Calyx Manifold Dressing
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Calyx is meant to be used on exhaust manifolds. The heat from the headers bakes the paint to a ceramic-like surface. Unfortunately, it doesn't cause it to bond to the cast iron, so it is not permanent. Putting it on calipers might look OK for a while, but I think it would come off pretty easy. Heck...give it a try and tell us how it works!
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It lasted pretty long on my car, it's not expensive at all & takes almost no time or effort to do,
so I dont understand what it is your referencing ???
BTW..............it's not supposed to be used on "CLOTHES" it's called "MANIFOLD DRESSING"
not CLOTHES / DRESSING !!!
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1981 and 1982 Corvettes have stainless steel "block hugger" type factory headers.
Stainless steel will corrode. This article is informative. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stainless_steel
I media blasted my headers about three years ago. I used the following products and was surprised and pleased with the results. $12.00 worth of materials.
I run autocross and the exhaust gets hot after a 60 second run with full throttle bursts.
Stainless steel will corrode. This article is informative. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stainless_steel
I media blasted my headers about three years ago. I used the following products and was surprised and pleased with the results. $12.00 worth of materials.
I run autocross and the exhaust gets hot after a 60 second run with full throttle bursts.
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What does it say on the container to wash up with? Mineral spirits?? Try whatever it says to use to put it back into a liquid state. Probably best just to buy a new bottle though.
Last edited by Dynra Rockets; Mar 15, 2017 at 07:13 PM.
Heel & Toe
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It doesn't come in a bottle, and there's nothing on the container about softening it up, and it's not to be in a liquid state. It comes as a paste, and it's best to use an old toothbrush to apply. I found a phone number on the bottom of the container, so I'll give them a call in the morning. Thanks anyhow.
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Calyx Manifold Dressing
Talked to George at Calyx about the hardened product. He indicated all one has to do is put a little water in it until it gets the consistency of "peanut butter" and it's good to use.
