Nothing looks worse than that NOS exhaust Manifold you just installed when it gets all rusty after a short time.
I have always painted them with a spray coat of cheap OD from an aerosol can. The exhaust manifold will soon turn to a permanent and pleasant red oxide like color that keeps it from rusting
I do it on all of my MV exhaust manifolds, and also give my MB Mufflers a coat of Hi Temp Silver enamel. Nothing looks worse than a rusty colored expensive MB/GPW muffler.
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Re: GEE, THAT'S A NICE LOOKING EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Good call. I painted mine with cast iron colored high temp before painting GPW grey.
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Re: GEE, THAT'S A NICE LOOKING EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Thanks for that info. Ben, I'll be trying it this weekend.
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Re: GEE, THAT'S A NICE LOOKING EXHAUST MANIFOLD
It's worth a try, The NOS manifolds on my MV's are all 30-40+ years old and the y have not yet turned rusty.
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Re: GEE, THAT'S A NICE LOOKING EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Try it, you'll like it.
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Re: GEE, THAT'S A NICE LOOKING EXHAUST MANIFOLD
I had the exhaust manifold on my 3B coated with a high-temp ceramic coating. Not only does it look good (forever), but helps reduce heat in the engine compartment.
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