Ramhorn Exhaust coatings - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

3quartertime · 02-24-2009, 04:07 PM

Well it looks like powder coating isn't a good option for stock cast iron exhaust. I'm switching from old headers back to stock. This is a driver not a show project, but if I'm going to put them on I want to make them as resistant to rust as I can... Looking nice would be a cool bonus!!!

So what other options are out there? Post pics if you have them!

I've seen ceramic on some builds here, but seems expensive.

POR15 seems to turn out pretty good.

What else have you seen?

my67chevytruck · 02-24-2009, 04:13 PM

por 15 exhaust paint is what the consensus is. I am going to look into this product.

**leddzepp** · 02-24-2009, 04:26 PM

POR 20 all the way. 3 colors to choose from. I have had it on my rams horns for 4 yrs now, and my truck is a daily driver. Still looks brand new. Make sure you prep well. I used a wire-wheel, and then used the zinc phosphate wash that POR 15 sells as well.

cdowns · 02-24-2009, 04:30 PM

to really clean the manifolds well soak them for a few days in vinager at less than $300 a gallon it's cheap

my67chevytruck · 02-24-2009, 04:30 PM

I guess i should of asked, is the 8 oz. can truly enough to coat 2 ramhorns? recommend any vendors?

**leddzepp** · 02-24-2009, 04:48 PM

the 8 oz can is enough to do way more than 2 manifolds. I have one can and have done several pairs of manifolds, an entire exhaust system, and several master cylinders and heat shields/stove pipes. I still have a few drops left in the can too

**leddzepp** · 02-24-2009, 04:49 PM

I buy mine locally from a distributor. You can also order from them direct, and on Feebay as well. The price is set by the manufacturer, so no need to look for the lowest price.

3quartertime · 02-24-2009, 06:51 PM

Hey Ledd,

Do you have a pic of your manifolds?

On the web site they have a kit. Sounds like a good deal!!!

I'm gonna get mine blasted then try the kit...

**leddzepp** · 02-24-2009, 07:02 PM

I am at work now, but here is a link to a thread from yesterday: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330244

They look just like the pics posted

3quartertime · 02-24-2009, 07:28 PM

Thanks,,,

This board moves so fast I didn't see the thread yesterday. I did a search a few days ago and then when I heard back from Kevin about the powder coating I went ahead and started this.

Sorry for the double folks!!!

02-24-2009, 04:07 PM	#1
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Ramhorn Exhaust coatings Well it looks like powder coating isn't a good option for stock cast iron exhaust. I'm switching from old headers back to stock. This is a driver not a show project, but if I'm going to put them on I want to make them as resistant to rust as I can... Looking nice would be a cool bonus!!! So what other options are out there? Post pics if you have them! I've seen ceramic on some builds here, but seems expensive. POR15 seems to turn out pretty good. What else have you seen? __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

02-24-2009, 04:13 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Ramhorn Exhaust coatings por 15 exhaust paint is what the consensus is. I am going to look into this product. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 02-24-2009 at 04:59 PM.

02-24-2009, 04:26 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,023	Re: Ramhorn Exhaust coatings POR 20 all the way. 3 colors to choose from. I have had it on my rams horns for 4 yrs now, and my truck is a daily driver. Still looks brand new. Make sure you prep well. I used a wire-wheel, and then used the zinc phosphate wash that POR 15 sells as well.

02-24-2009, 04:30 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Ramhorn Exhaust coatings to really clean the manifolds well soak them for a few days in vinager at less than $300 a gallon it's cheap __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-24-2009, 04:30 PM	#5
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Ramhorn Exhaust coatings I guess i should of asked, is the 8 oz. can truly enough to coat 2 ramhorns? recommend any vendors? __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

02-24-2009, 04:48 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,023	Re: Ramhorn Exhaust coatings the 8 oz can is enough to do way more than 2 manifolds. I have one can and have done several pairs of manifolds, an entire exhaust system, and several master cylinders and heat shields/stove pipes. I still have a few drops left in the can too

02-24-2009, 04:49 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,023	Re: Ramhorn Exhaust coatings I buy mine locally from a distributor. You can also order from them direct, and on Feebay as well. The price is set by the manufacturer, so no need to look for the lowest price.

02-24-2009, 06:51 PM	#8
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Re: Ramhorn Exhaust coatings Hey Ledd, Do you have a pic of your manifolds? On the web site they have a kit. Sounds like a good deal!!! I'm gonna get mine blasted then try the kit... __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

02-24-2009, 07:02 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,023	Re: Ramhorn Exhaust coatings I am at work now, but here is a link to a thread from yesterday: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330244 They look just like the pics posted

02-24-2009, 07:28 PM	#10
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Re: Ramhorn Exhaust coatings Thanks,,, This board moves so fast I didn't see the thread yesterday. I did a search a few days ago and then when I heard back from Kevin about the powder coating I went ahead and started this. Sorry for the double folks!!! __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

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