Rocker Cover and inlet manifold repaint

[Allan NZ P5b]

What are the current thoughts on how best to return these to a like new appearance, all (90%) of the Grey has flaked off my inlet manifold and the powder coaters feel the heat will do this again.
The rocker covers would probably be OK in Grey powder coat ( I think) and then just buff the coating off the raised surfaces.
Is this my best option.

Regards

[Deleted]

Hi Allan

I have had s spare V8 inlet manifold, both rocker covers and inlet elbows and flanges shot-blasted and powder coated.
Apart from the inlet manifold, I have fitted all the other parts and they look great, especially the rocker covers with polished ribs.

I will fit the inlet manifold as soon as I get the time 'cos it won't be a five minute job (I've got a load or re-plated carb linkages, carb service kits etc to do at the same time).

I think the V8 inlet manifold will be fine in powder coat grey, it has to be better than the (flaky painted) finish on my existing manifold.

Good Luck.

Adrian Musto

[Geoff Arthur]

Does anyone know the paint code / formula for the grey? I may have a go at painting them myself on my Saloon engine that I am rebuilding.

[Kev]

Geoff, I and others have put the paint codes on the site before,you should be able to find them on here somewhere.

Big Kev.