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Topic: Manifolfd coating
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Poppy
Journeyman Posts: 15
From: Clearwater Fl.
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 06-25-2001 09:41 PM
   
I installed a set of HiPo manifolds and before I did I had them powder coated at a cost of $80.00.Needless to say after a short 3 months the coating is almost off and after getting a bit angry at the company,they told me that cast iron is difficult to get just right.Why didn't they tell me that in the first place. Anyhow does anyone know of any thing I can apply without pulling them off again? I use the car daily.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5739
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 06-25-2001 11:28 PM
Eastwood sells a stainless paint that is supposed to be good but I used a product called cast blast which I got at Va Mustang but my local Disc Auto PArts sells it. You must start with clean manifolds, no rust. I put them in the oven one at a time. Your wife MAY raise an eyebrow 'cause it does have a SLIGHT smell! They have been on my 65 GT {HI-PO manifolds} for 10,000 miles and are starting to look tacky. I touch them up by spraying some of the spray into the cap and use a long artist brush.
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65coupei6
Gearhead Posts: 415
From: S.F., CA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 06-26-2001 05:36 PM
I used POR-15. I think it was called Manifold grey. I put that stuff on without even cleaning it first. It has lasted over a year so far without any signs of it coming off.
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MrXerox
Gearhead Posts: 327
From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-27-2001 02:26 AM
Yeah, That POR-15 is some crazy stuff. Just dont get any on you skin, Its starts to feel like napalm in about 30 seconds! Excellent product though...
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 481
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 07-02-2001 09:01 AM
Where do you fellas get the POR-15?
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5739
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 07-02-2001 11:08 AM
Re Por 15. Couple of places 1-800-777-6715 This co. is in DE. The other is 1-800-457-6715. This co. is in NJ ALso, there is a West coast location 1-800-827-6715. This co. is in Sac. Ca.
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3785
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 07-02-2001 11:28 AM
Powder Coating exhaust manifold??? Is there such a product... I didn't think powder coating was tolerant of excessive heat...Don ------------------
Previously Known As Don H McDonald
Brilliant Blue 1966 2+2
Soon To Be 302 w/5spd
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 3981
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 07-02-2001 07:47 PM
I "ceramic coated" my Hi-Po exhaust manifolds and they looked like day one when I took them off 2 1/2 years later.
I wouldn't think powder coating would work on exhaust manifolds either Don but it sure looks great on my intake manifold  !!!------------------
Conciousness - that annoying time between naps. Ken
1965 Springtime Yellow Coupe 302GT40-4spd
Edlebrock RPM Air Gap
670cfm Holley Street Avenger
and much, much MORE !!!
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