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MG TD TF 1500 - por-15 silver exhaust manifold coating

Has anyone ever used this product years ago to coat their manifold and how did it hold up? I bought a 1/2 pint this Spring and thought about doing the TC. How do you cure it and at what temp. I can imagine it to be a bloody mess before it cures. TIA Sam
SW SAM

Hi Sam. I use it on both the B and the TD. Not as durable as jet coating, but it holds up good. Some areas will develop flakes, but can be easily touched up with a brush. Any time I have to take the carbs off, I will touch up the exhaust manifold. A can goes a long way.
Bruce TD4139 Cunha

Thanks Bruce for your feedback. Did you cure the POR before putting it on or did you run the car to cure it. Sam
SW SAM

As long as you are going through the trouble of doing it, I would think going the jet hot, or ceramic route would be a better, proven method.
Steve
Steve Wincze

Steve, I'd say the cost is probably important to many owners, including me. The POR 15 is under $20 and the Jet Coat is probably over $100 it makes economic sense to consider the POR 15. If it lasts and is easily touched up and appearance is my main concern I would go the POR 15 route.

Tim

PS Pet peeve. In general, a manifold has one intake and more than one outlet. A header has more than one inlet and one outlet. There, I feel better.
TW Burchfield

Sam, I don't have a good shot of my manifold, but here's the best I could do. I used a 2000 degree paint and it has held up very well. I forgot the brand, but I think I got it from Summit racing, not positive though. The photo was taken two years ago and it looks the same today. PJ


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