Cure varies based on type of coating used. Usually the coating has to be heated up slowly but again varies by manufacturer. The newer technology coatings are unlike those of the past. Some of the ingredients of certain paints are no longer used because of EPA restrictions. I am no chemist but do a lot of technical service work for a major paint manufacturer. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard M. Pruett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 11:38 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Need a set of BB headers
> What do you need to do to cure the ceramic coating? > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zieg72 > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 10:31 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Need a set of BB headers > > > I am in the paint business and are familiar with ceramic coatings. The > coating will fail if the directions aren't follow exactly. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Trooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 9:14 AM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Need a set of BB headers > > > > Bill, > > Yes it says it in bold letters. I called Hooker and they confirmed it. I > > really wouldn't be going to the trouble if they weren't so adamant about > it. > > They give you break in instructions for the coating and say if you break > in > > a motor with new headers before you cure the ceramic coating you will ruin > > the coating and they plainly say they will NOT warranty them after. They > say > > the headers get too hot before you have cure the coating and this damages > > it. If that makes sense. It sounded legit to me. > > > > Trooper > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Bill Vander Werf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 8:47 AM > > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Need a set of BB headers > > > > > > > Does the paperwork actually say that? The paperwork I received with my > > > headers 2 years ago said nothing about that. Maybe it's something new > > > they included. > > > > > > I started my motor when it was new without any adverse effects on my > > > headers; also ceramic coated Hooker Super Comps. I did have a roller cam > > > though so I didn't have to hold the RPMs up at 2000 to break in the cam. > > > I would call Hooker and check that out. > > > > > > The only thing that ever happened to mine was a slight discoloration at > > > the first bend after about 6 runs down the track with a 150 shot of > > > nitrous. Even that polished right off with a little compound. > > > > > > Bill Vander Werf > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Trooper > > > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 8:44 AM > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] Need a set of BB headers > > > > > > Anybody out there with a junk set of BB headers they want to get rid of. > > > I'm > > > ready to start my fresh BB and break it in. I got a new pair of ceramic > > > coated Hooker Comps but they adamantly say DO NOT BREAK IN NEW ENGINE > > > WITH > > > NEW CERAMIC HEADERS. They say it will damage the coating. They also say > > > if > > > you do, it will negate the warranty. So I thought I would get some junk > > > headers and do my break in with them. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Trooper > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Chevelle-list mailing list > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Chevelle-list mailing list > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Chevelle-list mailing list > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > > > _______________________________________________ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > > > _______________________________________________ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net _______________________________________________ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
