Sorry again. When I cut and pasted from the POR-15 web page the 1400 degree temp
turned into 14000 degrees. The little degree symbol got changed into a zero.
Ooops.
Vic Whitmore
Vic Whitmore wrote:
>
> 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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