Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars

Posted By: ramman5600

Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars - 11/15/11 05:10 AM

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

Posted By: LimeliteAero

Re: Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars - 11/15/11 02:31 PM

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.

Posted By: Finoke

Re: Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars - 11/15/11 10:55 PM

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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.

Posted By: ramman5600

Re: Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars - 11/16/11 03:31 AM

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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

Posted By: floyd

Re: Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars - 11/16/11 01:53 PM

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.

Posted By: LimeliteAero

Re: Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars - 11/16/11 02:26 PM

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This product?
http://www.eastwood.com/stainless-steel-high-temp-coating-kit.html

Thats what I used on several sets of manifolds.

Posted By: MoreParts

Re: Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars - 11/16/11 05:41 PM

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!

Posted By: Stewpar

Re: Manifold prep and paint for non judged cars - 11/18/11 09:17 PM

I have been using cast colored powder coat, looks great and lasts a long time..........