# one header wraped, one to go! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [April 13, 2006, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724 "2006-04-13T11:32:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MikeRi24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/1 "2006-04-13T11:32:46Z")
thank to dave (Articzap) for helping me out with this one. we got one of my headers wraped, and seena s how it was our first time doing it, i think it turned out really good. we soaked the wrap in water this time (i head u were supposed t do that) and even if thats not what u r supposed to do, it made it a hell of a lot easer. besides the fact that we each got about 50 cuts on hour hands from the stupid metal ties, everything went alright. ![http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/MikeRi24/DSC00285.jpg](http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/MikeRi24/DSC00285.jpg) ![http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/MikeRi24/DSC00284.jpg](http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/MikeRi24/DSC00284.jpg) ![http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/MikeRi24/DSC00283.jpg](http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/MikeRi24/DSC00283.jpg) i ahd it in my basement overnight and it was still pretty wet. so i put it out in the un today to hopefully aid in the drying process. ---
**Author:** ![FASTMOFO](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9de053/32.png) [@FASTMOFO](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FASTMOFO)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/2 "2006-04-13T11:37:15Z")
wow Im suprised u wrapped coated headers. I was guna wrap mine only cuz they turned to ugly rust. the bastards at jegs sent me non coated when i ordered coated but i was in a hurry to get movin so i used em. For a 1st try looks like you did alright. Are you guna spray paint the wrap black? ---
**Author:** ![MikeRi24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/3 "2006-04-13T11:40:16Z")
they’re not caoted, actually. they’re chrome. i was jsut gonne laeve them white. i had the option to get black wrap, but im fine with the white. it seems like everything is black in my truck (engin included) so just something different i guess. ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/4 "2006-04-13T11:42:08Z")
there not even chrome, there jsut polished. cut metal ties hurt like a bitch. it went alright but was a total pain the ass, only one mroe to go. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/5 "2006-04-13T12:07:25Z")
Thats shits expensive, I just bought some and I was shocked at the price. I found some black colored wrap up at K&S. And yes having it wet makes it muchhh easier to work with :tup: Jeller ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/6 "2006-04-13T12:09:16Z")
:tup: don’t forget to spray it with the hi-temp coating ---
**Author:** ![MikeRi24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/7 "2006-04-13T12:55:39Z")
> [@EclipseBlur](#): > > :tup: don’t forget to spray it with the hi-temp coating i was not aware of this. could u elaborate please? ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/8 "2006-04-13T13:01:04Z")
> [@Mikes98RT](#): > > i was not aware of this. could u elaborate please? [http://www.thermotec.com/products/full/12001/12001.html](http://www.thermotec.com/products/full/12001/12001.html) I’ve seen the cans at K&S auto… probably other parts stores also, but I’m sure that K&S carries the thermo-tec stuff ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/9 "2006-04-13T13:19:17Z")
How much did you pay for the wrap? Also, if your headers rot threw withen a few years dont be surprised. ---
**Author:** ![Tkklemann](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tkklemann/32/7298_2.png) [@Tkklemann](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tkklemann)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/10 "2006-04-13T13:19:50Z")
Yes, when it’s wet it’s much easier to work with. _(Especially moving it in and out, tee hee)_Anyhow, you really should spray it with the high temp black paint. I have a can and a half I didn’t use when I wrapped my downpipe. I will let it go for a free starbucks if you want it. That’s half price at $10.00 a can… ---
**Author:** ![MikeRi24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/11 "2006-04-13T13:43:40Z")
i paid like $40 incouding shipping for 2 2"x15’ rolls (eBay) and Tom, i might take u up on that, but i kidna want to keep them white. ---
**Author:** ![Smaefer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@Smaefer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Smaefer)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/12 "2006-04-13T13:48:36Z")
Should have worn gloves when you did it. Looks good though… Jellers came out nice also… I might cough up the cash and give that stuff a try… ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Beckington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/2bfe46/32.png) [@Mr\_Beckington](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_Beckington)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/13 "2006-04-13T13:55:55Z")
I understand you don’t want them black. But, nobody wraps polished headers, cause it looks good. If you are doing it for function (which I hope you are) then you won’t mind them being black. The spray will help out a lot. Take up Tkkleman up on his offer. ---
**Author:** ![MikeRi24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/14 "2006-04-13T14:20:33Z")
well, i would have loved to keep them polished, however, my plug wires run REALLY close to the headers and im affraid they r gonna melt. Tom, as long as u dont make me buy u one of everything on the menu, then i’ll go for it. im not in a HUGE rush to get it, so whever, just let me kno ---
**Author:** ![Studderin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/studderin/32/7197_2.png) [@Studderin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Studderin)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-header-wraped-one-to-go/10724/15 "2006-04-13T18:01:13Z")
its not black paint. it’s a silicone sealer, so they don;t soak up oil,gas, and burn. I use coated saftt wire, twist it to tighten (3-5$ tons of uses). Cut the loos ends, and hammer the twist down, so you don’t get cut. Works great, and way cheaper then the $5-7 each stainless tiewraps. or ever cheap hose clamps.