Re: [FWDLK] EXHAUST MANIFOLD FINISHING

[David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ed,

Since the manifolds are off the engine, I highly recommend sending them out
to a specialty coater, like JetHot.

I also tried POR15 manifold paint, cast iron color. I didn’t want to take
the manifolds off, even though the engine was out, but I did wire brush them
thoroughly. I knew that is not as good a prep method, but this car was not
to be a concours restoration, just a nice driver. After 4 years, most of the
POR15 is still in place, with some flaking off in the inside corners I
couldn’t get brushed as well.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

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Subject: [FWDLK] EXHAUST MANIFOLD FINISHING

Hello List members

I have decided to try and prep and paint my own exhaust manifolds.

Has anyone personally done this using either 'EASTWOOD' or 'POR-15' exhaust
manifold paint???

A one pint can is about the same price,,but I was wondering if anyone has
experiences of good luck or bad with either??

---The EASTWOOD gray is advertised good up to 1200 degrees and requires no
special 'cure' requirements.
---The POR-15 gray is advertised for up to 1400 degrees but cure time (at
idyll for 10 min) is needed between coats.
(this is not a problem,since I'll stick them in the oven for 10 minutes
while the wife is not looking)
----Both need sand blasted clean manifolds.

Does the POR-15 have better rust prevention properties?
Has anyone used the 'new' aerosol cans?

Any experiences would be welcome

ED ECKERSON
LI  NY
57  FURY