Keith R. Stewart wrote:
>
> Or Powder Coating might be a possibility here too. The secret to a good
> repaint on an exhaust manifold is good preparation of the surface, a FRESH
> paint, and driving the car as soon as the paint is dry. The curing at high
> temperature is important to the permanent finish. If the manifold sits
> around for awhile before ever going on the car, the result will not be very
> permanent.
> Cheers
> Keith Stewart
>
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> > From: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
> > To: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
> > Cc: spitfires@Autox.Team.Net
> > Subject: Re: Exhaust Manifold-Painting
> > Date: Sunday, January 10, 1999 10:37 AM
> >
> > Rick Gregory wrote:
> > >
> > > Is it possible to paint my exhaust manifold or will it just burn off?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Rick
> >
> > I've tried several types of manifold paints and most seem to flake off
> > after a while. Most of my racing friends coat their headers with the new
> > ceramic stuff. You can get a kit and do it yourself at home for about
> > $30-$40. And it stays on and looks better too.
> > ___
> > / \
> > / (=) \
> > Tom Shirley __ .=_.-._=. __
> > Sale Creek, TN | |---|<| |>|---| |
> > 1982 Royale RP31 Formula Ford | | \ \ / / | |
> > 1978 Triumph Spitfire |__|-----\<\_/>/-----|__|
> >
> > http://www.Geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/1080
> >
> > "The purpose of life is to maximize your emotional income".
Powder-Coat is not ready for manifolds yet, they have a flat black that
has been tested to 1200 and a silver/aluminum that has tested to 1000, I
am in touch with the R & D dept. of the worlds largest manufacturer of
P/C and this was his remarks from 2 weeks ago, its just around the
corner, and 1/50th the price of jet hot and the porcelain type. I'll keep
the list posted when this becomes available.
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