Header Coatings Question

[Inspector71]

I am interested in black headers for a 360 and maybe my 440 as well. JEGS and others have Hedman headers in heat resistant black. TheHTC Hi-Tech Coated only come silver. Does anyone have an opinion on how well the black painted Hedman's hold up (retain their color)?

Hooker offers a black painted header as well and also a "Darkside" black ceramic question. I was wondering if they hold up or is the more expensive darkside ceramic ones a better buy. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.

 

[mmissile]

http://www.qccoatings.com/ceramiccoating

Car guys who cater to car guys. Great stuff, and the only guys who powder and ceramic coat my stuff.

 

[Bigal75]

The regular paint on the Headman's will eventually burn off and they will rust. You can't compare that paint to the ceramic coating. I've heard some folks have had good luck with bbq paint.

 

[Inspector71]

Thanks, that is what I suspected. Is ceramic the way to go for longevity then?

 

[Bigal75]

it's the best solution short of going stainless. Dont forget, with the ceramic coating you also get reduced engine compartment temps.

 

[super-bee_ski]

Thanks, that is what I suspected. Is ceramic the way to go for longevity then?

Yes.... and also as "Bigal75" states..

 

[GearAddict]

yep, Headman black eventually burns off and rusts... Ceramic is the way to go.