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I just purchased new exhaust manifolds. I want to keep them looking new.
Any suggestions from a good high temp paint that works?
Thanks,

Chris

eastwood has a do it yourself ceramic coat that is pretty good, my manifolds are still shiny after 2 years.

I'm looking it up now.
Thanks

I sent mine to Jet Hot. 8 years, 25000 miles and they look like new

I have been using this for a few years,

http://stovepaintbyjim.com/stove-bright-metallic-black-stove-paint/

I really like the metallic look of it, not to flashy, just enough to look like dark shiny cast iron. Bakes to a semi flat black. I can get it local at my fireplace store here in town.

Joe

I have new Fenton cast iron headers. If untreated what will they look like after, say, 2000 miles and three years. I like the look, but will it last ?

My opinion is that to keep cast iron headers looking good is to rub them down with Calyx once in a while. It give them the natural look to me and you can touch them up easily when they need it with out any hassle....just my opinion.

Hmmmm. . . . Calyx? My Google search results = pictures and poems about flowers. Do you rub flowers on the headers? Naaaahh! I'm more manly than that.

So Alvin, what is that stuff. Please tell me cause I'm a novice. My mind is like an empty bucket, . . . errr . . . sorta!

Calyx Manifold Dressing

example applications

I use Caylx on my exhaust manifold based on Achipmunk's recommendation a couple of years ago and I'm happy with the results.

I also use it on other bare metal rusty items like master cylinder, leaf springs, even rusty throttle-brake-and clutch springs.

- Lonnie

I jus ordered some after looking at the pics of parts it was applied to

That's good to hear, Dogface, you'll be able to touch-up a few spots on the intake manifold you'll be soon receiving.

I've been using it for several years. It does not stop rust on iron manifolds, but it can be easily touched up. I also use it on aluminum intake manifolds, to match the exhaust manifolds.

....it is easy to touch up the manifolds, when it needs it, which is why I use it. For the convience and the look. A small plastic cup of it was about 20 bucks but it will do about 3 sets of manifolds. My friend just used it on his 454 headers and is pleased with results....no, he's tickled pink with the appearance!!

Jay, I don't like trying to toothbrush it on. I cut the toe out of an old athletic sock and rub it in. Then buff it and it will shine a little. Start the engine and get it good and hot after you put it on the manifolds and then to a good "second" rub and your good for some time. Let me now how you like it.

EDIT: as everyone probably knows it goes on and last better if the manifolds are good and clean before applying it. I sand blasted mine.