cegan09 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 My headers are really not looking good. They are rusting, and very pitted. I plan on getting new ones, either trying to find some (not sure if 650 pipes will work), or having some made. Until i get new ones, what are opinions on finishing them. I'm going between cleaning them and painting with high temp paint, using a spray ceramic coating, or heat wrapping them. It won't be for performance reasons, just aesthetics. From what i've heard heat wrap can cause more rust and corrosion by trapping water. Thoughts on the best temporary method? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedshop Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 A good thorough ignoring works wonders in the short term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted April 14, 2010 Moderator Share Posted April 14, 2010 get 'em made in stainless. my mate had some for his 400 made for £60 pair. bargain I'd say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebrew hammer Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 get 'em made in stainless. my mate had some for his 400 made for £60 pair. bargain I'd say That is a bargain but I couldn't find anyone that would make it or charge 300+ for it. If they are not that deeply rusted I would sand it down with fine grit and do what you plan to do. If all else fails go to a motorcycle salvage yard, but your chances of finding one would be very slim and even more so trying to find one in good condition. (At least in southern california.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cegan09 Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 I love how stainless looks, so i'll be looking for a place that will make a set. Unless anyone can confirm the pipes on MikesXS for the 650 will work on the 500, but i'm not so sure they will. My current ones are really quite dead. I can clean the rust, but painting or coating won't fill the pits. A wrap will just exaggerate the corrosion i fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoughMade Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 In the short term...and on the cheap side, I initially thought that there was too much rust on my exhaust to save it, but I soaked the pipes and mufflers in a phosphoric acid rust remover, then polished with chrome cleaner- not perfect, but the flaws are pretty hard to see, especially at more than 5 feet. Keep them clean and hit them with chrome polish every so often and the rust will not recur for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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