joseph Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 what is the best way to make the manifold look new? has anyone used the eastwood soda-blast kit?
stangeba Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 Sorry, can't answer but if anyone "blasts" an intake manifold that has a heat shield on the under side, media can get in there and ruin an engine later. Bruce
Murphy Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 I've heard of people bead blasting intakes......I just used cleaned the heck out of it with de-greaser and painted chevy orange.
cny first gen 71 Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 My brother glass bead blasted his and he wasnt happy with it he ended up getting a new one. Bruce is right if theres any media in that heat shield it will hurt the motor.
Mike 57 Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 Take it to someone that does header coating. never have to clean again!
Sam (Bones) Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 Take it to someone that does header coating. never have to clean again! ceramic coat the intake?
Leghome Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 Powder coat it. We have a place on the north side of INDY that will powder coat it and make it look like chrome. I have seen a few of them they have done and look great.
footballubet Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 I had mine powder coated with a chrome finish. Still looks brand new after quite a few years. It was the best $120 I spent. This is about the best picture I can find of it right now. The Dart valve covers were also powder coated.
Mike 57 Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 Yep Sam ceramic coat the intake. I sold Steve L. my air gap that was ceramic coated. He was impressed. Had a 6 duce intake done for my buddies 30, and a few others. It holds up great and if you do some smoothing it looks even better. nothing will discolor it.
dbreese Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 Yep Sam ceramic coat the intake. I sold Steve L. my air gap that was ceramic coated. He was impressed. Had a 6 duce intake done for my buddies 30, and a few others. It holds up great and if you do some smoothing it looks even better. nothing will discolor it. ^^^^^^^^^^This^^^^^^ I have had two intakes done(RPM and my current Vic Jr) and it does look nice. Easy to clean and impervious to oil, gas and heat. David
wallaby Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 I tried some engine clear rattle can paint on mine before I installed it, with the thought of keeping it looking factory-fresh or at least easier to clean. Don't do it. Mine has yellowed in areas that maybe received a thicker layer (it's near impossible to tell as you do it) and can't be cleaned off. Big mistake. If I ever have that intake off again, I might go with a clear or silver powdercoat...or that pretty orange color.
Patrick Sheean Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Get it hot tanked and make sure any carbon build up is cleaned out, paint and you're good to go.
CrazyDavey Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Take it to someone that does header coating. never have to clean again! you guys and your show cars....
Mo's70MCs Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 you guys and your show cars.... how close is that to a trailer queen...
Mike 57 Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Mine might get there in a trailer sometimes but she ain't no queen! Good to see you on Dave!
Daryl Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 One of the best cleaners I have found during my rebuild is Easy Off oven cleaner. Get the stinky kind, it works better. I used that and painted my trans and water pump hammer tone silver. I am very happy with the results! [/img]
Patrick Sheean Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 You should not hot tank aluminum. Sorry I can't believe I missed the aluminum part of the post, thanks for the correction.
Arvizu9618 Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 Put it in the dishwasher! :-) I did that one time with LCA's, never again
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