Header Coatings
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From: The Left Coast
Header Coatings
Just got a set of FMS stainless steel headers for my 95 F-150/5.0 and would like to have them ceramic coated. Does anyone know of any shops in southern or central California that does this? Any guess on prices? Thanks!
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From: Northern California
Header Coatings
I've heard of many people sending theirs out to JetHot. I've heard some good things about them and how long they last, but I think most everyone has to ship them out. If you just got the headers, I'd save the box and search the internet for header coating using www.dogpile.com or www.google.com
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Look in the yellow pages under powder coating. Basically you want a ceramic coat that won't turn under heat and is guaranteed. I have heard of some turning a flat grey and needing to be polished. I had HPC do a manifold, but my headers were done by a company in Belmont CA. No difference as far as I can see. Headers have been on for over a year and no color change or greying. This is on a 429 and the center exhaust gets very hot.
If you ant the name of the Belmont company e mail me and I'll find it and send it back to you.
Dennis
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If you ant the name of the Belmont company e mail me and I'll find it and send it back to you.
Dennis
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From: Collierville, TN
Header Coatings
Powder coating will not stand up over time. It is not designed for the extreme heat that headers see. Your best bet is Jet-Hot. Info can be found at their website, www.jet-hot.com. They quoted me $285 for coating a set of Stan's headers for a FE.
karlsd a/k/a "ksd"
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karlsd a/k/a "ksd"
69 F100 Explorer 360/C6
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Karl, I agree, but some of the powder coating companys also do ceramic coat, or they ship them out for you. That is the key difference in the products. HPC is good, a little higher with shipping, but good service and products.
Dennis
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