Editing Header coatings

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==Header wrap==
Header wrap is material used to wrap around headers to reduce radiant heat.

===Header wrap pros===
Claims made by header wrap manufacturers ('''subject to bias: need to be verified or debunked'''):

*Helps retain heat in the exhaust system, which maintains hotter exhaust gases, decreases density, and allows exhaust gas to exit faster.
*Promotes greater exhaust scavenging and lowered intake temperature, which leads to increased horsepower.

===Header wrap cons===
*May void warranties of header manufacturers.
*Holds in so much heat that the header metal fatigues and cracks.

==Ceramic metallic coatings==

==Porcelain coatings==

==Aluminum spray==

==Header paint==
===Header paint cons===
*Prone to bubbling.

==Companies offering header coating services==
*[http://bgturbokits.com B&G Custom Turbo Fabrications]
*[http://hpcoatings.com/ HPC]
*[http://jet-hot.com/ Jet-Hot]
*[http://www.nitroplate.com/ NitroPlate]
*[http://www.techlinecoatings.com/hi-performance Techline Coatings]

==Alternatives==
*Insulating the engine compartment.

==Needs to be researched==
*http://www.alvinproducts.com/
*Cerakote Chromex (details on prep need to be listed with this product)
*http://www.CaswellPlating.com
*POR-15 hi-temp coating
*Black stove polish
*[http://www.eastwood.com/ew-stainless-steel-hi-temp-paint-pint.html Eastwood's stainless steel exhaust manifold paint]
*Zebrite black grate polish (or Hotspot black grate polish, made by Hydrachem, a UK company)
*Hi-T pot belly black

==Discussions==
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/header-paint-156388.html (has lots of good pics that can be used)
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/header-wrap-163033.html


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