How long can I expect uncoated SLP shorties to last?
12-20-2001, 04:45 PM
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How long can I expect uncoated SLP shorties to last?
Hey y'all. I have SLP 1 3/4" shorties. I didn't get them coated, but painted them with DEI 1500 deg F exhaust paint. Now I understand that this will burn off fairly quickly. How long will the paint last? Will it stink burning off?
How long will my headers last uncoated? I haven't yet put my steering column back in and the pass side is not installed yet, so this would be the best time to (sand all the paint off
) and get them coated if I need to.
How long will my headers last uncoated? I haven't yet put my steering column back in and the pass side is not installed yet, so this would be the best time to (sand all the paint off
) and get them coated if I need to. 
12-20-2001, 06:28 PM
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Have them coated. If you do it now they can do the inside and outside. If they're used they can't do the inside. I had a set of Hookers coated for my '78 T/A about three years ago and they still look great.
12-22-2001, 11:03 AM
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I suggest you skip the coating. With stainless SLP's, rust isn't an issue... and the color hasn't changed in a year of use. While I think coated headers LOOK great, I don't think they're worth the additional $200 or so when you've already dropped a bundle and got the stainless.
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