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fLiP650

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is the original down pipe on an 87 stainless steel I tried to clean off all the outer rust but can’t get it to shine I don’t like that ceramic coat painting what’s the best paint for the down pipe ?
 
factory downpipe, just like the headers/ crossover is a 409 stainless. 409 SS is magnetic and will discolor and develop rust over years.

even if you scotchbrite and mechanically polish 409, it will still develop a discolored rust surface over time.
 
POR15 makes a hi temp paint that looks nice and holds up well. It's the best "cheap" option I have found. Sand blast the parts then immediately paint for best results. Otherwise you should go with chrome ceramic coating with high temperature characteristics.
 
POR15 paint.
 

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Chrome armor coat....
 

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304 stainless steel downpipe that is polished.
 

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Very nice who does the chrome armor coat for you or you do it yourself?
Yes it's a blend of stuff that gets baked on. It can be polished. I have found coolant stains it but can work at it to remove.
 
Is the chrome armor coat hi temp ?
Correct, yes high temp. Stays shinny longer on thicker metals I've noticed. Factory headers stay nice for a while but turn dull eventually. Quicker on high HP cars. Aftermarket headers do very well in general. I did a set for my SBC Corvette about 15 years ago and they still look decent.
 
What brand did you use just so many brands online ? For the chrome armor coat
 
Try a company called Prismatic Powders. I would call them. A friend of mine is mixing this for me. I don't think it's an off the self situation. You want high heat characteristics.
 
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