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I'm getting ready to replace the manifolds on my 04 F350. I replaced them 3 years ago with Dorman ones, and now they look like they have been on there for way more than 3 years and just a matter of time before I have an issue with them. I plan on replacing them with genuine Ford manifolds. Is there a recommended paint or coating for exhaust manifolds that won't make them look like rust buckets in just a few short years, and extend there life?
Looking at the ceramic coating it will cost around $200. Not sure about some of the DIY paints as they are heat cured by running the engine. Has anyone had lasting success with the DIY paints?
Looking at the ceramic coating it will cost around $200. Not sure about some of the DIY paints as they are heat cured by running the engine. Has anyone had lasting success with the DIY paints?
It wont last, once moister of water get to them paint just flakes of.
Well after getting quotes for having a ceramic coating done and the fact I don't want to pay those prices I've decided to try DIY with Cerakote high temp ceramic coating. From looking around the web its the only air cure coating that I found, which will make it easier than having to run the engine for up to an hour to cure most other products. Just waiting on the free color samples to decide which color to go with.
I with with the POR 15 high temp manifold paint in manifold grey. A lot of great reviews and I love por 15 products. I prepped both manifold with their prep process and did 3 Coats of the coating.
Ill keep posted on how they hold up after their installed