Has anyone used a head wrap kit on your FZ1?

I want to turn my headers black. I have wrapped before without issues.
I like the look of the wrap but I like the look of black ceramic also.

So......

1. Does any manufacturer make a black header? Like if I bought a full Micron system or something.

2. Is there anything other than ceramic coating out there to get them black? High temp paint? Exhaust paint?
 
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travr6 said:
I want to turn my headers black. I have wrapped before without issues.
I like the look of the wrap but I like the look of black ceramic also.

So......

1. Does any manufacturer make a black header? Like if I bought a full Micron system or something.

2. Is there anything other than ceramic coating out there to get them black? High temp paint? Exhaust paint?
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The headers get hot enough to burn off anything other than ceramic. I know this from experience. I had a 4 into 1 on a FZ600 high temp powder-coated. It was burnt off after the first ride. I then had them ceramic coated. They are still good to this day (2 owners later).

The ceramic coating cost me $100.

Ceramic is also available in a range of colors, like black (gloss or matt) silver, red, blue.
 
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VHT makes a flameproof paint specifically for headers. I haven't used the flame proof but have used regular VHT paint. It works wonders, especially when applied properly.
Most sleds come from the factory with a heat shield and heat resistant insulation. I take that off sleds all the time because it has held water and rotted out the pipe.
I personally wouldn't use a wrap I'd go with either ceramic or the VHT. High temp powder coat won't hold up to exhaust temps according to the best shop we have in town here. I asked...
I put VHT on my uncle's sled about 3 years ago without much prep and its just now coming off. That's with no clear on top.
 
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terdog said:
you can get the wrap in black.
I too have never had problems with the wrap.

Where did you get the coating for $100?
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The FZ 600's pipe which is a stock 4 into 1 was done in Calgary about 10 years ago at Jet Hot Coatings. Ask Dustin how it held up, since he bought it from me.

Honestly, even back then it was a great deal and I thought maybe the office charged me for powder coating by accident instead of ceramic, but I just paid the bill and left (with a smile).



 
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travr6 said:
Cheapest I have found the ceramic coating is $160.
Wrap might be the best route.
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Just remember if you want it to last without rust issues ceramic is the way to go. If the header rots out on you it will cost you A LOT more in the end. It is also incredibly easy to clean with the ceramic on it.
 
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