Can I use VHT Header Paint on Engine Cases

[Architecterre]

Canadian tire is all out of VHT engine paint (650C) but have Header paint (up to 1300C). Is there any negative to using VHT header paint instead of engine paint on the engine? Didnt know if it was a different formula that would suffocate the engine from cooler or something, figured best to ask!

Please dont say the token 'just go buy the engine paint' answer

Adam

 

[jsharpphoto]

The only problem I can see, is the header paint might to fully cure at engine temperatures. And if the paint doesn't fully cure, it won't be very resilient to chemicals.

 

[RedBullEnema]

The only problem I can see, is the header paint might to fully cure at engine temperatures. And if the paint doesn't fully cure, it won't be very resilient to chemicals.

Agreed. The VTH Header paint requires a final heat cycle at 650*F whereas the Engine paint only requires a 200*F cure.