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Old 08-28-2013, 12:07 PM   #1
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Default Removing stains on ceramic coated headers

Any tips on cleaning old coolant and oil stains off of white, ceramic coated headers? Or are they baked on there for good? ...
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Old 08-28-2013, 12:16 PM   #2
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Go to streetrod section. This section is for stock vehicles.
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How do you know he has a streetrod? Maybe he has a header on his Model A or on his early V-8. The guy asked a question and right away you jump to conclusions and try to run him off.
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Old 08-28-2013, 12:34 PM   #4
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I use an aluminium polish from "Mothers" on my silver ceramic coated headers and it takes out all most all of the stains.
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Old 08-28-2013, 02:34 PM   #5
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How do you know he has a streetrod? Maybe he has a header on his Model A or on his early V-8. The guy asked a question and right away you jump to conclusions and try to run him off.
Yup, what he said.
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Old 08-28-2013, 03:35 PM   #6
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Old 08-28-2013, 04:09 PM   #7
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I also use aluminum polish on my silver ceramic coated headers on my non ford barn friendly carUnsure how it would work on white.Possibly a lite rubbing compound would work
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Old 08-29-2013, 02:35 PM   #8
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That avitar looks pretty darn stock to me!
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Old 08-29-2013, 05:14 PM   #9
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Yup, what he said.
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Headers don't make it a street rod...

My car is pretty well stock but has Red's headers and Smitty's on it, and a Mallory dizzy and ignition. Other than that. As built.

Ceramic, unless glazed, is typically porous. You may be stuck with the stains.

IDK if weak muriatic acid (HCl) would work? Maybe try it in an inconspicuous spot?

I'm a big believer in two products. Simple Green and Super Clean. I doubt if either will help with this particular problem, though.
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Old 08-29-2013, 05:20 PM   #10
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How about very fine scotch bright pads?
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Old 08-29-2013, 06:07 PM   #11
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Go to streetrod section. This section is for stock vehicles.
UH-OH!!! Don't let the HAMBers hear you call them. "Street Rodders"!!!
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Are they actually ceramic, like porcelain, or ceramic like JetHot?
I used light Scotchbrite and carb cleaner, then buffed out shiny. ,(JetHot) OMG!
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