Manifold Paint Question

[Guest sconnors]

Hi guys,

Hope someone can give me some input. I've attached a picture of my engine and have purchased some engine paint. Would I be okay just wire brushing the manifold down and then applying new paint? I really don't want to tear it all down if I don't have to.

Any input would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Scott

[Pete Phillips]

It's really up to you, depending on what level of restoration perfection that you want. You can mask a lot of areas off, but there will be places that you cannot reach with a paint brush or spray can; of course, the missed areas will be fairly hard to see, unless you are looking for them.

Pete Phillips, BCA #7338

[JohnD1956]

Are you just doing the intake, or the exhaust too?

I would brush on the paint for the intake, but I would still use a primer after you wire brush it. As for the exhaust manifold, I'm not sure what, if anything, out of a paint can will stand up to the heat.

[Guest 53Nailhead]

For what it's worth, I used POR-15 manifold paint on my 53 several years ago & it seems to be holding up well. Laid it down with a foam brush....

I have a ceramic coated set but too lazy to pull the others off & install 'em:D

I'm sure there are other companies out there that sell similar products.

[Guest 1950SuperPDX]

This I can actually help a lot with! Here's what you want:

EXHAUST AND MANIFOLD COATING-Hirsch Automotive Products

I cleaned off my entire engine block, and the manifold with engine degreaser and an old cloth. Worked great.

Here's the final product: and yes its brushed and I was able to get every little inch. You just have to cut your brush handle almost off, that will let you get in all the small cracks.

Take a look:

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[Guest sconnors]

That looks great man! What color did you use? I see from their website there's gray, aluminum and stainless steel.

Let me know

Thanks

[Guest 1950SuperPDX]

I used the Aluminum. Also are you planning on painting your engine too? If you do here's the correct color for that:

ENGINE ENAMEL-Hirsch Automotive Products

[Guest sconnors]

I have the engine paint, I ordered from Oldbuickparts.com. Your engine looks great!! What did you use for a degreaser/cleaner? Was it hard to do?