Manifold coating

[CamarosRus]

Any different thoughts on Exhaust Manifold coatings for over restored show cars in 2022....

I believe the well know shop that "reskins" exhaust manifolds is having them FLAME SPRAYED with.......................

Aluminum– Extremely durable coating that provides total corrosion protection and significant life improvement over conventional barrier coatings...........
And Then Top Coating with VHT Aerosol Paint for the correct Cosmetic "LOOK"

A customer told (on a forum) of how he received a can of VHT paint in the box upon
the return of his "Reskinned" Manifolds.....

[1967 4K]

I had Jerry M. “Reskin” mine back in 2004. As stated above a can of VHT paint came with them and instructions to spray them and heat them to 600 degrees for a period of time, don’t remember the time.
My friend had an old cooking oven in his shop so we used it turned up as high as it would go which was about 450. My manifolds to this day look great. I would recommend Jerry’s work.

[CamarosRus]

Anyone,
1) Know the current cost of having a pair of exhaust manifolds "Reskinned"
or other wise Arc Sprayed (Electricity) or Flame Sprayed (Oxy/Acetelyne)

2) Ive read about VHT 1200 degree cast blast & POR15 has a Cast Looking Product
Which one has the closest look to original Cast Iron ?????