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2023-05-14 CermaChrome for Headers by Caps Coatings

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published by dcarver on Sun, 05/14/2023 - 15:11
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1979 KZ1300 A1 Kawasaki

 

Got my header pipes back from Caps Coatings in Fresno Ca. They were coated with 'CermaChrome'.

"CermaKrome is a metallic ceramic coating that polishes to a near chrome like finish. This coating will withstand over 1300f base metal temperatures. This coating can be applied to any metallic part (except magnesium) that can withstand the curing temperature of 500f. CermaKrome not only enhances the appearance of your headers and engine parts it dramatically increases performance. No other coating can stand up to the elements like CermaKrome."

Not so much interested in 'dramatically increasing performance" as I am in reducing exhaust temperatures saturating the radiator due to changing from dual wall to single walled header pipes. Supposedly the ceramic coating is much better at keeping heat internal, even better than header wrap.

That's all I have for now. Fresno is about 110 miles away, but 'the guy' was traveling to Paso Robles with family for Moms day, so I offered up gas money and brought them to me. They are still in the trunk, LOL. 

Initial, brief review is they look great. A hard visual will follow. Price was $311. These are for a DG 6-1 system.

​​​​​​​More to come.

Submitted by dcarver on Tue, 05/16/2023 - 12:59.

 

2023-05-15 Caps Coatings for KZ1300

Original estimate was $458.. so at $311 it's a deal. Aaron at Caps stated he thought these would be like a car header, all one piece.. more difficult than 6 discrete pipes.

This is IMPORTANT! Before firing up, headers MUST be cleaned with iso alcohol to remove finger prints which will etch into coating with heat.

The procedure..

Not AS shiny as chrome. However, if they reduce heat into radiator, I'll settle!

Close up view.. Not as smooth as chrome..

Reality is, once a few hundred miles pass by, the headers wil be dirty and no one will notice!

That's all I got.. for now.

  

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