My engine bay was in need (and still is) of a little TLC in places. The subframe, anti roll bar, steering box and suspension arms were looking a crusty due to surface corrosion.
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| Author: | The Seer [Mon May 04, 2015 6:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Under the bonnet restoration/modifactions. |
My engine bay was in need (and still is) of a little TLC in places. The subframe, anti roll bar, steering box and suspension arms were looking a crusty due to surface corrosion.
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| Author: | The Seer [Mon May 04, 2015 6:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Under the bonnet restoration/modifactions. |
 Bonnet stays, not that tasty either. |
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| Author: | The Seer [Mon May 04, 2015 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Under the bonnet restoration/modifactions. |
Rather than dismantle and paint I opted to spray them in situe. Not ideal I know, but with some careful masking and positioning of the aerosol a satisfactory result was possible. A little sanding first off, then a rust proofer. On went the primer...  ...followed by the satin black.  
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| Author: | The Seer [Mon May 04, 2015 7:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Under the bonnet restoration/modifactions. |
 
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| Author: | The Seer [Sat May 16, 2015 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Under the bonnet restoration/modifactions. |
Maybe some of you have seen this product before, and maybe used it too?  Known as Calyx, a U.S. product although available here thankfully. Oddly has a scent of mint too! I did consider the likes of VHT buy a little research on the net proves it to be a bit poor in the job it's supposed to do. Apparently a lot of those spray on heat resistant paints end up crack after time. Due to the compound of Calyx it won't end up doing the same. |
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| Author: | The Seer [Sat May 16, 2015 7:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Under the bonnet restoration/modifactions. |
I think my manifolds had looked their best a while ago...  
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| Author: | The Seer [Sat May 16, 2015 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Under the bonnet restoration/modifactions. |
Via toothbrush, rag and fingers at points the Calyx was applied...   Calyx requires that once applied the engine is run to temp for a few minutes to aid the curing process, and as you can see it's turned out pretty well!  Certainly has turned the clock back on that horrible crusty rusty look.
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| Author: | chevy-stu [Sun May 17, 2015 6:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Under the bonnet restoration/modifactions. |
Rusty headers are such a common thing... ceramic coating from new or stainless is the only real solution, but costs big bucks either way... i had a quote of about £800 for some 1 3/4" stainless headers. Looks like a great fix what you've done though.... |
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| Author: | 78 Camaro [Mon May 18, 2015 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Under the bonnet restoration/modifactions. |
Nige (Evilzee on here) had his headers ceramic coated for about £40 at a place in Birmingham. Hopefully he can post up the name of the place. Stainless do cost way too much 
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| Author: | firebird68 [Wed May 20, 2015 10:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Under the bonnet restoration/modifactions. |
Quote: Nige (Evilzee on here) had his headers ceramic coated for about £40 at a place in Birmingham. Hopefully he can post up the name of the place. Stainless do cost way too much
I have a feeling that those headers were hot ally sprayed ( much cheaper )Calyx is an excellent product and works really well on factory cast manifolds as well as headers 
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