VHT Flameproof Header paint.

Collector pipe on my old Kerker 4 into 1 had seen better days and was rusting in a few places. Looking for options I found some cans of VHT flameproof at O'Reilly's and decided to give it a shot. Basically a DIY ceramic coat. Good up to 1300-2000 degress. Picked up the primer, flat aluminum and clear coat. Removed the collector and slandblasted in bare. Curing process involves a couple different baking times and cool down periods. Can do it on the vehicle, I decided to use the oven as it was small enough to fit in there (open a window). The end result is pretty impressive. Coating is rock hard and you can't even scratch it using your fingernails. Time will tell, but it seems to adhered to the metal great. I tried chipping it up a bit around the ends of the pipe and it didn't budge.

So if your exhaust is looking a bit haggard and want and relatively cheap fix this stuff is worth a shot.

 

I am sure my wife will be suitably impressed with me so I think I will suggest she go shopping in the city when I am ready to do this.

 

Thanks CB!!!!!

I need to do my XR650L headers and this seems to be the answer!!! :rockon:

 

Any comparisons using the VHT vs sending a set of headers out to one of the ceramic coating shops?

For high temps up to 1200 F Forrest Paint in Eugene. OR makes some rattlecan and bulk coating called StoveBright. Comes in 30 colors for those who need them for that perfect match..

 

Nice man, that turned out really nice. I just did this on a section of my exhaust with VHT ceramic paint. Although I don't like the color I chose (it looks grey) it turned out good. I used a heat gun for heat cycles. So just an FYI, that works too.

 

You can polish the paint afterwards to make it shine too. Makes it look much better IMO

 

The pipes already polished with road crap.

A heat gun could work, but I'd worry about being able to heat the paint evenly and for the right amount of time.