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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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polishing an inlet manifold is the worst possible thing you can do. the surface is rough for the purpose of cooling.

thanks ,saved me posting
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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So, is that why the WRC cars have a polished manifold then?

Has anyone managed to replicate the colour and finish of the original STI red crackle paint?
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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You can get the red crackle paint from a company called Frost Automotive in Rochdale...
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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heat proof paint...£6 a tin from Halfrauds.



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Originally Posted by 340BHP-WRX
Where did you get yours done mate ?
it was done in york by the same person who done P20SPD's car
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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try central blast cleaning in banbury,had mine done in electric blue a few years back,still looks the biz
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyC_772
So, is that why the WRC cars have a polished manifold then?

they havnt polished them for about 5yrs and they are magnesium now
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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You can get the red crackle paint from a company called Frost Automotive in Rochdale...
Do you know what it's called mate ? I've had a quick look through their site and can't find it !
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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Try here..

Black Wrinkle Finish (310ml)*(P110) - Frost Auto Restoration Techniques)

They do it in black and red..
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Nice one mate

I might just get some of that and spray the manifold myself
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Think mines powder coated... was done by the previous owner...



Looks nice...
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Kind of see mine here

https://www.scoobynet.com/scooby.php...o&photoid=1112



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