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Old Sep 25, 2005 | 10:20 AM
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I have stock 1969 manifolds. What is the best type of coating to use to improve their appearance? What are the advantages of the various types I should consider? How is it applied? How is it maintained? Durability? Where can it be purchased?????

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Old Sep 25, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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I use Calyx, available lots of places. Rub it on and go. Looks good imo.
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I use Calyx, available lots of places. Rub it on and go. Looks good imo.



Yep!!
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Old Sep 25, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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Default Manifold dressing

Eastwood High Temp Silver. Easy to apply and long lasting.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 2th farmer
I use Calyx, available lots of places. Rub it on and go. Looks good imo.
So would that work on an intake too do you suppose? I'd like to clean up my aluminum intake, but don't really feel like pulling it off right now.

Just a thought.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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not the least expensive option, but a lot of people really like the "reskinning" process that Jerry MacNeish does on the exhaust manifolds and it's suppose to last a very long time.

After recommendations from people such as JohnZ and others on here I'm sending my intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, and valve covers to Jerry this winter for reskinning. i've seen before and after pics from people who used Jerry's service and his results are great.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 11:13 AM
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I like POR-12, high-heat manifold paint..grey color. Use a heat lamp or oven to kick it prior to installation.
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