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Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars #1114064 11/15/11 01:10 AM 11/15/11 01:10 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 669 Michigan, USA R ramman5600 OP mopar
ramman5600 OP mopar R Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 669 Michigan, USA	What is the best process to clean up a used set of manifolds and then what products are recommended to apply after clean up? Not going on a judged vehicle, just want them to look good. -C

Re: Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars [Re: ramman5600] #1114065 11/15/11 10:31 AM 11/15/11 10:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,584 SE Pa. L LimeliteAero master
LimeliteAero master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,584 SE Pa.	Ive had good results from just sandblasting and brushing on Eastwoods High Temp Stainless Coating. Its a lighter gray than the cast iron gray most people use. Be sure to wear gloves when handling the parts once theyre blasted.

Re: Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars [Re: LimeliteAero] #1114066 11/15/11 06:55 PM 11/15/11 06:55 PM
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Finoke master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,105 Horsham, Pa.	Quote: Ive had good results from just sandblasting and brushing on Eastwoods High Temp Stainless Coating. Its a lighter gray than the cast iron gray most people use. Be sure to wear gloves when handling the parts once theyre blasted. I agree, and at any time you can touch up the manifolds with the same eastwood product after the car is on the road.

Re: Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars [Re: LimeliteAero] #1114067 11/15/11 11:31 PM 11/15/11 11:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 669 Michigan, USA R ramman5600 OP mopar
ramman5600 OP mopar R Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 669 Michigan, USA	Quote: Ive had good results from just sandblasting and brushing on Eastwoods High Temp Stainless Coating. Its a lighter gray than the cast iron gray most people use. Be sure to wear gloves when handling the parts once theyre blasted. This product? http://www.eastwood.com/stainless-steel-high-temp-coating-kit.html

Re: Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars [Re: ramman5600] #1114068 11/16/11 09:53 AM 11/16/11 09:53 AM
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floyd master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,115 MD	I used the darker stuff: http://www.eastwood.com/factory-gray-high-temp-coating-kit.html Depends on your preference. Either way, you will likely get good results with either paint as long as your prep work is good.

Re: Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars [Re: ramman5600] #1114069 11/16/11 10:26 AM 11/16/11 10:26 AM
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LimeliteAero master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,584 SE Pa.	Quote: This product? http://www.eastwood.com/stainless-steel-high-temp-coating-kit.html Thats what I used on several sets of manifolds.

Re: Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars [Re: LimeliteAero] #1114070 11/16/11 01:41 PM 11/16/11 01:41 PM
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MoreParts super stock M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,193	I really have only had luck with about 1/2 of Eastwood's products. Happily, this stuff was in the WINNING half. I applied it to a set as described above about 15 years ago and it still looks great!

Re: Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars [Re: MoreParts] #1114071 11/18/11 05:17 PM 11/18/11 05:17 PM
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Stewpar master Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,963 Wisconsin	I have been using cast colored powder coat, looks great and lasts a long time.......... Admiration For Multiple Carburetor Vehicles...

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