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Offline 5F08KGT

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Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« on: January 19, 2016, 08:41:28 AM »
What is the end-all finish to put on exhaust manifolds these days?

I want to do mine one last time, right, and have whatever I use last........

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Re: Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2016, 02:21:54 PM »
What class might you enter for what organization?

If your never going to show what are your plans for usage?

Both of these will help get an idea of what might be best in your situation
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2016, 04:33:35 PM »
What is the end-all finish to put on exhaust manifolds these days?

I want to do mine one last time, right, and have whatever I use last........
I've use Eastwood exhaust manifold paint (not the stainless). It's a hi-temp gray available in either spray or brush on. After a couple of hundred miles it looks "fair" to "good" as an original finish, but it does protect the manifold from rust. I've also used a graphite based spray made by McKay Chemical. I don't know if it is still available but it is darker in tone when it dries and didn't seem to last as long. There are other graphite sprays, be creative.
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2016, 08:12:32 PM »
I've use Eastwood exhaust manifold paint (not the stainless). It's a hi-temp gray available in either spray or brush on. After a couple of hundred miles it looks "fair" to "good" as an original finish, but it does protect the manifold from rust.......
+1, have used for two restorations in the past dozen years with zero problems.

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Re: Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2016, 07:20:15 AM »
My car is going to be a weekend driver now, I had a power coating place put a finish on them originally and spent some pretty serious money getting it done, then my restorer didn't like it and removed the finish.....

Whatever was put on them in the little the engine has been run has burned off.

I've heard good reviews on the Eastwood product.

What is the best way to clean up the manafolds in prep for the Eastwood product?

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Re: Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2016, 02:58:10 PM »
I used the Eastwood product on some cars in the past - changed to ceramic that I can apply myself.  Like the look and final product so far.

More expensive but think its worth it.
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2016, 07:37:05 AM »
Thanks Jeff......what ceramic product do you use?

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Re: Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2016, 12:46:55 PM »
Thanks Jeff......what ceramic product do you use?

Will dig the can out and post the info.  Had to by a quart and have done maybe 4-5 cars so far with it. Plenty left in the can
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2016, 12:31:49 AM »
Jet hot has been the standard which others try and copy but it is not for the economy minded unless you consider you only will do it once because it lasts.http://www.jet-hot.com/enthusiasts
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2016, 12:41:42 AM »
Bob, do you know what color  has been used or accepted as closest to factory for exhaust manifolds using the jet hot coating.
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2016, 07:31:08 AM »
Here`s the cast iron Jet-Hott coatinq on mine.  I paid $375 to qet it done and they had 6000 miles on them in the third pic.
Not show-correct but the best option on an enqine that qets started up.



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Re: Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2016, 08:19:19 PM »
Thanks Jeff......what ceramic product do you use?

Took a couple of days to dig it out







And a few examples of the finished look









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Re: Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2016, 09:24:58 PM »
Thanks Jeff!! I like that color and sheen the best!

What is the best way to clean up the manifolds prior to application?

Media blast?

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Re: Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2016, 09:48:16 PM »
their directions stated to blast with aluminum oxide. i like that look too.
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Finish?
« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2016, 09:55:20 PM »
Jeff, has your experience been that the Colorguard holds up with engine use ?
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