Paint exhaust manifold?
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Thanks, kens64. I almost didn't ask cause I thought the paint would burn off. What's best for preparing for painting? I've been using purple power degreaser followed by rinse followed by acid based rim cleaner.
Don't have a sand blaster but am contemplating buying a closed cabinet system.
Don't have a sand blaster but am contemplating buying a closed cabinet system.
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Sand blasting is the best method, but not absolutely necessary. A GOOD clean using your method and mabye a wire brush and curing the paint like the directions say should be fine.
Dont expect it to last for years regardless of how you apply it though. IT will fade and burn off sooner or later.
Dont expect it to last for years regardless of how you apply it though. IT will fade and burn off sooner or later.
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Prep it really good before painting. The best paint I have found isn't the High-Temp VHT automotive paint. The best paint is Barbeque paint. I have it on my 400 headers in my '53. I have had those headers glowing red hot a few times and that paint hasn't even peeled off, it's still on there. I have seen new headers with the high temp VHT paint on them and the paint peeled right off the first time the header got hot.
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Originally Posted by seventyseven250
Keep in mind that not all "high temp" paints are the same. You should be able to find some mention of the maximum safe temp on the can. Just buy the higest rated one.
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Shoot, this is great. I'll get it prepared right. I've taken alot of time with everything so far, this will be no exception. I'll wire brush it between coats of degreaser and acid to make sure there isn't any residue or rust.
I'll be hunting paint on Friday! Read my other post please regards the rest of the exhaust, I need help there also! Thanks!
I'll be hunting paint on Friday! Read my other post please regards the rest of the exhaust, I need help there also! Thanks!
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