01-05-2022, 05:51 AM
I have investigated this subject many times myself for various projects. Harley headers discolor, and are covered for the most part but not completely by chrome heat shields. What I did was to have the headers silver ceramic coated. Once completely finished the headers approximated the stainless look. The shop that did the ceramic also does high heat powder coat, including clear. The owner said those high heat PC coatings did not have temperature ratings high enough to withstand header temperatures.
I think you have only two practical solutions. ( 1. ) Have the headers silver ceramic coated, as the ceramic will withstand the header temps. Bear in mind that the coating can rock chip/scrape, and the headers are in a somewhat vulnerable location for that possibility. ( 2. ) Regular maintenance with the polishes others have mentioned. I have found Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish works quite well on chrome and multiple metals including stainless. It is available on Amazon [url=https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-05101-Mag-Aluminum-Polish/dp/B0009H519Y/ref=dp_fod_3?pd_rd_i=B0009H519Y&psc=1]https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-05101-Mag...519Y&psc=1 as well at most auto parts stores.
My EX headers dont have this wrinkle, as they are chrome pipe in a pipe, but if I was in your position I think I would just do the regular maintenance with a good polish.
I think you have only two practical solutions. ( 1. ) Have the headers silver ceramic coated, as the ceramic will withstand the header temps. Bear in mind that the coating can rock chip/scrape, and the headers are in a somewhat vulnerable location for that possibility. ( 2. ) Regular maintenance with the polishes others have mentioned. I have found Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish works quite well on chrome and multiple metals including stainless. It is available on Amazon [url=https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-05101-Mag-Aluminum-Polish/dp/B0009H519Y/ref=dp_fod_3?pd_rd_i=B0009H519Y&psc=1]https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-05101-Mag...519Y&psc=1 as well at most auto parts stores.
My EX headers dont have this wrinkle, as they are chrome pipe in a pipe, but if I was in your position I think I would just do the regular maintenance with a good polish.