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Anybody have a suggestion for my Denco Chambers in semi gloss paint ? allways burns off at the header pipe area,i like thaqt semi gloss look,the rest of the pipe looks great.

I suggest using the really high-heat header type paint on the head pipes and whatever you like on the rest. In over 40 years I haven't found anything that's semi-gloss that holds up on the head pipes.

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If it surges, that's normal, upshift.

like Eastwood Brand,duplo color ceramic etc ? i know this a old subject, but thought maybe some new paint had been discoverd.

My current headpipe favorite is VHT Flameproof, but any of the matte header/BBQ grill paints work fine.

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If it surges, that's normal, upshift.

thanks Jim for reply, thats the exact paint on the header pipes ,just fads to flat black or burns off

I can't explain that. I've had it on head pipes for years now. It is flat black from the start. It does require some strange curing procedures though.

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If it surges, that's normal, upshift.

Paint the head pipes with VHT, then put 'em in a covered BBQ for an hour. They're cured.

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ok ill try that, or like moo states heat gun right? i did not bake them or heat with gun, which process is better ?

They need to get hot, stay hot for 30 mins. to an hour, then cool down slowly. You won't do that with a heat gun.

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"One day, your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching." : anon.

I used Rustoleum semi gloss BBQ paint. It has held up well on my RZ.

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