Best Exhaust Manifold Paint/Coating?

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Old March 16th, 2012, 02:00 PM
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Best Exhaust Manifold Paint/Coating?

Hi Guys,

Ok....what's the best paint or coating for exhaust manifolds? I'm interested more in durability than in appearance, but a nice cast iron or similar color is desired. Who's had experience with what?

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Old March 16th, 2012, 02:31 PM
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I had my W and Z manifolds ceramic coated by HPC about 5 years ago.

With engine dyno time, and street miles, they still look new.

PS - there is no good manifold paint


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Hi Guys,

Ok....what's the best paint or coating for exhaust manifolds? I'm interested more in durability than in appearance, but a nice cast iron or similar color is desired. Who's had experience with what?

thanks,
bob
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Old March 17th, 2012, 08:56 AM
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Hi My442,

Do you have any contact info or a website for HPC? All I could find online was an HPC coatings in Australia.

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Old March 17th, 2012, 11:13 AM
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I used POR15 Manifold Grey on mine.
Here is before running the engine:


And here is 200 miles after...


Time will tell how long it will last...
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Old March 17th, 2012, 11:40 AM
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I have used eastwoods manifold grey and it seems to holds up ok. I am have the exhaust manifolds ceramic coated cast and the intake bright silver on the Vista I am doing now by hotshots powdercoating in hamburg ny. I wanted someone local to do them. This is the first time using them and will post on the quality when I get them back.
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Old March 17th, 2012, 02:24 PM
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I just used high heat cast blast spray paint and my exhaust manifolds still look great nearly 5 years later. I only put about 300 miles/year on the car.

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Hi Guys,
I'm glad to hear that ceramic coating seams the best way to go. Had my manifolds ceramic coated, engine rebuild is done, and we're off to the Dyno this morning. I just hope it goes well.................
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