Manifold restoration

[fasjac]

I’ve never tried painting a manifold aluminum color but, check these out and let me know what you think.
I’ve only painted them hemi orange or blue/turquoise.
Four barrel intake is new.
Thanks

 

[moparlee]

Looks dang nice What paint are you using?

 

[fasjac]

Looks dang nice What paint are you using?

Thanks Lee.
First two fog coats with the 1615 Duplicate-color engine enamel and next two with 7716 Rustoleum high heat.

 

[hdwrench]

looks pretty darn good !

 

[TIMINATOR]

The 1615 duplicolor seals the pores and makes the manifold easy to clean. Mine has been on the car for a few years now and still looks good. It's also gasoline and Autozone brake cleaner resistant too. But the O'Reilly brand brakecleaner will remove it or stain it. The O Reilly brake cleaner works well for most spray paint remover!
For longer lasting use I prefer powdercoating. There are some colors that look like clean aluminum, then I tried clear powdercoat on freshly glassbeaded aluminum and didn't like it. Your choice.
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[fasjac]

Agree, powder coating is the best.