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Preping Headers for ceramic paint

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by tcoop, Dec 9, 2009.

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    tcoop Active Member

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    I have crome headers that have some surface rust and pitting. I know the crome needs to come off. What is the best way to do this.
     
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    cheg New Member

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    My experience with car headers was sandblasting worked really well. or man it out with sand paper
     
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    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Go to a Auto Body Shop.
    Barter.
    You offer to go and get stuff, do coffee runs, keep the place neat and clean while you are there, .... for

    An Air-line off the Shops Compressor, use of a Dual-Action Sander and some Stik-on Sanding Discs.
    Strip with 220 or 320
    Prep with 400 and 600.
     
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