Sorry, I sold this paint short a few degrees. It is 1400 degree paint. They sell
it as POR-20 Brilliant Aluminum "will withstand temperatures on a continuing
basis up to 14000F". Their words, not mine.
I agree with Joe. If you expect to get a really nice finish like porcelain,
forget the paints.
Vic Whitmore
Joe Curry wrote:
>
> Don't waste your money (or time) on 1300 degree paint. It, like most other
>paints will quickly burn off headers. The only thing that
> will withstand that sort of temperature is a special high performance coating
>that is rather expensive and possibly high temperature
> powder coating.
>
> Joe (How has two cans of different High temp 1300 degrees F sitting on a
>shelf collecting dust)
>
> Vic Whitmore wrote:
> >
> > I have used the high temp paint from Eastwood. I don't have the can if
>front of
> > me but I think it was the Stainless Steel colour. It cures to a flat grayish
> > colour and looks a bit flaky after a while but still holds on. No hints of
>rust
> > showing through. I did the manifold and the first part of the pipe down to
>the
> > frame level.
> >
> > I have just purchased the high temp (1300 degree) Bright Silver paint from
> > POR-15. I have no experience or knowledge of anyone using it. I am going to
>try
> > it on my Stainless exhaust. I have used the Black Gloss POR-15 in the past
>with
> > great results so I am counting on this good experience as an indicator of
>how
> > the high temp stuff will look.
> >
> > Vic Whitmore
> > 76 Spitfire
> > Thornhill, Ontario
> >
> > Sports Outfitters Supply wrote:
> > >
> > > Has anyone had any luck with finding
> > > a paint that will stay on headers.
> > > I've considered the coatings offered
> > > by Eastwood but don't know anyone who has
> > > used them. Thanks!
> > > Larry
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