BearsFan315 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Going to Blast & Paint my Manifolds on my 1929 When I tear the top half town.Based no my reading Here and Elsewhere Most people Paint the Intake the same color as the Engine, then the exhaust goes all over the color spectrum. Most seem to Go Cast Iron Gray, so it looks like a fresh Casting. Seen em all Colors though...Question is what is the BEST & MOST Durable High Temp Paint/ Coating for an Exhaust Manifold.Here are some that I Found:Paint/ Coating for ManifoldsPOR-15® - High Temp PaintKBS Coatings - Xtreme Temperature CoatingEastwood - Hi-Temp CoatingVHT - FlameProof™ CoatingEastwood - Calyx Manifold CoatingOther - Post n Tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I used to use Krylon high heat silver on my Model "A" exhaust manifold and pipe with very good success. I never had a burn off problem but every year I did have to re-do it because of slight rusting. The high heat black works well too but you have to base it with high heat silver or it will flake off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyJetstar1 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I have tried a number of things, none of which are a permanent, never touch again thing though. The best, and most expensive was to have one porcelain coated. They told me to expect it to crack, but looked good as long as I had it. The cheaper route, and reasonably decent looking, was to have one powder coated matte black. It held up well for a long time. Then on muscle cars, I've used the manifold "rub" (Calyx) from Eastwood, but you have to keep touching it up if you use the car often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I went to Ace hardware and bought a bug bomb high temp paint. Per instructions, I baked in in my home oven at three different temps as directed. It still looks like it did the day that I instaled it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I have used the Eastwood Hi temp stuff that you put on with a foam brush. It's lasted quite well on the applications I have used it on. You may have to touch it up occasionally but that's a pretty quick process. Mine have all been flat 6 mopar applications. One can seems to last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex D. Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Ceramic would be my coating of choice. It comes in diferent collors,and wont burn off. http://www.jet-hot.com/ There may be other's nearer to you that can do the job. Google, ceramic exhaust coatings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyJetstar1 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Ceramic would be my coating of choice. It comes in diferent collors,and wont burn off. http://www.jet-hot.com/ There may be other's nearer to you that can do the job. Google, ceramic exhaust coatingsYou're right, Alex D. I had listed "powder coat", but it was actually ceramic coated. Coffee hadn't taken full effect yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vila Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) I have used Bill Hirsch's Exhaust and Manifold paint on my exhaust systems from the manifold to the end of the tail pipe for over 40 years and have never had a problem and never had it flake off. Select their website at: http://www.hirschauto.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EMPT-PINT then select the size / color for Black, Cast Iron, or Bright Aluminum.I used the Cast Iron color paint on the entire system of my 1933 Chevrolet and 1962 Triumph TR4On my 1984 BMW I used the cast iron color on the exhaust manifold and the Bright Aluminum color on the remainder of the system.Visit my personal website at: www.jakegingervila.wix.com/bobs-vintage-cars-Vila1933 Chevrolet1962 Triumph TR41984 BMW 633 CSi Edited November 16, 2014 by Vila (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I have had several exhaust systems ceramic coated by these guys and they are the best.Finish Line Coatings2889 SE Silversprings RoadMilwuakie, OR 97222 503-659-4278Email Contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) I have used the Eastwood Hi temp stuff that you put on with a foam brush. It's lasted quite well on the applications I have used it on. You may have to touch it up occasionally but that's a pretty quick process. Mine have all been flat 6 mopar applications. One can seems to last forever.I also used this product on my Mets with good results. The important thing is to run the engine for 20 minutes on first start up to cure them. I think the instructions say life shelf of the open can is only 6 months, but I have gone much longer. Edited November 16, 2014 by Skyking (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I also used this product on my Mets with good results. The important thing is to run the engine for 20 minutes on first start up to cure them. I think the instructions say life shelf of the open can is only 6 months, but I have gone much longer.My can has been open for 5 years and I just reseal it up. Still working like it's suppose to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 My can has been open for 5 years and I just reseal it up. Still working like it's suppose to.Yes, I couldn't understand why they print that on the can...........:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Liability !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 or to sell more cans! I had my exhaust manifolds done by something similar to Jet hot, lasted for 10 years no problems, only way I would ever go. I only like to things once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersix Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I've used POR-15® - High Temp Paint and have had good success with it (for a paint). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 thanks for all the info & feedback...Main goal is to do it right and only have to do it once !!seems like it is different strokes for different folks...But should i go ALL GRAY Intake & Exhaust, or ALL BLACK ?!?Maybe Engine Color on INTAKE and then Exhaust Either Black or Manifold Gray >!< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I have used the Eastwood Hi temp stuff that you put on with a foam brush. It's lasted quite well on the applications I have used it on. You may have to touch it up occasionally but that's a pretty quick process. Mine have all been flat 6 mopar applications. One can seems to last forever.I agree with the Eastwood stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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