 
Queen's English chaps) intended.

HTH

Tom
Seattle
6310123
7711615 (the tart w/ the ceramic pipes)
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