Ceramic Coating Exhaust Parts

[1965_MGB]

I just got back my header and manifold from being ceramic coated by a local guy here in S. Florida, and I can't believe the difference.

I found the guy on another board (not MG), and after talking to him for a while about his process, I sent him my stuff and I am impressed.

He coats the inside as well as the outside of the stuff with a coating that is resistant to 2K degrees. I was kind of skeptical of this, but I had a look at his car which has the same coating, and I was able to put my hand on the exhaust manifold with the car running.

The coating he put on can be polished, as he did with my stuff.

I have posted a pic of after coating to give you an idea of how good it looks.

I forgot, if anyone is interested, his website is www.braincoating.com.

 

[bugimike]

That is sweet Ron! Is he local?

 

[1965_MGB]

He is in Wellington Fla. Not too far from me. His prices are pretty good as well. He did both my header and cast manifold for $225.

 

[mccalebr]

Agree...I'll be installing an LCB header that I had coated by JetHot (they do the inside/outside process as well). While the looks are important, another key consideration was the temperature reduction.

Ray

 

[GregW]

I sent my headers to Jet Hot also. Very happy, took about a week to get them back.

 

[Silverghost]

Ok, I ask because I do not know, how does this method of ceramic coating compare to the factory ceramic coating of my Mk1 Jag?

 

[GregW]

Hi Peter,
I don't know anything about the Jag coating. Here is the site for Jet Hot, they have a tech section that may answer your question. https://www.jet-hot.com/

 

[retroRob]

Ok, I ask because I do not know, how does this method of ceramic coating compare to the factory ceramic coating of my Mk1 Jag?

I believe the jags are porcelain coated, at least on the E types. This looks like a very nice painted finish and does not flake like porcelain. I have an E type with ceramic headers and they have not discolored at all.

 

[Silverghost]

Ahhh...I think you are right...porcelain rather than ceramic. And I understand you can no longer get the porcelain coating because it uses lead...?

 

[PAUL161]

I might be wrong, but I heard that the porcelain coating uses a lead based primer on the part to be coated for adhesion. With modern technology, they might use another environment friendly primer. I would hope this to be true as some antique cars had porcelain coated exhaust manifolds and for concourse, 100 point restoration, this is a must.

 

[tony barnhill]

I just had the exhaust manifold of the '63 Midget I'm restoring ceramic coated...boy, is it pretty!

 

[1965_MGB]

I have to agree with Tony. Both my header and manifold look better than they ever have. Nothing like a silver finish that is going to be permanent. I could have gone with black, but I thought the silver would look better.

 

[tony barnhill]

You can sorta see my ceramic coated exhaust manifold in this photo:

 

[Scott_Hower]

Eeeeewwwww... you PAINTED the heatshield???

 

[tony barnhill]

Yep! Its supposed to be painted.

 

[Bayless]

Here's my Prefect exhaust ceramic coated inside and out.

 

[JamesWilson]

Does that help keep heat from the carbs?

I've a problem with vapor lock and wonder if that might help.

I've a brand new heatshield and was wondering about havinbg it treated before installation.

 

[Bayless]

I think it must because it definately makes the exhaust manifold or header run cooler.

 

[MGBGT_noob]

Ceramic coating a heat shield probably won't do much good. You may only need to paint in with a high-temp spray paint.

The ceramic coating keeps the exhaust manifold from giving off heat in the first place.