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03 March 2012, 09:55 PM
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engine bay info required!
Hi all, 
I want to clean the manifold and repaint in the engine bay, but dont have a clue!!
So,
Whats the best way and best things to use to clean the manifold??
and,
What paint shall I use on it ???
THANKS
I want to clean the manifold and repaint in the engine bay, but dont have a clue!!
So,
Whats the best way and best things to use to clean the manifold??
and,
What paint shall I use on it ???
THANKS
05 March 2012, 08:43 PM
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Craig, plenty of products to choose from, Meguiers to Auto Glym all do stuff, pretty much the same really.
Even Halfrauds do their own brand.
You can get the OE crackle paint.
Plenty on the bay and I think Taylor had his done recently with good results. Shame his car is now fubar'd!
Even Halfrauds do their own brand.
You can get the OE crackle paint.
Plenty on the bay and I think Taylor had his done recently with good results. Shame his car is now fubar'd!
06 March 2012, 12:09 PM
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There are far too many cases of powder coated inlet manifolds causing problems with unseen residue breaking off.
Also the higher temps used with the baking can have an adverse effect on the alloy on the inlet. Crackle paint is a far lower temperature.
Also the higher temps used with the baking can have an adverse effect on the alloy on the inlet. Crackle paint is a far lower temperature.
06 March 2012, 12:48 PM
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Isn't there a "How to" thread on manifold painting on here somewhere ? Mine was standard metal - I scrubbed it with a toothbrush and degreaser/engine cleaner and put it in the dishwasher ! 
I painted with Halfrauds VHT - but it's the crackle paint you really want 
I painted with Halfrauds VHT - but it's the crackle paint you really want
06 March 2012, 06:56 PM
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The crackle paint is a really good finish I'd like to get some on mine one day - the VHT was OK although a little "in your face" being very Red ! I've also found that when cleaning off oily fingermarks etc - it would rub off 
I'd like to get some on mine one day - the VHT was OK although a little "in your face" being very Red ! I've also found that when cleaning off oily fingermarks etc - it would rub off
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11 March 2012, 10:57 AM
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hi-jack !
is it possible to paint the manifold while fitted ? Im painting a few bits with VHT wrinkle red , but allough my manifold is in good nick , it would be nice to match it up. Im not mechanicaly capable , so was wondering if pipes , bolts etc could be masked off and still paint ok ? I wont get all parts painted , but the visable bits will surely be enough ?
is it possible to paint the manifold while fitted ? Im painting a few bits with VHT wrinkle red , but allough my manifold is in good nick , it would be nice to match it up. Im not mechanicaly capable , so was wondering if pipes , bolts etc could be masked off and still paint ok ? I wont get all parts painted , but the visable bits will surely be enough ?
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