What is the difference between nickel chrome plating and ceramic coating?
Most JBA Headers come standard with a nickel chrome plating. The plating is applied to our 14 gauge mild steel headers as a corrosion inhibitor. The chrome does not provide thermal protection and will eventually discolor as the headers go through heat cycles of starting and stopping your engine. The climate that you operate your vehicle in will also affect the life of the finish on chrome plated headers. JBA also offers an optional ceramic coating on all our headers. The ceramic coating is a thermal barrier that reduces the heat radiated from the headers and has a longer lasting finish. It is highly resistant to petroleum products, scratches, extreme heat and inclement weather.
