Zoomies vs collector headers

[wideopen231]

Tip. Heat the headers before you paint them. In case you haven't heard it before. It Supposedly makes paint stay around longer.

[lake_harley]

I haven't heard the tip about heating before painting. Is that using VHT, or was that with BBQ paint? In the past, I've not been pleased with VHT, it just didn't hold up, but RustOleum BBQ paint has held up well for me. I just put on enough paint to cover them, trying to avoid any "build" of paint like one would normally do with rattle can paint. If it doesn't work on these I'll admit you warned me.

Lynn

[225digger]

if you get them hot and then paint it will last alot longer,  i did several sets like that both with the black and silver vht

they also do this with ceramic coatings, you need to pre heat to 1200 degs, then let cool and paint. it burns off all the oils and stuff

[JEFF/21C]

normally i heat the headers on the BBQ then spray usually black then reheat after the paints VHT doesn't always works the best BBQ comes out semi gloss and is easy to touch-up but smells until it's cured

[digster]

The Wife is going to know you've been up something when she gets a Zoomie flavored Cheese Burger!

[wideopen231]

Another good reason and only counts in one situation. If I build yo a set of zoomies. I need parts. LOL

 Honestly I do build them for few guys and even cpl on site. BBC normally about $475 shipped lower 48 $50 of which is shipping. Hemi normally $550 shipped. SBC depends on heads and bolt pattern. Som sbc flanges can be costly for speciality bolt pattern heads.