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I put on a set of headers for my 54 3100. Now after a year they are starting to rust up......The rest of my motor looks really nice.
The truck is running great and I have a fear ....if I take the headers off, they may not go back on as well...Why fix something if it ain't broke....
Other than taking them off( which is the correct way) is there a way to clean and then apply something that will keep them from rusting up ?
" Should have left it alone is running thru my head "
Thanks in Advance for your help
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 | Why not wire brush them, mask the engine, and spray with "VHT" paint. You can paint them clear, black, etc. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 368 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 368 | Is VHT mean....Very High Temp ? or is it a brand ? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 | It's both!
Its a brand, and it stand for very high temp. It does cost more, here its about $15 a bomb, but it really stands up much better. I had sprayed the fenton headers on my 216 with clear, and they looked great. No burn off.
Well, until I wrapped them with lagging much later. Man, that was awful. The first trip I took was a 15 minute blast down the highway, and then a stop at a red light. There was so much smoke pouring out from under the hood it looked like the truck was on fire! Hahahaha.
I digress, the paint worked well, much better than the regular high temp stuff. If you do some masking, you can spray them right on the truck. I know how un-fun it is sometimes getting them, and the intake on, you almost need three hands. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | When I blasted the ram horn headers for my panel I then rubbed them with Calyx exhaust manifold dressing. They look real good and natural.
I have NOT driven the panel but a few miles so I can't attest to how it holds up...but one of the best selling points is that you can touch up your headers real easy and keep the look. Once its on and dried it does look more original and nice....so far.
Just another idea for you. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,232 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,232 | Alvin - I didn't know about Calyx before your post. Looks pretty neat. Instructions and priceHistoryAlso available at ZipCorvette, Eastwood, Ecklers Classic Chevy.
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