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  • Joseph C.
    Expired
    • July 31, 2005
    • 8

    Exhaust Manifold Finishes

    Mine are correct in every way, great shape and planning to media blast them. I thought about ceramic coating them, but think the thick finish might obscure the numbers. I will drive the car, but not much, and was wondering what type finishes are best to use. Second question, I noticed that there is no heat riser ...is that a problem, or can I just put it back the way it was??
  • Tom L.
    Expired
    • May 7, 2007
    • 438

    #2
    Re: Exhaust Manifold Finishes

    Joe,

    A guy in Maryland, Jerry McNeish, does some type of aluminum spray welding process that makes them look as cast with no re-rusting. Here's his web site (no affiliation)

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    • Joe L.
      Beyond Control Poster
      • February 1, 1988
      • 43221

      #3
      Re: Exhaust Manifold Finishes

      Joe-----

      I recommend Jerry MacNeish, too. In fact, he has a pair of mine right now.

      As far as the heat riser goes, it should not be a functional problem in most cases. However, if the car originally had a heat riser (i.e. non-FI), then you'll need the heat riser for judging purposes. Also, if someone has blocked the crossover ports (usually, by installing intake manifold gaskets with blocked heat riser port), then you MUST NOT install a heat riser until you change the intake manifold gaskets.
      In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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      • ken robb

        #4
        Re: Exhaust Manifold Finishes

        On my 65 I sandblasted the manifolds with fine sand, applied OSPHO rust preventative, and used VHT high temp clear on them. You can get it from a speed shop. They looked very natural and stayed rust free for years. The VHT clear has to be cured by baking in oven or used on car to heat up the manifold.

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        • Phil P.
          Expired
          • April 1, 2006
          • 409

          #5
          mckay graphite spray works excellent *NM*

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          • Michael Ketterer

            #6
            Re: mckay graphite spray works excellent

            Is the product a spray and rub/ brush for end results?
            And where do you get some from
            Thanks Michael

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            • Sheldon S.
              Very Frequent User
              • March 1, 1999
              • 476

              #7
              Re: mckay graphite spray works excellent

              I am not sure about the mckay product but I just bought some graphite spray called SLIP PLATE made by superior graphite products, 10s riverside plaza, chicago ill. 205-559-2999 or website www.slipplate.com
              You just spray it on with two light coats, letting it dry about ten minutes between coats. let it dry and buff it with a shop towel. Looks great, you can run them after about 24hrs. You can go back anytime and touch up a spot and it blends in really nice. Clossest thing i have found and it doesn't burn off or blister.
              Sheldon

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              • Michael Ketterer

                #8
                Re: mckay graphite spray works excellent

                Sheldon
                Too cool I will try this product,
                Thank you very much.
                Michael

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                • Terry M.
                  Beyond Control Poster
                  • September 30, 1980
                  • 15601

                  #9
                  Re: mckay graphite spray works excellent

                  No reason to avoid this product just for these reasons, but just an FYI:
                  10 S Riverside Plaze in Chicago is the heart of downtown Chicago, on the River. Likely just a sales office. This is NOT a manufacturing location. Also 205 area code is NOT downtown Chicago either, unless we just got a new one that hasn't been publicized yet.

                  Internet search:
                  "205 is an area code in Alabama
                  It covers: Birmingham | Tuscaloosa | Jasper | Pell City | Clanton and surrounding vicinities"
                  Terry

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                  • Sheldon S.
                    Very Frequent User
                    • March 1, 1999
                    • 476

                    #10
                    Re: mckay graphite spray works excellent

                    Terry,

                    I guess I need glasses, just looked up the phone number again and it should have been area code 312. not sure where I got the 205 from. Yes I am sure that is not where it is manufactured. I live in Canada and I used the website to find a local dealer and then went there to get some. Apparently he has had a run on it up here. There was a article in one of the muscle car magazines before Christmas on it.
                    Sheldon

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                    • Terry M.
                      Beyond Control Poster
                      • September 30, 1980
                      • 15601

                      #11
                      Re: mckay graphite spray works excellent

                      OK -- 312 is the area code for downtown Chicago.
                      Terry

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