Header paint. Rattle can or HPC?

[stu]

Hey guys,
Was thinking about doing the headers on the TRX black. Could use the header/exhaust specific high temp rattle can, or could spend bucks on a high performance coating. Would rather save some bucks and go the rattle can option but I am suspect of the durability. Has anyone used it and does the stuff stay on? Any feedback on HPC's. Any info much appeciated.
Stu.

[gixkat]

Hey Stu, I used a rattle can ceramic coating called "VHT flameproof" on my dragbike headers started with an alloy color then put a clear over that after curing the base color, it has held up really well under extreme conditions, just prep them right and it should be right.
cheers GK.

[stu]

Thanks GK. I hadn't heard of that particular one.

[oldskool]

Allways HPC

[latheboy]

HPC x2

[KRASH]

"HPC"the one for me...:D

[Booster]

HPC,

[Fight_fan]

Gonna HPC mine too! Seen too many headers turn to shit when painted...

[gixkat]

The jury has voted and the verdict is in, looks like HPC is the go Stu;)

[Seifer]

Just got mine done in polished silver at competition coatings in Sydney. $180 for my gixxer 4 into 1's. Very happy.

[TurboKat]

Big difference in pricing, if you can afford HPC then go with it, it's the most durable coating available, if price is a factor, go with VHT but sandblast the headers first for the best possible etch & make sure you cure the paint as close to the instructions as possible (can be done while on the bike if you're careful).
Note; No matter how good a job you do with VHT (blasting, curing, etc.) it will not stand up to burnouts, as soon as your headers start glowing red, the paint is gone & they will start to rust.

[stu]

Thanks for your input guys. I spoke to HPC down at Leongatha today and they gave me an approx price of $132 as it's headers only(the rest of the pipes will get chopped soon). SO HPC IT IS. Thanks All.