Exhaust Manifold Reconditioning

[mssl72]

Originally Posted by McCune

I used Cerakote and I hope I am happy when I fire this up.

Let us know how it holds up after you do fire things up. I'd be curious to hear.

[cook_dw]

Cerakote is what I use as well. Assuming the surface was prepped correctly it'll be just fine. Just treat it like any other ceramic coated header. Do not break the engine in with them.

[McCune]

Originally Posted by cook_dw

Cerakote is what I use as well. Assuming the surface was prepped correctly it'll be just fine. Just treat it like any other ceramic coated header. Do not break the engine in with them.

Thanks for that info. I would have made a mistake.

[Kurt S]

Ceramic coating then top coating is the best long-term method, IMO. The coating seals the manifolds so you don't have rust bleed through. I've seen various top coatings used. One was a rub-on product that looked great.

[BCreekDave]

Originally Posted by McCune

I used Cerakote and I hope I am happy when I fire this up.

Curious, what color is that? What was the cost to do both manifolds?

[McCune]

Originally Posted by BCreekDave

Curious, what color is that? What was the cost to do both manifolds?

It has been a minute since I got them done. I will find out what color and I think I paid about 100 bucks but I do have equipment to clean them with. I glass beaded them and then shot peened them first before I sent over to a friend for the Cerakote .

[McCune]

I believe this is the color. https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerako...H-170/titanium

[Mr. Chevy]

I used Slip Plate graphite coating on my Chevelle manifolds years ago and they still look great. You have to clean the manifolds well with muriatic acid before you coat them. Touch up after they on the car is easy also. If needed just brush touch more Slip Plate on it blends in.

I also have another set I had ceramic coated and then painted with Eastwood manifold grey that have held up well over the years also.

Rich

[BCreekDave]

Originally Posted by McCune

I believe this is the color. https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerako...H-170/titanium

Thanks. I was looking through the Cerakote catalog and they have a "V" series that is rated to 1800F.

https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerako...V-164/titanium

Was there a particular reason you did not use that?

[scuncio]

This is what I ended up buying. Going to do them this weekend. Thanks for the tip!

Originally Posted by Mr. Chevy

I used Slip Plate graphite coating on my Chevelle manifolds years ago and they still look great. You have to clean the manifolds well with muriatic acid before you coat them. Touch up after they on the car is easy also. If needed just brush touch more Slip Plate on it blends in.

I also have another set I had ceramic coated and then painted with Eastwood manifold grey that have held up well over the years also.

Rich