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1crosscut · 02-08-2018, 10:51 PM

What if any factory finish was used on exhaust manifolds?

J Franklin · 02-08-2018, 11:33 PM

Rust!

Tom Wesenberg · 02-09-2018, 12:25 AM

VHT Newcast paint is nice and make it look like a new casting.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 02-09-2018, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

VHT Newcast paint is nice and make it look like a new casting.

Tom,
On Vermin, I used "CAST-BLAST" with a 3 Year "curing" time. Anxious to find out from his new owner, if it held up well
On Minervas' Old stock exhaust system, sanded it with 180 Grit Emery Cloth & did the WHOLE thing with CAST-BLAST. "Someone"??? asked, "What did the NEW exhaust set you back"?
Bill Warmincalifornia

jwilliams81 · 02-09-2018, 08:40 AM

I used Seymour Cast Blast.
Cured in the oven.

http://www.seymourpaint.com/product/cast-blast/
https://www.amazon.com/Seymour-16-26..._&dpSrc=detail

1crosscut · 02-09-2018, 08:53 AM

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I've used cast blast in the past and have really liked it. Just curious if they did anything with them or sent them out raw.

Jim Baskin III Pa. · 02-09-2018, 08:54 AM

Used this 10yrs ago and mainfold still looks new.Snyders carrys this product

Tom Wesenberg · 02-09-2018, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 1crosscut

I've used cast blast in the past and have really liked it. Just curious if they did anything with them or sent them out raw.

Packard and a few higher end cars had porcelain coated manifolds years ago, but other ordinary cars all came raw cast iron that I know of. I've never seen any cars with painted manifolds from the factory.

jhowes · 02-09-2018, 09:18 AM

Th OP's question seems to be "How did they come out of the factory?" I don't know. Jack

SeaSlugs · 02-09-2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 1crosscut

I've used cast blast in the past and have really liked it. Just curious if they did anything with them or sent them out raw.

If I remember the judging standards I think they were just raw - maybe a light coat of machine oil to prevent rusting in the factory and until someone bought it. painting or coating seems like an extra step and cost that Henry wouldn't approve of.

Does anyone have a good pic of a manifold painted in cast blast? I will soon be painting my new manifold and am interested in how it turns out. Says it has a wrinkle finish that im not so sure on.

Larry Jenkins · 02-09-2018, 10:23 AM

Many years ago, I painted my exhaust manifold with stainless steel in a spray can. Held up very well. Sorry, don't remember the Brand Name. Google..

BillCNC · 02-09-2018, 10:42 AM

I used VHT's Flame Proof Satin Clear, 1300° - 2000° and shot over a clean brand new manifold with (2) light and (1) medium wet coat. The highest temp in clear I could find.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/v.../sp115/4776745

Regards
Bill

BillCNC · 02-09-2018, 10:43 AM

Sorry, Double post.

Tacoma Bob · 02-09-2018, 11:05 AM

Geez...been so long I don't remember but I think I used a Por 15 high heat product. Looks as good today as it did in 2003.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 02-09-2018, 06:41 PM

My CAST-BLAST wuz NOT wrinkledy! (sp?) I dreamed about doing the block with it & a FAUX Woodgrained Head! (Like the Cigar Store Indian)--LOL--Or how about a Woodgrained Fan Blade?
Bill Smooth

daveymc29 · 02-10-2018, 11:17 PM

Bill, the Cast-Blast is holding up very well. I almost asked you this same question. I don't know where to buy it in the Bay Area. Commies won't let us have any "dangerous" products. When I get my two bladed fan I will wood grain it to look like some white pine of maybe I ought to go with Hickory?

SeaSlugs · 02-10-2018, 11:20 PM

Can you guys post pics of your manifolds that are painted with cast blast and the clear protectant? I'm trying to decide what to do... I appreciate it!

1crosscut · 02-11-2018, 07:59 PM

I'll take a few pictures for you tomorrow. Just finishing one up.

jw hash · 02-12-2018, 12:37 AM

I had my Victoria manifold porcelain zed cast iron, fifteen years ago and it still looks like new cast iron today. it is pretty pricey but it lasts. I used to remove my manifold and muffler every couple years and repaint them. not anymore.

burner31 · 02-12-2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

Can you guys post pics of your manifolds that are painted with cast blast and the clear protectant? I'm trying to decide what to do... I appreciate it!

About three years ago
And yes I know...the intake is white. I like it like that

02-08-2018, 10:51 PM	#1
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,011	Exhaust manifold finish? What if any factory finish was used on exhaust manifolds? __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

02-08-2018, 11:33 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,370	Re: Exhaust manifold finish? Rust!

02-09-2018, 12:25 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Exhaust manifold finish? VHT Newcast paint is nice and make it look like a new casting.

02-09-2018, 08:53 AM	#6
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,011	Re: Exhaust manifold finish? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've used cast blast in the past and have really liked it. Just curious if they did anything with them or sent them out raw. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

02-09-2018, 08:54 AM	#7
Jim Baskin III Pa. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lock Haven Pa. Posts: 252	Re: Exhaust manifold finish? Used this 10yrs ago and mainfold still looks new.Snyders carrys this product

02-09-2018, 09:18 AM	#9
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	Re: Exhaust manifold finish? Th OP's question seems to be "How did they come out of the factory?" I don't know. Jack

02-09-2018, 10:23 AM	#11
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: Exhaust manifold finish? Many years ago, I painted my exhaust manifold with stainless steel in a spray can. Held up very well. Sorry, don't remember the Brand Name. Google.. __________________ Good enough.. Isn't.

02-09-2018, 10:43 AM	#13
BillCNC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: SoCal Desert Posts: 842	Re: Exhaust manifold finish? Sorry, Double post.

02-09-2018, 11:05 AM	#14
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,042	Re: Exhaust manifold finish? Geez...been so long I don't remember but I think I used a Por 15 high heat product. Looks as good today as it did in 2003.

02-09-2018, 06:41 PM	#15
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Exhaust manifold finish? My CAST-BLAST wuz NOT wrinkledy! (sp?) I dreamed about doing the block with it & a FAUX Woodgrained Head! (Like the Cigar Store Indian)--LOL--Or how about a Woodgrained Fan Blade? Bill Smooth __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF" Last edited by BILL WILLIAMSON; 02-09-2018 at 06:47 PM.

02-10-2018, 11:17 PM	#16
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,566	Re: Exhaust manifold finish? Bill, the Cast-Blast is holding up very well. I almost asked you this same question. I don't know where to buy it in the Bay Area. Commies won't let us have any "dangerous" products. When I get my two bladed fan I will wood grain it to look like some white pine of maybe I ought to go with Hickory?

02-10-2018, 11:20 PM	#17
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Exhaust manifold finish? Can you guys post pics of your manifolds that are painted with cast blast and the clear protectant? I'm trying to decide what to do... I appreciate it! __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

02-11-2018, 07:59 PM	#18
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,011	Re: Exhaust manifold finish? I'll take a few pictures for you tomorrow. Just finishing one up. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

02-12-2018, 12:37 AM	#19
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	Re: Exhaust manifold finish? I had my Victoria manifold porcelain zed cast iron, fifteen years ago and it still looks like new cast iron today. it is pretty pricey but it lasts. I used to remove my manifold and muffler every couple years and repaint them. not anymore.