Originally posted by FlechaAutoSports:
here is the link I was referring to, if there is a 3rd generation coating I may of missed then I might be game.. the first or second isn't working apparently.

lemme know.

http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=perf&Number=284439&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1


Ok...I see where the confusion is.

the MSDS Headers had an original ceramic coating that was very thin. Most had issues with rust. This was the first generation coating.

Then, last year, Marty came out with a new coating - we'll call it the second generation. This is what came on my headers. Supposedly they were supposed to withstand a lot more salt and be more rust resistant. But as you can see by your link, and others complaints, it was not the case for some of us. Some have had no problems, however, some have had terrible luck.

Now...A few weeks back (IIRC, end of March, early April) Marty began offering an optional "third" generation coating from I believe, a third party vendor. This "Third" generation optional coating is being compared to likes of Jet-Hott. This is the one I was talking about....You were talking about the "second generation" coating.....I think we're straight now.

Personally - I just went with Jet-Hott. They offer a great gaurantee on their work.....especially on NEW headers.
It cost me around $220 to get mine coated through Jet-Hott.

Regards.

Hugo ------ 98 SVT - 53k mi - SOLD 04 Mazda3 S 5-Dr