coating your cast iron headers (FE motors)

[Raven R code 281]

Curious what people are using for a durable coating for their headers? I cant remember what I used the last time (in 1988) but I can tell you it did not last long at all. the coating peeled and burned off and before I knew it, it was rusty again. I've heard or a POR product and Eastwoods Calyx.

 

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[Ridge Runner 1,113]

For headers ,i use high heat cast iron stove paint .Paint it and allow to dry .start it up for a minute ,just enough to heat the paint then shut it off and let it cool .Do this two or three   times and it will bake the paint on .It turns a charcoal grey but it will stay for a long time with out rusting .I saw some high heat cast iron paint not long ago ,i think it was Auto Zone, i would like to try for cast iron manifolds.I am sure it probably would go through the same baking process . 

[barnett468 418]

i use the old brush on eastwwood or similar after the manifolds are sand blasted.