[DeTomaso] Header coatings

[Mad Dog Antenucci]

Will,
   
  Agree with Chuck...exactly my experience....The shiny 'bling' (with frequent track and orr use) does not last long....if it does your not pushing hard enough. ;-]>
   
  Dawg

Charles Engles <cengles at cox.net> wrote:
  Dear Will,


In my experience, using an infrared temperature gun on 
the heads and headers just off the race track cool down lap, I recollect 
temperatures in the 600-750 degrees Fahrenheit range. I have the standard 
aluminized ceramic coating since 1991 and many track events, it dulls 
fairly quickly with use, i.e. not so shiny after about five hundred miles, 
but does not discolor like chrome. Supposedly, one can shine it up, but I 
am keen on low maintenance (and I have two Panteras...!!), umm, headers. 
I suspect that the high temp coating will lose luster in much the same way 
as the standard stuff. No science. Just opinion.


Warmest regards, Chuck Engles


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Will Demelo" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 7:01 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Header coatings


> I'm having headers coated and they are offering the real shiny chrome look 
> that withstands 1300f or the satin cast look that withstands 2000f.
> I want the bling, Will the headers see higher temps than 1300f?
> Will
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