18 replies to this topic

[pete1781]

if you are not going to paint it why not wrap it?? helps with the heat and would be aesthetically pleasing too

[Beats]

A manifold will usually crack from vibration/engine rock before it rusts through, would look pretty painted if you wanted to do it though.

[Dan]

if you are not going to paint it why not wrap it?? helps with the heat and would be aesthetically pleasing too

Oooh there's a BIIIG thread about why that stuff's a bad idea. Lots of pictures of melted stainless manifolds on that one.

[m1n1]

If you are going to paint it, brush it on in layers, its thicker. Sprayed on exhaust manifold paint will last about 2 or 3 months.
Brushed on it might last a year, mabye 2.

A manifold really should be painted it looks alot nicer and when you have to take it off to do repairs etc it comes off easier.