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70 340 exhaust manifold restoration #3192897
11/23/23 03:38 PM
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From what I'm reading HiTemp Ceramic coating is the best way to go with these, but what is the correct color?
Thanks!


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Re: 70 340 exhaust manifold restoration [Re: mikeporp] #3192898
11/23/23 03:47 PM
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Whatever color looks the most like raw cast iron right out of the foundry with hemi orange paint dusted over the upper half like the factory did.

Have not tried this product, but supposedly it's good stuff.

https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakote-coating

One way to make the coating, and any orange overspray if you do that also, more durable on manifolds is to coat the inside of the manifold opening with a ceramic coating, especially where it bolts to the heads. It will reduce the heat absorption enough that only a slight paint discoloration will be all you get vs burning. Even basic header paint will work for this. Manifold has to be clean for it to adhere so you have to clean them really good inside and out.

Last edited by Neil; 11/25/23 08:56 PM.
Re: 70 340 exhaust manifold restoration [Re: mikeporp] #3192984
11/24/23 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by mikeporp
From what I'm reading HiTemp Ceramic coating is the best way to go with these, but what is the correct color?
Thanks!




Go with Fireball coatings in Canada.....if your looking for an OEM new cast look

Re: 70 340 exhaust manifold restoration [Re: DAYCLONA] #3193115
11/24/23 10:24 PM
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There is a product called Slip Plate. I used it on my exhaust manifolds. Gives a very accurate color and sheen. It's a dry film lubricant that you spray on the manifolds and buff out giving a correct look. I did my manifolds around 2018 or 2019. Still look great today. Better than any cast blast paint that I have used. I would try this out. I think you'll like it.

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Re: 70 340 exhaust manifold restoration [Re: GMP440] #3193116
11/24/23 10:26 PM
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Slip Plate

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