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Daves72'GMC · 01-31-2004, 11:47 PM

What's the best paint to put on the stock exhaust manifolds that won't burn off or will stay on good? Thanks

walker · 02-01-2004, 01:13 AM

All paint will burn off. BBQ black spray paint seems to last the longest.

*1972C10* · 02-01-2004, 01:32 AM

Use that 1200 degree header paint autozone and wal mart sells Dupli Color Brand ive painted several sets of headers with it and there still truckin strong .. Silver isnt that great seems to flake off but the black does good.

Longhorn Man · 02-01-2004, 02:12 AM

On stockl manifolds, you can use pretty much any header paint with pretty good results. headers will burn most paints, but manifolds insulate more than thin walled headers.
What ever you use, read the directions. Some want to be cured ASAP, while others require no assisted curing.
Personally, i like the ceramic paint, it cures quite well, and I had the stuff live on a set of headers for well over a year once.
now if I could only remember the brand...

I highly recomend sand blasting the manifold before painting. Even if you have to pay a shop to do it, the results are well worth it.

68lwb · 02-01-2004, 09:54 AM

I used a product called Calyx. It is a rub on product that cures when the manifolds heat up. I have to touch up my car a couple times a year, but since you rub it on, no overspray to worry about. Looks like an original cast gray color.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-01-2004, 10:18 AM

I WOULD USE THE VHT HEADDER PAINT JUST MAKE SURE TO READ THE DIRECTION'S... THIS PAINT SEEM'S TO HOLD UP REALLY WELL/

*Gee_Emm* · 02-01-2004, 12:42 PM

I used the por-15 factory manifold gray. I painted the manifold but havent run it yet. The finish looks great. They guarantee that it wont burn off.

gr8scott51 · 02-01-2004, 12:51 PM

I had my ram horns cermachromed. It's a ceramic hi temp coating (like powdercoat) with a satin chrome-like finish. No discoloration in two years. It cost me $200. I figured it was worth it, because I'd be fighting the same thing you are or I'd have blued chrome headers. Just a thought.

scott

Daves72'GMC · 02-01-2004, 01:10 PM

Where can I buy the calyx? Thank you. Dave

super72bb · 02-01-2004, 01:42 PM

Classic Industries has this stuff for sale but it is very expensive. It is about 70.00 dollars for a areosol can. But they claim that is good for extreme temps and is the colour of factory cast. I am interested to hear if anyone has tryed it.

Moloko · 02-01-2004, 01:46 PM

I can also vouche for the por15 manifold paint. My friend used it on his Nova and it looked GREAT, never changed color, faded, or anything. Stayed the color he painted them.

billogna · 02-01-2004, 04:24 PM

I used Eastwood manifold paint on mine and have no complaints. This right manifold had been painted for about 2 years and still looked great when it broke. A year after this pic, the left one is starting to show rust through the paint, and I think it is only because it is more humid here in OK than it was in UT. To apply, all I did is clean with a wire wheel and paint with a brush. They have a few different colors, this is cast iron. Inexpensive, too.

super72bb · 02-01-2004, 04:31 PM

billogna Is this the stuff you used there on your manifold from eastwood Co. http://www.eastwoodco.com/itemdy01.a...Z&Dep_Key1=hct Can you let us know

724x4a/cchevy · 02-01-2004, 04:42 PM

I just got done using some of that eastwood paint that billogna used. My brand newly painted ones look just a good as his 2 year old ones,except mine are still in one piece.

billogna · 02-01-2004, 04:44 PM

I think so, but mine is in a pint size can so you can apply with a brush. I'm on the road, so can't check the garage, and I ordered it from their catalog, not the internet.

k5hart · 02-01-2004, 05:05 PM

I also used the Eastwood stuff on my stock v-6 manifolds on my vega. It has been there for years and just now is starting to show age. Its still a lot better looking than most high temp paint after about a year.
I also bought a set a black ceramic coating ram horns on ebay for $30.00. (They were NOS when coated!! Never been used!!! Still can believe I got that deal) Havent put them on, but I will be interested to see how long it lasts.

Longhorn Man · 02-01-2004, 06:45 PM

billogna, how did that break? Did you just swap out your tranny?

MrGoodpliers · 02-01-2004, 06:53 PM

I had a pro tell me to sandblast mine and dip them in diesel fuel. He said that's what they do at the factory. Anyone ever tried it?

billogna · 02-01-2004, 07:47 PM

Longhorn Man- It broke when the front of my muffler caught the ground as I was driving into an unfamiliar parking lot. I have 4" of ground clearance, not usually a problem, but that was a heck of a hump-dip combo.

Yes, I swapped my trans about 1 1/2 yrs ago.

Longhorn Man · 02-01-2004, 08:04 PM

Ok, I asked about the tranny swap becouse if you leave the engine unsupported with the tranny out, the exhaust ends up supporting quite a bit of weight and your manifold is broken in the exact same way as what mine did when I went through this.

01-31-2004, 11:47 PM	#1
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	exhaust manifold paint? What's the best paint to put on the stock exhaust manifolds that won't burn off or will stay on good? Thanks

02-01-2004, 01:13 AM	#2
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	All paint will burn off. BBQ black spray paint seems to last the longest. __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

02-01-2004, 10:18 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	I WOULD USE THE VHT HEADDER PAINT JUST MAKE SURE TO READ THE DIRECTION'S... THIS PAINT SEEM'S TO HOLD UP REALLY WELL/ __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-01-2004, 12:51 PM	#8
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	If you can afford it.... I had my ram horns cermachromed. It's a ceramic hi temp coating (like powdercoat) with a satin chrome-like finish. No discoloration in two years. It cost me $200. I figured it was worth it, because I'd be fighting the same thing you are or I'd have blued chrome headers. Just a thought. scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

02-01-2004, 01:42 PM	#10
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	Has anyone used "SUPER CAST" Paint Classic Industries has this stuff for sale but it is very expensive. It is about 70.00 dollars for a areosol can. But they claim that is good for extreme temps and is the colour of factory cast. I am interested to hear if anyone has tryed it. __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

02-01-2004, 01:32 AM	#3
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Use that 1200 degree header paint autozone and wal mart sells Dupli Color Brand ive painted several sets of headers with it and there still truckin strong .. Silver isnt that great seems to flake off but the black does good.

02-01-2004, 02:12 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	On stockl manifolds, you can use pretty much any header paint with pretty good results. headers will burn most paints, but manifolds insulate more than thin walled headers. What ever you use, read the directions. Some want to be cured ASAP, while others require no assisted curing. Personally, i like the ceramic paint, it cures quite well, and I had the stuff live on a set of headers for well over a year once. now if I could only remember the brand... I highly recomend sand blasting the manifold before painting. Even if you have to pay a shop to do it, the results are well worth it.

02-01-2004, 09:54 AM	#5
68lwb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 85	I used a product called Calyx. It is a rub on product that cures when the manifolds heat up. I have to touch up my car a couple times a year, but since you rub it on, no overspray to worry about. Looks like an original cast gray color.

02-01-2004, 12:42 PM	#7
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	I used the por-15 factory manifold gray. I painted the manifold but havent run it yet. The finish looks great. They guarantee that it wont burn off.

02-01-2004, 01:10 PM	#9
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Where can I buy the calyx? Thank you. Dave

02-01-2004, 01:46 PM	#11
Moloko Hoarding Rusty Objects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 267	I can also vouche for the por15 manifold paint. My friend used it on his Nova and it looked GREAT, never changed color, faded, or anything. Stayed the color he painted them. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K20 Silverado 1994 GMC Yukon Follow me on Youtube! - http://www.youtube.com/user/FuelInjectionSucks

02-01-2004, 04:24 PM	#12
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	I used Eastwood manifold paint on mine and have no complaints. This right manifold had been painted for about 2 years and still looked great when it broke. A year after this pic, the left one is starting to show rust through the paint, and I think it is only because it is more humid here in OK than it was in UT. To apply, all I did is clean with a wire wheel and paint with a brush. They have a few different colors, this is cast iron. Inexpensive, too. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4

02-01-2004, 04:31 PM	#13
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	billogna Is this the stuff you used there on your manifold from eastwood Co. http://www.eastwoodco.com/itemdy01.a...Z&Dep_Key1=hct Can you let us know __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

02-01-2004, 04:42 PM	#14
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	I just got done using some of that eastwood paint that billogna used. My brand newly painted ones look just a good as his 2 year old ones,except mine are still in one piece. __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

02-01-2004, 04:44 PM	#15
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	I think so, but mine is in a pint size can so you can apply with a brush. I'm on the road, so can't check the garage, and I ordered it from their catalog, not the internet. __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4



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02-01-2004, 05:05 PM	#16
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	I also used the Eastwood stuff on my stock v-6 manifolds on my vega. It has been there for years and just now is starting to show age. Its still a lot better looking than most high temp paint after about a year. I also bought a set a black ceramic coating ram horns on ebay for $30.00. (They were NOS when coated!! Never been used!!! Still can believe I got that deal) Havent put them on, but I will be interested to see how long it lasts. __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

02-01-2004, 06:45 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	billogna, how did that break? Did you just swap out your tranny?

02-01-2004, 06:53 PM	#18
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	I had a pro tell me to sandblast mine and dip them in diesel fuel. He said that's what they do at the factory. Anyone ever tried it? __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

02-01-2004, 07:47 PM	#19
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	Longhorn Man- It broke when the front of my muffler caught the ground as I was driving into an unfamiliar parking lot. I have 4" of ground clearance, not usually a problem, but that was a heck of a hump-dip combo. Yes, I swapped my trans about 1 1/2 yrs ago. __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4

02-01-2004, 08:04 PM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Ok, I asked about the tranny swap becouse if you leave the engine unsupported with the tranny out, the exhaust ends up supporting quite a bit of weight and your manifold is broken in the exact same way as what mine did when I went through this.

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