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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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Question for those using coated headers

I picked up a set of SLP 1 3/4 coated headers and the coating is bright and shiny on the flange that bolts to the head but the tubes have turned gray.Anything that I can do besides having them recoated?
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 06:05 AM
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Re: Question for those using coated headers

no one has had this happen to their headers?
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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Re: Question for those using coated headers

polish them up, they'll look brand new again
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Re: Question for those using coated headers

mine are like that . never thought much about it . i would not use anything abrasive . keep us posted .
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Re: Question for those using coated headers

Originally Posted by scorchmaster
polish them up, they'll look brand new again
I tried my mag polish but they are now a shiny gray
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