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briarpatch · 07-10-2005, 04:48 PM

What brand of paint works well on intake/exhaust manifolds? Something readily available at most auto parts stores is desirable...

Gray Ghost · 07-10-2005, 05:24 PM

On intakes I use Duplicolor Chevy Orange (#200), on exhausts I use 1500* BBQ paint but it never stays on long.

1STtimePRo'71 · 07-10-2005, 06:17 PM

Not to hijack or anything but would you need to use a high temp paint on an intake? What kind of prep work needs to be done before painting?

Gray Ghost · 07-10-2005, 06:40 PM

I just cleaned the intake with brake cleaner and a brush, then shot a light coat of color on it every 15 minutes for 2 hours. The paint I use is 500* engine color made for blocks and such. If you don't use high heat paint it will come off.

The first pic shows the C20 motor before installation with it's powdercoated manifold and self painted block and valve covers and the second is the El Camino motor with it's self painted intake. They are virtually identical in appearance. I doubt I'll powdercoat another one. The paint holds up fine.

briarpatch · 07-10-2005, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1STtimePRo'71

Not to hijack or anything but would you need to use a high temp paint on an intake? What kind of prep work needs to be done before painting?

I soaked mine with the foamy engine cleaner, scrubbed with wire brush, then scoured with brush and warm soapy water. Looks like all the oily gunk is gone, so hope it's ok to paint...

1STtimePRo'71 · 07-10-2005, 07:31 PM

Cool. I'll find some engine paint then.

Longhorn Man · 07-10-2005, 07:45 PM

briarpatch,
I would hose it off with some brake clean too before shooting it.

shifty · 07-10-2005, 09:04 PM

I used Eastwood header paint on my headers. I used Duplicolor engine paint on the bloack and heads.

briarpatch · 07-11-2005, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

briarpatch,
I would hose it off with some brake clean too before shooting it.

Will do...thanks Longhorn Man.

I've got the day off thanks to Hurricane Dennis, so I'll be headed to the store for paint this morning.

70c10 · 07-11-2005, 10:51 AM

Make sure you cure it (heat it up) according to the can. VHT is specific about how to do it. I'm sure other brands are as well.

Gray Ghost · 07-11-2005, 06:19 PM

Duplicolor requires no curing other than starting the motor and letting it run a few minutes. I've never used VHT.

tomatocity · 07-11-2005, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by briarpatch

What brand of paint works well on intake/exhaust manifolds? Something readily available at most auto parts stores is desirable...

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07-10-2005, 04:48 PM	#1
briarpatch Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beauregard, AL Posts: 64	What brand of paint on manifold? What brand of paint works well on intake/exhaust manifolds? Something readily available at most auto parts stores is desirable... __________________ ------------------------------------- Tim '67 C/10, '04 Tahoe -------------------------------------

07-10-2005, 06:17 PM	#3
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Not to hijack or anything but would you need to use a high temp paint on an intake? What kind of prep work needs to be done before painting? __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

07-10-2005, 06:40 PM	#4
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	I just cleaned the intake with brake cleaner and a brush, then shot a light coat of color on it every 15 minutes for 2 hours. The paint I use is 500* engine color made for blocks and such. If you don't use high heat paint it will come off. The first pic shows the C20 motor before installation with it's powdercoated manifold and self painted block and valve covers and the second is the El Camino motor with it's self painted intake. They are virtually identical in appearance. I doubt I'll powdercoat another one. The paint holds up fine. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

07-10-2005, 07:31 PM	#6
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Cool. I'll find some engine paint then. __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

07-10-2005, 09:04 PM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	I used Eastwood header paint on my headers. I used Duplicolor engine paint on the bloack and heads. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

07-10-2005, 05:24 PM	#2
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	On intakes I use Duplicolor Chevy Orange (#200), on exhausts I use 1500* BBQ paint but it never stays on long. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

07-10-2005, 07:45 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	briarpatch, I would hose it off with some brake clean too before shooting it.

07-11-2005, 10:51 AM	#10
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Make sure you cure it (heat it up) according to the can. VHT is specific about how to do it. I'm sure other brands are as well. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-11-2005, 06:19 PM	#11
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Duplicolor requires no curing other than starting the motor and letting it run a few minutes. I've never used VHT. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.



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