intake manifold coatings. outcome

[roccolister@hotmail.com (Craig Williams)]

Here are some pictures of how mine came out. Again, I did this almost two
years ago and aside from a few nicks here and there, the paint is holding up
really well. Most people think the parts have been powder-coated. I
definitely agree that you must start with a very clean and de-greased part
to get a good and long-lasting result. Also, the stuff that I used had
directions to bake the parts at  high temperature for certain periods of
time to achieve their highest heat ratings of 1200 degrees. I think you
could do it in a standard house oven at 500 degrees, but I didn't take that
route.

http://www.williamshouse.org/Craig/My_Car/Engine_Conversion/manifold.jpg

http://www.williamshouse.org/Craig/My_Car/Engine_Conversion/cover_paint.jpg

http://www.scirocco.org/photos/pro/craig/Dscn0316.jpg

See my prep-work on the valve cover here...
http://www.williamshouse.org/Craig/My_Car/Engine_Conversion/cover_before.jpg

BTW...Check out my updated signature as of this past weekend! :)

--Craig Williams
1981 Scirocco S 2008cc 16V (As seen in 01-2001 Sport Compact Car) 15.114 @
91 MPH
2001 Passat Wagon, 1.8t (For the Wife and Son)
1991 Passat Wagon 2.0 16V (For Sale)
2000 Saab Viggen (20 psi, Turbo charged monster)15.047 @ 94 MPH
Northern California, USA

----- Original Message -----
From: Allyn <amalventano1@home.com>
To: Mike Blain <rept@qwest.net>; <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: intake manifold coatings. outcome


> ok, give us pics
> Al
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Blain" <rept@qwest.net>
> To: <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 7:08 AM
> Subject: intake manifold coatings. outcome
>
>
> > After checking numerous outlets for performance, autobody, and supply
> > parts houses I found DA shiat!  Ceramic in a can that acctually
> > dissipates heat from the manifold.  You can get it at Nappa, and it's
> > relativly inexpensive 4-5 per can.  It took me 4 cans to do the intake
> > of a V8- so a scirocco should get by with one can for several coatings.
> >
> > Remember to degrease WELL, or get pocking.
> >
> > This stuff works great coated well, is tough once dry, and looks Sweet!
> > I think it's a Krylon formulation.  suatable up to 1200 degrees for
> > limited periods, or 500 constant. The manufacturer even claims Dyno
> > improvements with the product. Personally, I only used it as a
> > functional aesthetic. I didnt want a coating that could possible inhibit
> > the dissipation of heat!
> >
> > T'care all!
> >
> >
> > Mike blain (bad speller)
> >
> > Larry wrote:
> >
> > > Just let me say this;   POWDER COAT.
> > >
> > > Larry  sandiego16V
> > >
> > >
> > >>OK, here is a question:   aside from the obvious thing to do which is
> > >>send my manifold pieces out to JETHOT, is there a CHEAPASS thermal
> > >>coating or spraypaint type coating for intakes out there?
> > >>
> > >
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