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3r!c84 · 12-15-2009, 03:40 PM

how can i shine some of my headers i got? they are already jethot coated

cdowns · 12-16-2009, 01:30 PM

i'd first try something mild like"soft scrub bathroom cleaner" the big thing cleaning headers is to get all residue off or else it will burn on when you fire the engine

Mudder · 12-16-2009, 07:37 PM

I would call Jethot and ask them. The guy that runs Airborne Coatings started Jethot. I have had both. I melted a mechanix glove on mine and I called AC's to see how to clean it. I was surprised but it worked. I will say one thing. It is easier to do them off of the motor. Call Jethot.

3r!c84 · 12-16-2009, 08:02 PM

ok i will..how do you like jethot coating?
the headers are not on yet.i got them from a friend.

Mudder · 12-16-2009, 09:39 PM

The headers I got from Jethot were from a cancelled order and when they sent them anyway, I seen that they were used headers that had been redone. They rusted through in about a year. I then ordered a new set of headers and sent them to Airborne Coatings in Okla. They have been great. probably going on 5 or 6 years now and then I don't drive this thing much. The coating from AB and Jethot are the same just done by different guys.

The funny thing. is when I got the headers from JH I called and complained. They (billing) didn't even know that they had been sent. If I would have kept my mouth shut they wouldn't have cost me a penny.

3r!c84 · 12-16-2009, 09:55 PM

oh nice are they still shinny or did they turn colors?

Mudder · 12-17-2009, 01:30 AM

I sold the Jethots to someone. The ones I have now from Airborne are not bad at all. This is the best pic I have of mine now.

3r!c84 · 12-18-2009, 04:42 PM

heres mine

piecesparts · 12-19-2009, 03:34 PM

I used a fine steel wool to rub mine out, when I did the last engine change out.

Dudewith4x4 · 12-20-2009, 10:08 PM

Lol Mine our rusted and Im just gonna sand blast them and paint them Black with exhuast paint :P

piecesparts · 12-20-2009, 11:31 PM

The paint will not stay long.

Dudewith4x4 · 12-20-2009, 11:34 PM

Why?

3r!c84 · 12-20-2009, 11:35 PM

the heat cycles will just burn it right off

Dudewith4x4 · 12-20-2009, 11:37 PM

Even high temp exhuast paint?

3r!c84 · 12-21-2009, 12:00 AM

yess it will last about a month

Dudewith4x4 · 12-21-2009, 12:02 AM

Well I dont wanna leave them rusted.. What do i do?

3r!c84 · 12-21-2009, 12:10 AM

you can get the jethot coated but thats some $$$

Dudewith4x4 · 12-21-2009, 12:15 AM

Ill just screw with exhuast paint.

Mudder · 12-29-2009, 10:42 AM

Clean em the best you can and then try the paint used for BBQ grills. It was the best I found. Once your headers get rusty I don't think you can ever get them clean enough for paint to stay. I would be very careful about sandblasting also. Headers will get very thin in places from rusting from the inside.

12-15-2009, 03:40 PM	#1
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	shine some headers up? how can i shine some of my headers i got? they are already jethot coated __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-16-2009, 01:30 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: shine some headers up? i'd first try something mild like"soft scrub bathroom cleaner" the big thing cleaning headers is to get all residue off or else it will burn on when you fire the engine __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-16-2009, 07:37 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Re: shine some headers up? I would call Jethot and ask them. The guy that runs Airborne Coatings started Jethot. I have had both. I melted a mechanix glove on mine and I called AC's to see how to clean it. I was surprised but it worked. I will say one thing. It is easier to do them off of the motor. Call Jethot.

12-16-2009, 08:02 PM	#4
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: shine some headers up? ok i will..how do you like jethot coating? the headers are not on yet.i got them from a friend. __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-16-2009, 09:39 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Re: shine some headers up? The headers I got from Jethot were from a cancelled order and when they sent them anyway, I seen that they were used headers that had been redone. They rusted through in about a year. I then ordered a new set of headers and sent them to Airborne Coatings in Okla. They have been great. probably going on 5 or 6 years now and then I don't drive this thing much. The coating from AB and Jethot are the same just done by different guys. The funny thing. is when I got the headers from JH I called and complained. They (billing) didn't even know that they had been sent. If I would have kept my mouth shut they wouldn't have cost me a penny. Last edited by Mudder; 12-16-2009 at 09:41 PM.

12-16-2009, 09:55 PM	#6
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: shine some headers up? oh nice are they still shinny or did they turn colors? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-17-2009, 01:30 AM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Re: shine some headers up? I sold the Jethots to someone. The ones I have now from Airborne are not bad at all. This is the best pic I have of mine now. Attached Images

12-18-2009, 04:42 PM	#8
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: shine some headers up? heres mine Attached Images __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-19-2009, 03:34 PM	#9
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: shine some headers up? I used a fine steel wool to rub mine out, when I did the last engine change out. __________________ Frank

12-20-2009, 10:08 PM	#10
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: shine some headers up? Lol Mine our rusted and Im just gonna sand blast them and paint them Black with exhuast paint :P __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

12-20-2009, 11:31 PM	#11
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: shine some headers up? The paint will not stay long. __________________ Frank

12-20-2009, 11:34 PM	#12
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: shine some headers up? Why? __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

12-20-2009, 11:35 PM	#13
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: shine some headers up? the heat cycles will just burn it right off __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-20-2009, 11:37 PM	#14
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: shine some headers up? Even high temp exhuast paint? __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

12-21-2009, 12:00 AM	#15
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: shine some headers up? yess it will last about a month __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90



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12-21-2009, 12:02 AM	#16
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: shine some headers up? Well I dont wanna leave them rusted.. What do i do? __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

12-21-2009, 12:10 AM	#17
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: shine some headers up? you can get the jethot coated but thats some $$$ __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-21-2009, 12:15 AM	#18
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: shine some headers up? Ill just screw with exhuast paint. __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

12-29-2009, 10:42 AM	#19
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Re: shine some headers up? Clean em the best you can and then try the paint used for BBQ grills. It was the best I found. Once your headers get rusty I don't think you can ever get them clean enough for paint to stay. I would be very careful about sandblasting also. Headers will get very thin in places from rusting from the inside. Last edited by Mudder; 12-29-2009 at 10:43 AM.

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