Does exhaust wrap cause rust?

Does exhaust wrap cause rust?

The main reason exhaust wrap can cause premature rust is because it holds moisture. If you paint your exhaust parts with a high temperature paint and then wrap them, the rust issue will either be reduced or completely eliminated.

Is exhaust wrap a good idea?

An exhaust wrap is a fantastic heat protection product. You will see a reduction in temperatures around the exhaust resulting in more horsepower. This increase in horsepower is down to increased engine efficiency. The exhaust wrap keeps heat in the header instead of it dissipating around the engine.