exhaust manifold coatings?

[jeff ashley]

Sandblasted my hp exhaust manifolds, any suggestions on what to coat them with now to preseve the iron look?

 

[Durandal25]

Sandblasted my hp exhaust manifolds, any suggestions on what to coat them with now to preseve the iron look?

Jeff, I was in the same boat sir, and any coating you put on there will have issues in the long run.......keep'em iron sir, no coating.

 

[62 Dart Convertible]

There are many options from exhaust paints to dressings (such as Calyx). Costs, results and opinions vary greatly.

I chose to go the more expensive but proven route of ceramic coating. It's bullet proof and as the coating is inside and out and an insulator, the manifolds radiate far less heat under the bonnet.

 

[jeff ashley]

Those look sweet. Looking at your pic reminded me, I ordered the original plug wire holders anyone have any suggestions for wher to order the right lenth plugwires?

 

[moparcanuck]

I used Eastwood's manifold paint 4 years ago and they still look like new. I personally don't like the rusty look.

 

[khryslerkid]

'62 Dart, looks like you're building a museum piece!

 

[tallhair]

I used Eastwood's manifold paint 4 years ago and they still look like new. I personally don't like the rusty look.

I'm planning on same or the powder coating. Thanks for the feedback canuck

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There are many options from exhaust paints to dressings (such as Calyx). Costs, results and opinions vary greatly.

I chose to go the more expensive but proven route of ceramic coating. It's bullet proof and as the coating is inside and out and an insulator, the manifolds radiate far less heat under the bonnet.

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May be in my future .. If I don't do the eastwood route. Thanks brother

 

[62 Dart Convertible]

Those look sweet. Looking at your pic reminded me, I ordered the original plug wire holders anyone have any suggestions for wher to order the right lenth plugwires?

For leads I just used Accel super stock 5072K. http://www.jegs.com/i/Accel/110/5072K/10002/-1 They fit great out the box.

Engine ain't a museum piece, it's in and running well. In fact, going for a cruise in about 10 minutes!

With ceramic coating, the reduction in under bonnet heat is quite noticeable, and considering the problems I had previously with heat soak and vapour lock, was worth the admission price alone!

 

[66blvee]

I used POR-15 exhaust manifold paint. Sandblasted manifolds, 1 coat, wait 24 hours 2nd coat. Both coats applied with a brush. No problems and looks very good.

As far as plug wires, FIRECORE 50, They will make you whatever you want and in my opinion the best plug wire out there.

 

[ODZKing]

I used Cast Blast. It is VERY good and lasts quite a long time.
I did my 67 manifolds back in 06 and they still look good today.
Here is a pic of my 73 that I did lst year. Again they still look great.
http://www.seymourpaint.com/cast_blast.html