Notices

Header rust prevention?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 31, 2004 | 03:34 PM
  #1  
RawPower's Avatar
RawPower
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,976
Likes: 0
From: Rep. of Texas
Header rust prevention?

I want to keep my headers from rusting once I get them. How can you seal them with out the sealant wearing off from the heat?
7.3L IDI Turbo Diesel...
 
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2004 | 08:03 PM
  #2  
WhëëlMå1's Avatar
WhëëlMå1
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 8,547
Likes: 6
From: MA
Club FTE Gold Member
Get them ceramic coated. That is the only coating that can guarantee that rust through will not be an issue. High temp paint works for a while, but never lasts.


Rich
 
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:34 PM
  #3  
FERacing66's Avatar
FERacing66
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 0
From: Jackassville
cermaic coating is the best way but may be out of your price range, you can go with hi-temp maniflod paint and apply several coats that should give you several years of rust protection in fact, go with about 8 coats to make sure it stays on for a good long while.
 
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:37 PM
  #4  
Hardball's Avatar
Hardball
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
From: Santa Rosa, Ca
Thumbs up

nothing lasts bud, but if you dont dig ceramic or dont want to spend the money you can have them wrapped. Spend the money on ceramics, then redoat them if its that important to you, that might be the ticket.....for a while.... good luck.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
acf6
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
46
Dec 2, 2012 03:33 PM
2000f350v10
Modular V10 (6.8l)
2
Nov 19, 2010 11:47 PM
simptek
Exhaust Systems
3
Feb 3, 2009 06:58 PM
fastmover
N. California Chapter
25
Feb 3, 2008 01:27 AM
bills11
Exhaust Systems
4
May 10, 2004 12:14 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:14 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE