How To Polish Ceramic Coated Headers

Excessive exhaust gas temperatures can dull ceramic coatings on exhaust manifolds and headers.

How to polish ceramic coated headers.

Their longevity and appearance may be affected by the way you maintain and care for the coating. I ve got brand new coated hedman elite shorty s on my car and have a total of about 40 miles on them. The ceramic is good up to 2000 f. Wipe the tubes down with an environmentally safe orange cleaner degreaser or mild soap warm water and a soft cloth dry thoroughly.

Joined nov 28 2000 15 539 posts. Normal paint or powder coat are not rated for this use. When spraying start with the hard to reach areas and then make the big sweeping passes. A ceramic header coating also provides protection against the corrosive materials in the exhaust.

This will increase shine after both metal polish and chrome polish are applied. These coatings are highly durable and will last for many years with proper care. In other words ceramic coated headers look and function the same on mile one as they do on mile 300 000. Use a clean dry washcloth to wipe the surface of the ceramic coated parts.

Discussion starter 1 may 26 2006. Ceramic coated polished ceramic coated headers stainless. How to clean ceramic coated headers. Congratulations on having your parts ceramic coated.

I used a cheap o harbor freight hvlp spray gun gasp and black satin ceramic header paint that i bought from powder buy the pound.