Transman don't know if it's the best but I always liked the VHT cast paint. Used it on the exhaust manifolds, brake calipers and brake drums. I'm sure others will chime in with their favorite cast look paint.

I think there are two versions of VHT in "cast-coat" one for engine/cast look parts and one higher temp for headers and exhaust manifolds?

Hi-Temp Engine, VHT Cast-Iron NU CAST

MikeR

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