Exhaust Manifold Coating with Eastwood High Temp Coating

[@davidcollis4758]

Pete, I can't believe you were working on a classic beauty without fender covers!

[@PetesGarage]

Great point, thnaks David

[@GardensoftheAncientsHerbal]

I do it all the time... lol I need to stop....

[@bryco32]

I used this on my amc 304 manifolds and a 150cc scooter I have had since 2011. I used the below method with my manifolds. I bead blasted and baked my manifolds in the raw at 400 deg for 10 minutes after the oven was warmed up.. I let them cool and used the eastwood coating shown here. I painted as per the specs on the can. After a week or so fired up my propane bbq and got it up to temp. (didn't have a chance until then to bake them) Then I set them on the grate at 400 deg and baked them for 15 or so minutes each then threw them on the jeep and they have been fine ever since. The finish went to a matte finish but that was expected. I liked it so much I used it on a gy6 150cc scooter header I had . The Scooter header pipe I bead blasted and just brushed the paint on. No preheat since it was new and never had any oils or contaminants on it.. I installed it and fired it up and let it run until the smoke dissipated off the header from the paint. It stunk so I had it out in the open with a fan set to low to blow onto the bike I let it cool and started riding it daily for several years. It went matte and has stayed the same since. No rust or anything. This crap works. Hopefully they never change the formula. One can did all three exhaust parts. With plenty left over.. I used a foam paint brush for all parts. 2 coats on everything. One coat till it dried to the touch and another after that. I waited a week after I painted the manifolds to put them into the heat for 15 minutes..

[@PetesGarage]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@jake-hy2zb]

Thanks Pete. This is an older one I missed and sorry I did. My new headers are ceramic so should be good but I have so many projects I'll be using this. As someone said, Master Tech.

[@PetesGarage]

Headers get really hot, this paint may not hold up to that

[@AustrianAnarchy]

I've been waiting for someone to do this! Thanks! Hope you do a followup on this in the future.

[@PetesGarage]

I will follow up this summer on it

[@abolperme7042]

Thank you man, I was wondering how to deal with my rusty exhaust manifold.

[@PetesGarage]

This works really well

[@dcal3745]

I havent tried the eastwood but just last week i used the POR-15 high temp on my olds thorton 350 jr exhaust. Will see how that holds up. Supposed to be good up to 1500 degrees

[@AustrianAnarchy]

That is another product I was hoping to see a long term report on.

[@PetesGarage]

I will try the POR and let everyone know.

[@davidcollis4758]

D Cal I just bought the same set of manifolds for my 68 Cutlass. I wanted to coat them while they are still new.

[@CarlosLopez-tt5py]

Another practical video from the Master tech . I want to move close to your shop Pete , i have a old dodge that need all your expertice thxs for sharing.

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks Carlos, I don't think you want to live close to Buffalo, NY right now...lol

[@Lumpygrits76]

Mannnnnnn I tell ya. I ran across this looking for high temp painting tips and this stuff looks like it will definitely get the job done. But I’m gonna be building a wood burning fire pit out of a big 4 foot wide propane tank end cap and was looking for something that would hold up to the temp and weather. I think I found it 👍🏼👍🏼. And I think I’m going to brush it on both inside and outside.

[@PetesGarage]

It holds up very well. Rustoleum makes a great black high heat for grills

[@Lumpygrits76]

Pete's Garage I want it with a little bit of gloss to it so it’s got a little bit of a powder coat look. I’m thinking of something like a hammered bronze or iron look to it without any rust.

[@PetesGarage]

I like it

[@asiasmaster]

That's awesome i will be using this product on my new headers on my 67 firebird.

[@PetesGarage]

I hope it works for you

[@aaronbrenneman1513]

I tired that on manifolds but it burnt off right away and didnt last at all. But I did the whole system and it still looks new.

[@PetesGarage]

Interesting. Was it a high heat application like headers? Those will get too hot for this product

[@aaronbrenneman1513]

@@PetesGarage yeah it's for manifolds but it didnt seem to cure very good. I dont drive the truck often anyways but the motors nice and painted with brown manifolds.

[@jerryneal-dnr731]

Pete, Thanks for the tip. I plan to use this coating on my Chevy Ram Horns. Question: Do you recommend using a gasket when reinstalling these manifolds? I don't believe Chevy used gaskets on these from the factory. Just curious if I should purchase Felpro gaskets to use when I reinstall these on my Corvette. Thanks!

[@PetesGarage]

I did use a gasket. It's a good idea to make up for expansion differences. They a know to crack

[@Pendaws]

Good job and I love the music. :)

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks George

[@larrywoolford8978]

No broken exhaust manifold bolts ! What sorcery do you practice ?

[@PetesGarage]

I rebuilt this engine 2 years ago so everything is nice and rust free.

[@turnipsucks6416]

Surprise...No dislikes. (Actually, not really a surprise). Fantastic video, and thanks for the update/info.

[@PetesGarage]

Oh don't worry, those 2 guys will be around soon

[@Sickofsociety1]

Nice job buddy!

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks Sam

[@marvelharris9540]

How is it holding up... I used cerakote and the heat caused it to crack and bubble within 100 miles

[@PetesGarage]

These still look great after a couple years

[@RebornRider1983]

Hello! How is the exhaust manifold now? Can the paint really withstand the heat? Thanks for answering.

[@PetesGarage]

Is is great, holds up very well

[@srreventon]

I have coated many manifolds My opinion is Sand blast the pieces Spray brake cleaner to clean before painting Use heat gun to heat manifolds before painting Go to homedepot and buy their spray can.. it has a compressed this can with a glass container in the bottom.. uncrew the bottom and add your paint Make sure the metal has been heated and its warm then spray it.. i usually do 2 coats Let dry over night amd install and idle for 1 hour The smoke is toxic and it will smell while its being cured

[@PetesGarage]

Great comment, thank you

[@475george]

Awesome I’m going to get it a try!

[@PetesGarage]

It's very reasonably priced

[@randyjohnson3970]

Recoating studebaker exhaust manifolds without fender covers on that nice black paint? Dragging the air hose over that paint? Wow! What to think.

[@PetesGarage]

I'm more careful than you think

[@byler390]

Looks incredible, thanks

[@PetesGarage]

Glad you like it!

[@woog74]

getting ready to do the manifolds on my C2 soon. Did you wipe these down with lacquer thinner or something of that nature after the blasting? Also, when it says have the parts warm, did you preheat them in an oven before applying the paint?

[@bryco32]

Doesn't look like you got a reply so here is my take. I used this on my amc 304 manifolds and a 150cc scooter I have had since 2011. I used this exact same method with mine. I bead blasted and baked my manifolds in the raw at 400 deg for 10 minutes after the oven was warmed up.. I let them cool and used the eastwood coating shown here. I painted as per the specs on the can. I Then fired up my propane bbq and got it up to temp. Then I set them on the grate at 400 deg and baked them for 15 or so minutes each then threw them on the jeep and they have been fine ever since. Finish went to a matte finish but that was expected. The Scooter header pipe I bead blasted and just brushed the paint on. No preheat since it was new and never had any oils or contaminants on it.. I installed it and fired it up and let it run until the smoke dissipated off the header from the paint. It stunk so I had it out in the open with a fan set to low to blow onto the bike I let it cool and started riding it daily for several years. It went matte and has stayed the same since. No rust or anything. This crap works. Hopefully they never change the formula. One can did all three exhaust parts. With plenty left over.. I used a foam paint brush for all parts. 2 coats on everything.

[@merdoggalex6858]

I love this channel

[@PetesGarage]

Awesome!

[@AustrianAnarchy]

Have you had any luck with ceramic coated headers, either from the factory (TTI, etc) or sending them out for ceramic?

[@PetesGarage]

I have sent things for ceramic. It does work, but nothing is forever.

[@محمدالفضلي-ز5ك]

Hi! how are you. What is the difference between Block 350 and Block 305 and what is the best in performance

[@PetesGarage]

350 is the best for performance because there are more parts available. A 305 has a smaller bore and several differences.

[@محمدالفضلي-ز5ك]

Pete's Garage thank you my friend

[@ShainAndrews]

No replacement for displacement.

[@chrispiazza7487]

Hi Pete. Wondering how long does one have after coating before turning the engine over for cure? I've got a Studebaker engine I'm building right now but I don't have any idea when it'll be ready to fire. I do have a big oven I could bake it in but I'm worried about warp. Any thoughts?

[@PetesGarage]

Great question! It dries so you can install it, so I would assume it can sit until you start it. You could bake it as long as you get it to the recommended temperature. I would not worry about warps, it won't get that hot.

[@chrispiazza7487]

Thanks for the reply! I'll order up some paint tomorrow.

[@Q8motorclassic]

Tried it yesterday. Its start peeling in some places from the first day. Really disappointed so much

[@PetesGarage]

You must not have had the surface prepared properly or exposed it to too much heat. I've never had a problem

[@garagehack2060]

Will it work on headers?

[@Dr_Xyzt]

I'm with Paul. Is it like a ceramic coating?

[@PetesGarage]

It's good up to 1400F, my headers never get about 1150 so I would say yes.

[@garagehack2060]

Thanks Pete.

[@joehovanec1985]

Pete, stop using Fram oil filters, unless your goal is to use the worst oil filters made.

[@PetesGarage]

Funny thing is the oil filter was an option

[@asiasmaster]

I use STP on my 67 firebird

[@byler390]

Wix and K&N are good filters

[@earth7551]

​@@byler390no bosch is the best

[@BlackTownie999]

How did they hold up? I need to do something about my manifolds for my 4.6, they are Fugly! I don't have a sandblaster so I'm using electrolysis and a wire brush to get the rust off...

[@PetesGarage]

They held up very well

[@merrittmcdowell8675]

Any long term update.?

[@PetesGarage]

Yup.....still looks awesome after a summer of crusin'

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

Where can I go to sand blast my headers?

[@PetesGarage]

You should have some local shops

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

@@PetesGarage thanks

[@breadoutherass4759]

After spraying the inside can you let them air cure for 8-12 hours? An is one can enough to do each side of exhaust manifolds??

[@PetesGarage]

You do not do the inside, only the outside. It cures overnight.

[@breadoutherass4759]

I have stainless manifolds and I heard that if you do not ceramic coat the inside that they will rust from the inside out. Is that true??

[@PetesGarage]

You don't need to coat stainless at all

[@Nowayjose-z2r]

@@breadoutherass4759 If they are stainless then they shouldn't rust from the inside out. If they have a stainless coating (possible, but weird) maybe. The heat generally keeps them from deteriorating rapidly. With that said all metals corrode even aluminum it all about at what rate and how fast.

[@joseantoniodaly4875]

i need something that reduces engine bay temperature a lot, so i need to insulate heat from turbo manifolds as much as possible. The options are, the coatings from Eastwood, flameproor by VHS, and cerakote coatings that are more expensive. Whats a best way without spending to much?

[@PetesGarage]

Get them ceramic coated

[@joseantoniodaly4875]

@@PetesGarage im overseas, i have to buy a kit. Which one can i buy?

[@yukkosuomenen7]

Did the same, looks pretty nice, but smell not good for about week when drove in city.

[@PetesGarage]

Yeah, it takes awhile to bake off

[@Backyardrust49]

How has it lasted so far

[@PetesGarage]

Still looks awesome

[@davidwilson7716]

How many coats did you put on and hoe many pints of paint did you use on these manifolds?

[@PetesGarage]

2 coats with a foam brush

[@benjamine.7102]

What happened to the rock music?

[@PetesGarage]

Well, I gotta fit the music to the work. I get back into the rock

[@ibrahimeltony4865]

Hi Pete .. is it still holding?!

[@airbornepotato]

I want to know as well.@pete

[@PetesGarage]

It still looks great!

[@ronsre-creations5289]

Hi Pete, If you were to use this on an older in good shape exhaust system. Does it have to be baked right away ? Couldn't it or would it be ok until the system was re-installed and then baked when it was finally time to run the motor. In other words does it have to be baked the next day (time window or it will fail) ?

[@PetesGarage]

You can put it on and leave it, no problem.

[@ronsre-creations5289]

@@PetesGarage Thanks, Good to know.

[@raylyd]

would this work to coat my exhaust as i have a car exhaust no longer made and was thinking of giving it a coat.

[@PetesGarage]

Yes it will

[@milenkogt]

Will this help reduce underhood temps or is this mainly a corrosion resistant coating?

[@PetesGarage]

Mostly a corrosion protection

[@darrentylor5473]

And to make em pertty

[@darrentylor5473]

Could you just oven bake them at 350 for 20min if your project isn't running at the moment?

[@PetesGarage]

You could, but I'd go to 500

[@ronsre-creations5289]

@@PetesGarage Hi 500 for 20 minutes ? Thanks

[@zash008]

Well, i bet the VHT paint still looked good after only 20 minutes also...

[@PetesGarage]

The Eastwood paint still looks great 2 years later

[@goldengeologist9834]

Cool!

[@neodiy]

nice ...excellente!!

[@PetesGarage]

Thank you

[@johnnyyankee8604]

How many miles have you put in the car so far? Can you do a quick update video?

[@PetesGarage]

It has a solid 2 years on it. Next time I see the owner I will

[@joseantoniodaly4875]

how much temperature does that coating drops down ?

[@PetesGarage]

I don't think it's measureable

[@dateatorjr9671]

Time will tell...

[@PetesGarage]

Absolutely

[@bestbuildpc]

I can not find this paint in the nederland. Which temp I need to use?

[@PetesGarage]

I'm not sure

[@tizkool]

Did you do the bolts also?

[@PetesGarage]

I did, after I torque them down

[@doantaylor9561]

Can i use primer paint?

[@PetesGarage]

No

[@johnhayes309]

Thanks for the share

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@josecavada3830]

👍

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks

[@4speed3pedals]

I would use KBS products before considering anything Eastwood offers. Eastwood is just another Chineseum outlet.

[@PetesGarage]

The products I use are pretty good

[@4speed3pedals]

@@PetesGarage I have the reverse situation and Eastwood was a POS with any help. I do not reccomend their products as everything they sell is available elsewhere with better service.