I was skeptical about the product until I saw the results on some of our
>local hot-rods. Quite a few have used it without problems, but it seems that
>it requires rough surfaces to bond correctly.
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Steve,
I too was surprised that it didn't work as stated. It was used on my stock
GT6 manifold, not headers, and I followed the instructions to the letter,
including baking it in the oven. I even used vinyl gloves to handle it
after sandblasting, to prevent the oils from my skin from causing any
problems with adhesion. I wanted to make sure it worked, having tried many
other high temp paints without success. Lovely smell, but I'm used to it.
I bake most of the painted parts I do. Flaked off after several month's
and now am left with your typical red (rusty) cast iron manifold. If I
ever take it off again, it's going to Jet Hot. I have used their coating
on some headers and it's really the way to go. I am generally pleased
with Eastwoods products, but this one, at least in my experience, didn't
live up to expectations. I still have what's left in the can out in the
shed - glad to here that others have had better success with this product.
Barry Schwartz (San Diego)
bschwart@pacbell.net
72 V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
70 GT6+ (When I don't drive the Spit)
70 Spit (Currently undergoing a frame off)
73 Ford Courier (parts hauler)
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