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Those headers get very hot... You are going to want to use a paint that has a lot of ceramic in it... it will say on the label. We used to do this for Harleys. The first problem is that the paint doesn't like to stick to chrome, so you need to rough it up with some steel wool or wet and dry sandpaper (very fine, like 600 grit). This, of course, ruins the chrome plating so you need to decide if you really want to do this.
If you continue, you spray the headers and then you need to "cure" the paint. You do this by running the bike for about 15 seconds and shut it off and let the headers cool completely. Then you do the same thing but let it run for about 30 seconds. Then 1 minute. Then 2 minutes. Then 3 minutes. Go up to about 10 or 15 minutes. This cures and bakes the paint on, and it shouldn't bubble or peel when you put the bike into actual use.
There are also places that will ceramic coat your headers, this would be the best option, but I wouldn't know where to find someone to do this where you live. Try talking to an exhaust shop or some car guys (Rodders), they always seem to be up on this stuff...
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