Powder Coating Temperatures

[Soup]

I am replacing my exhaust manifold gasket and while the stock manifold and other parts are off I thought I would have them powder coated. Does anyone know what temperature standard powder coating is good for?

Thanks

 

[Steve_S]

Not that high from what I understand. You would be better off with ceramic coating, such as Jet Hot.

 

[weewillie]

some of the guys on my fishing site heat their lures in a toaster oven at about 375 before they dip them in the powder paint.

OOPS read the post wrong

 

[1965_MGB]

I just had my manifold and header coated by a local guy, and he tells me that standard powder is good for about 500 degrees. It will work, but won't last nearly as long as if you have them ceramic coated. Most ceramic will go to 1300 or so. I got some type that will go up to 2k degrees.

If you want, his site is www.braincoating.com. His prices were MUCH better than having Jet Hot do it.

 

[Soup]

Thanks for the input, I ended up painting it with Dupli-Color hight heat (1200 degree). I have heard good things about this paint from the Triumph Forum and the locals at Napa.

 

[Steve_S]

Let us know how it works out after some miles are on it. Sprays are really hit and miss.