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Cymber
United Kingdom
966 Posts |
 Posted - 20/10/2010 : 20:54:13
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Can anyone reccommend a cost effective DIY coating for exhaust manifolds.
Maurice Blakey, |
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tonym
United Kingdom
653 Posts |
Posted - 21/10/2010 : 17:01:44
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Maurice
I have used Hycote Very High Temperature paint on the M.
Did it some time ago and it seems to be lasting Ok
Would advise doing the cooking it in the oven bit when the wife was out!
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sas
United Kingdom
73 Posts |
Posted - 21/10/2010 : 18:17:59
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Hello Maurice,
I was in the same quandary recently, as many of us have, no doubt.
Having looked at the archived posts on here the consensus seems to be:-
1 - Sperex VHT paint, excellent results.
2 - Do nothing, remove all the old paint and allow it to acquire that nice brown rusty lived in look.
I get the impression more are opting for the latter now, me included. Also it is somewhat cheaper.
Regards,
Sean |
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David Allison
United Kingdom
665 Posts |
Posted - 22/10/2010 : 11:29:11
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I have used a product called Kermachrome which is pretty fab - the only thing is it has to be baked on and your wife might not be keen on you using the oven!
Plus it is available in both silver and black.
Sperex is ok but doesnt last long if you drive hard it goes milky.
The old fashioned black lead Zebobrite used for kitchen ranges and fireplace hearth furniture is pretty much as good as anything to be honest.
I dont think it contains lead anymore - it is probably just carbon paste.
Apply with a rag and elbow grease - start the engine and then polish the manifold when hot and it comes up with a great shiny black finish.
Stays on as well as sperex and much cheaper - plus you dont have to keep taking the manifold off to re-spray it!
Regards David |
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Cymber
United Kingdom
966 Posts |
Posted - 25/10/2010 : 22:01:29
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Thankyou Sean, Tony & David. I rather fancy Sean's brown rusty lived in look (very original) although David's suggestion is good. Just had another thought, why not the matt black touch up spray sold for log burners? we've got some of that already.
Maurice Blakey. |
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DickMorbey
United Kingdom
3677 Posts |
Posted - 25/10/2010 : 22:08:40
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Hello David
According to the mighty web: .......
Stovax Black Grate Polish replaces the old ZEBO found in the yellow and black tube, The old Zebo is no long available but this product Stovax black grate polish does the exact same job as before, restoring rusty or tired looking Fire places, Log Burners, Grates and anything else where you want a metallic finish
Buy online http://www.materials4diy.co.uk or Telephone 0845 0943295 to order TRADE ORDERS WELCOME
Best wishes
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John Reid
United Kingdom
704 Posts |
Posted - 25/10/2010 : 22:17:16
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I have used the black grate polish Dick mentions, and it works very well.
John R |
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