AlV 69 Dodge GTS project
Man it's a mess outside.. 8" inches of snow fell last night and it's currently 12*F but my garage is holding a balmy 55*F.
While I was driving home I noticed that the NAPA parts guy by me started selling POR-15.
I stopped in and picked up a starter kit to give it a try. I also picked up an 8oz can of exhaust manifold coating to treat the HP set for the dart.
It's an easy 3 step process that's a bit time consuming. The result was very nice.
My first step to prep the manifolds was to remove the oil using the Marine clean degreaser. I treated manifolds and rinsed off the cleaner then completely dried em. After, I hit them with the prep and ready treatment. This chemical etches and primes the metal to receive the coating. I sprayed on the prep and ready and kept the manifolds wet for 30 minutes. When the time was up I rinsed them thoroughly with water then dried them using a heater. You can see that the etching treatment turned the manifold chalky looking once it dried.
With the prep work done I hit them with the POR manifold coating and then baked them at 500 for a half hour. I added the baking step it's not required. The end result is a serious bond between the coating and the metal surface that should last a long time.
The coating is rated for 1400*F.
Compare the final color to the natural color in the First picture and you'll find it's pretty darn close.
A second coat can be applied after 24 hours.
This is how they looked when I first received them.
Here manifolds were peened and cleaned then treated with oil to prevent rust.
Got the starter kit and the can of coating.
Hit them with the "Marine Clean" then the "Prep and Ready".
Rinsed thoroughly and Dried and hung for paint.. notice how the prep and ready etching makes the metal look chalky.
First coat on and Baked at 500*F
I'll apply another coat tomorrow.
Other than that we're still polishing trim.
We hope everyone has a great new year! :cheers:
Man it's a mess outside.. 8" inches of snow fell last night and it's currently 12*F but my garage is holding a balmy 55*F.
While I was driving home I noticed that the NAPA parts guy by me started selling POR-15.
I stopped in and picked up a starter kit to give it a try. I also picked up an 8oz can of exhaust manifold coating to treat the HP set for the dart.
It's an easy 3 step process that's a bit time consuming. The result was very nice.
My first step to prep the manifolds was to remove the oil using the Marine clean degreaser. I treated manifolds and rinsed off the cleaner then completely dried em. After, I hit them with the prep and ready treatment. This chemical etches and primes the metal to receive the coating. I sprayed on the prep and ready and kept the manifolds wet for 30 minutes. When the time was up I rinsed them thoroughly with water then dried them using a heater. You can see that the etching treatment turned the manifold chalky looking once it dried.
With the prep work done I hit them with the POR manifold coating and then baked them at 500 for a half hour. I added the baking step it's not required. The end result is a serious bond between the coating and the metal surface that should last a long time.
The coating is rated for 1400*F.
Compare the final color to the natural color in the First picture and you'll find it's pretty darn close.
A second coat can be applied after 24 hours.
This is how they looked when I first received them.
Here manifolds were peened and cleaned then treated with oil to prevent rust.
Got the starter kit and the can of coating.
Hit them with the "Marine Clean" then the "Prep and Ready".
Rinsed thoroughly and Dried and hung for paint.. notice how the prep and ready etching makes the metal look chalky.
First coat on and Baked at 500*F
I'll apply another coat tomorrow.
Other than that we're still polishing trim.
We hope everyone has a great new year! :cheers: