Barry Schwartz wrote:
>
> 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.
> ************************
> 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)
Ditto the Eastwoods experience, but I'v also seen Jet Hot headers flake a
little too after time. Their process ain't perfect, either ...
-ms
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