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Date:  2-22-2016
Number of Hours:  5.00
Manual Reference:  Section 2
Brief Description:  Headers get Ceramic coated

Someone suggested that I use a pipe cutter to trim my pipes. I didn't think it would work with SS but it worked great! What an easy solution! After trimming off 4" from each pipe, they are all now within the ideal length of 25" per header. This also means they will be located inside the cowl which will allow for good augmentation, hopefully lowering my temps all around. After spending 3 hours on prepping them using Acetone and a scotchbrite pad, I sprayed 4 medium coats of the VHT Ceramic Header paint. This as well, should really help to lower temps inside my cowling as many users have reported really good results with this stuff. However, as soon as it all cured to touch, I found a 2" hairline crack on one of the headers along a weld seam. This one will head to the TIG welder tomorrow for repair. Sure glad I found it when I did! I'll ned to be more careful on installation not to overstress the pipes to fit, but to work with them within the ball joints limits. The VHT Paint went on effortlessly with a perfectly smooth finish. The coats go on easily but the build thickness is very minimal which allows for several coats. If it holds up, it will be a MUCH better solution that having them professionally done for several hundreds of dollars. I will end up using 2 cans of the stuff after the cracked one comes back from repair. So $20 will be the total investment. Not bad!!!
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4" trimmed off each header

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ready for ceramic coating

ready for ceramic coating

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4 coats of VHT paint. Awesome

4 coats of VHT paint. Awesome

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