Painting a pacesetter

[MrDS0613]

I know the pacesetter header is pretty weak to begin with, but I would like to know if painting it helps the problem they have with cracking or if it makes it worse.

[mechtech]

Paint helps somewhat for short term use.
IF you keep at it every month, it will help - it's about all that you can do.
A stainless JBA is expensive, but in 6 months or more you won't feel the wallet pain, and be glad you got something that doesn't need to be replaced or fixed. So consider it as a viable option.

[Twiggy2cents]

but it can still rust from the inside from the moisture in the exhaust

[Blue ZX2]

Use some POR15. Its pricy but it will hold up.

[ZX2guy19]

I have a JBA. Pm me for details on the sale.