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Re: exhaust manifold paint

To: Allan=W.=McClure%FACENG%UMASS@BANYAN.UMMED.EDU
Subject: Re: exhaust manifold paint
From: "Philip E. Barnes" <peb3@cornell.edu>
Date: Fri, 8 Dec 1995 09:30:38 -0500 (EST)
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
On Fri, 8 Dec 1995 Allan=W.=McClure%FACENG%UMASS@BANYAN.UMMED.EDU wrote:

> As part of dressing up the TR for the VTR Convention in Albany this coming 
> summer, I plan to re-paint the exhaust manifold.  I did this about three 
> years ago, along with the exhaust pipe leading from the manifold to the 
> resonator, but the paint has flaked off enough to make it look sick.  I 
> thought I prepared these parts pretty well and used high temperature paint, 
> but I guess I did something wrong.  Anyone know of a sure fire way to do this 
> right?  I'm not thinking about porcelainizing (correct terminology?) the 
> parts, just painting them.  I've been told to use Plasti-Cote brand paint 
> this time, any comments?
> 
> 
> Allan McClure
> '60 TR3A TS75241L

Allan:
Someone told me that the VHT-type paints are rather porous and don't last
very long. Perhaps that is what you have. You might look into a two-part
coating like an epoxy or isocyanate.

Phil Barnes '71 TR6  CC61193L


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