Sandblasting & Painting my Header

[trevor]

I'm planning on Sandblasting my header and would like to get some advice on what paint to use, any techniques etc. Sorry if there is a thread on this already but I have a tough time navigating the search options. Thanks as always.

[TheCafeKid]

Spend the dough and get it coated. Those pipes are as rare as hens teeth. Paint, even 2000 degree paint, will blister and peel eventually, especially when the pipes are hot and you get caught in a rain storm. You'll be kickin yourself if you let that pipe rot through with rust.

I'm sure you can find a company close to you that does high temp ceramic coatings, but IMO Jet Hot is the best in the biz. I've seen pipes that were coated ten years ago that shine like they were just done.

[azr]

What kind of pipe does he have there?

[TheCafeKid]

What kind of pipe does he have there?

Looks like a Yosh to me.

[7981GS]

Yoshi?



Eric

[nastyjones]

I have heard nickel coatings are great too although I have no experience with them. A local shop will strip mine & coat it for $75.00. This is for the header & V & H megaphone.

[mrbill5491]

BassCliff gave me this site, check it out, might be what you want. http://www.jet-hot.com/

[OldVet66]

Coating would be best. I sandblasted mine earlier this spring and painted them with VHT Flameproof and have been through numerous rain storms without any problems. I had peeling and blistering before with the same paint before I sand blasted the pipes, so the preparation for the paint means a lot.

[trevor]

BassCliff gave me this site, check it out, might be what you want. http://www.jet-hot.com/

Thanks Mr. Bill!

[posplayr]

Spend the dough and get it coated. Those pipes are as rare as hens teeth. Paint, even 2000 degree paint, will blister and peel eventually, especially when the pipes are hot and you get caught in a rain storm. You'll be kickin yourself if you let that pipe rot through with rust.

I'm sure you can find a company close to you that does high temp ceramic coatings, but IMO Jet Hot is the best in the biz. I've seen pipes that were coated ten years ago that shine like they were just done.

I agree, Gotta get that rust off and snd blasting is the only way. He might end up with some small holes since it is so blistered. I'm wondering if anybody ever rejetetd that bad boy when then added the Yoshi. It doesnt look like pods.

He should also repack the can with some coarse stainless steel.

Once that exhaust rusts out he is into a big problem finding something to replace, save for going back to a chrome V&H

[trevor]

I agree, Gotta get that rust off and snd blasting is the only way. He might end up with some small holes since it is so blistered. I'm wondering if anybody ever rejetetd that bad boy when then added the Yoshi. It doesnt look like pods.

He should also repack the can with some coarse stainless steel.

Once that exhaust rusts out he is into a big problem finding something to replace, save for going back to a chrome V&H

Took the carbs out yesterday and yep they are stock, no jetting. So I need to go to a stage 1 but I also have to get an airbox so I decided I'm going with pods and gonna order the stage 3 from Z1. The header for sure has rust but it seems pretty solid. So I will sandblast and paint. I have heard ceramic coating is pricey. ?? Don't wanna spend a lot on that. And will look at re-packing the can too.
Thanks guys,
Trevor

[7981GS]

VHT makes an ultra-hi temp paint that is rated to 2,000 degrees.
I highly recommend it if you are going to be painting.
The 1,200 degree stuff just doesn't last very long (2-4,000 miles)

Eric

[Baatfam]

So I will sandblast and paint. I have heard ceramic coating is pricey. ?? Don't wanna spend a lot on that. And will look at re-packing the can too.
Thanks guys,
Trevor

I have to agree with Josh...I tried the 2000º paint route and by the end of the season, they looked bad and were starting to rust again.
I got mine blasted, cleaned and coated this spring, with a satin black ceramic coating for $225 USD

[razor02097]

X3 for getting it coated... I have never had success with header paints lasting. I've tried what the can says (which is clean the piece then spray 2 even coats then let dry), heavy coats, light coats, primers, bare metal, even heating the part up then spraying on 3 or 4 coats. Didn't matter if it was iron or steel... It never lasts more than a season before it rusts.

[madjack57754]

I've had jet-hot do 3 sets for me so far. Pleased with the finish and durability doesn't even begin to cover how I feel about thier product and service.
FYI If you have the pipes blasted locally before sending them to jet-hot you can save some money.