[6pack] Exhaust manifold finishing

[Foster, Stan]

Just talked to George at Calyx (nice guy) he explained the procedure for
finishing the manifold up to two months before they are installed.

1. Media blast the manifold to remove rust etc

2. Wipe down with something that will remove all traces of oil including that
from you handling it. Suggested lacquer thinners

3. Use a toothbrush to work the product into a small area just to get a feel
for how it goes on. Work it into the pores but don't leave the pores full of
the product. It goes on very sparingly and there is enough product in the
small container for 4 or 5 four cylinder manifolds.

4. After the trial area, finish the whole manifold.

5. Take a fingernail brush (or a small shoe brush) and buff the manifold until
it shines. This will also have the affect of further evening out the finish.

6. If the manifold is not going to be installed, wrap it in newspaper and
store it in the house where it is cool and dry. The newspaper will keep
moisture out as well as absorb any moisture coming off the manifold.

7. When ready, up to two months later, install manifold on the car and run the
engine. The finish cannot be cured in an oven

8. Any dressing that does not get fixed to the manifold as part of the curing
process (ie excess finish) will turn to dust. You can brush it off.

9. The finish should last for 4-5 years before needing to be touched up. When
it does, just touch up the area that needs refinishing.

10. There was no point 10 but I would like to add that I'm getting pretty fed
up with this winter. It is snowing again today here in northern MA and I am
ready to move on to spring..

Stan



-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces+stan.foster=hp.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:6pack-bounces+stan.foster=hp.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Foster,
Stan
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 10:59 AM
To: 6-Pack
Subject: Re: [6pack] Exhaust manifold finishing

Question about the Calyx... Is this something that you have to apply and
immediately install and get hot before the finish is fixed or is it something
that you could apply, leave sitting around for a few weeks and then install
with no detrimental affect ?

Stan