Header Wrap - to Paint or not?

[88Stanger]

Update: So I took the DEI Header wrap off the original exhaust that was sprayed with the DEI Silicone coating BUT the headers have yet to see any heat cycles and then applies them to one of the new headers. They worked just fine. They had only a small amount of stiffness in them, so I just moved them around a bit and they were a bit more flexible, definitely enough to re-wrap the new headers. I also found that a local parts store in town carries the DEI Silicone warp spray, so I will be picking up another can of that. Anyways, just passing on the experience.