Manifold Paint - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MR MAGOO · 02-12-2007, 01:32 PM

is there a paint can spray paint that will hold up on manifolds?? i found that it will cost 150.00 to ceramic coat my ramhorns. not in the po-boy budget!!

phlegm · 02-12-2007, 02:11 PM

I wirebrushed my headers and used Flamethrower ceramic blend paint from Autozone.... its still holding up but its only been 4 months and its not my dd, hope this helps

Sport/Truck · 02-12-2007, 02:11 PM

I used Dupli-color that is sold at any auto parts store. Good to 1200 deg. it has some ceramic properties too. I did the optional backing process which it says it will be more resistant & more durable.
s/t

Forgot to mention I sand blasted with aluminum oxide first.

68Stepbed · 02-12-2007, 02:12 PM

VHT makes a cast iron grey paint made just for manifolds. I used some on my headers and it held up really well. Here are some pics.

MR MAGOO · 02-12-2007, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

I used Dupli-color that is sold at any auto parts store. Good to 1200 deg. it has some ceramic properties too. I did the optional backing process which it says it will be more resistant & more durable.
s/t

Forgot to mention I sand blasted with aluminum oxide first.

what is the "optional backing process"??

piecesparts · 02-12-2007, 02:35 PM

Check out Eastwood's website for their manifold coating. I have seen the stuff and it works great.

Sport/Truck · 02-12-2007, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR MAGOO

what is the "optional backing process"??

It’s listed on the can 400 deg 1.5 hours.
s/t

Fred T · 02-12-2007, 04:43 PM

The VHT is the best. But, you have to get the metal clean for it to stick properly. Very clean.

phlegm · 02-12-2007, 05:14 PM

Thats the one I used, the "VHT Flame proof"

**N2TRUX** · 02-12-2007, 08:03 PM

Try Eastwood Stainless Steel paint. It gives them a bead blasted look and you can spray it or brush it on...

65-72 chevytoys · 02-12-2007, 08:11 PM

My eastwood manifold coating did not last. I had them sandblasted cleand then painted and withing 3mo rust was back. I would recomment the VHT or duplicolor.

fastwillie 696969 · 02-12-2007, 08:15 PM

vht flameproof

Yeller68 · 02-13-2007, 10:06 AM

I used the POR 15 manifold paint. Sand blasted them first, then brushed on 2 coats. Now my truck is not a daily driver, but these have been painted about 1 1/2 years, and been through several heat cycles. I am pleased so far.

02-12-2007, 01:32 PM	#1
MR MAGOO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: minden la Posts: 80	Manifold Paint is there a paint can spray paint that will hold up on manifolds?? i found that it will cost 150.00 to ceramic coat my ramhorns. not in the po-boy budget!! __________________ 1972 C-10 SWB 350CI TURBO 350 TRANNY, TILT, POWER WINDOW & BRAKES, TANK UNDER THE BED W/MARKER LIGHT FILLER. 3.08 GEARS, CLASSIC AIR :hit2: :hit2: 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKES 2000 chevy blazer 1990 nissan pick-up 1984 mazda pick-up (son's project truck)

02-12-2007, 02:11 PM	#2
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Manifold Paint I wirebrushed my headers and used Flamethrower ceramic blend paint from Autozone.... its still holding up but its only been 4 months and its not my dd, hope this helps __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

02-12-2007, 02:11 PM	#3
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Manifold Paint I used Dupli-color that is sold at any auto parts store. Good to 1200 deg. it has some ceramic properties too. I did the optional backing process which it says it will be more resistant & more durable. s/t Forgot to mention I sand blasted with aluminum oxide first. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe. Last edited by Sport/Truck; 02-12-2007 at 02:13 PM.

02-12-2007, 02:12 PM	#4
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Manifold Paint VHT makes a cast iron grey paint made just for manifolds. I used some on my headers and it held up really well. Here are some pics. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:39 PM.

02-12-2007, 02:35 PM	#6
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Manifold Paint Check out Eastwood's website for their manifold coating. I have seen the stuff and it works great.

02-12-2007, 04:43 PM	#8
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Manifold Paint The VHT is the best. But, you have to get the metal clean for it to stick properly. Very clean. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

02-12-2007, 05:14 PM	#9
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Manifold Paint Thats the one I used, the "VHT Flame proof" __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

02-12-2007, 08:03 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Manifold Paint Try Eastwood Stainless Steel paint. It gives them a bead blasted look and you can spray it or brush it on... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-12-2007, 08:11 PM	#11
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Manifold Paint My eastwood manifold coating did not last. I had them sandblasted cleand then painted and withing 3mo rust was back. I would recomment the VHT or duplicolor. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

02-12-2007, 08:15 PM	#12
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Manifold Paint vht flameproof __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

02-13-2007, 10:06 AM	#13
Yeller68 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Villa Rica, Ga Posts: 297	Re: Manifold Paint I used the POR 15 manifold paint. Sand blasted them first, then brushed on 2 coats. Now my truck is not a daily driver, but these have been painted about 1 1/2 years, and been through several heat cycles. I am pleased so far.

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