so i wanna paint some things under the hood

[SteveTC_RS_4-0]

would high heat paint hold up on the valve cover, cold side of turbo, or manifold?

[Exodus]

i did my valve cover, and I didn't even use high heat paint

[rosedaleny806]

header? u have a header and a turbo? i sense fail. unless u mean manifold

[SteveTC_RS_4-0]

and no bubbles or paint chipping?

[rosedaleny806]

for the VC u dont need high temp paint, jus good prepping and painting and clearing and that should be good.

[SteveTC_RS_4-0]

yeah i mean exhaust manifold. oops

[rosedaleny806]

oh ok lol idk bout the exhaust manifold, for that ull really need sum high temp stuff. but i think it should hold up pretty well

[SteveTC_RS_4-0]

yeah the manifold actually looks kinda cool, has like a purple tint to it from the heat. the cold side of the turbo is already starting to rust, and i polished the valve cover but black would look better.

[Exodus]

Originally Posted by SteveTC_RS_4-0

and no bubbles or paint chipping?

nope..... just bake it

[SteveTC_RS_4-0]

i never thought of that exodus. whats the temp for the oven and how long? would that hold up better than the high heat paint?

[Exodus]

I got all of my info from a thread on this site... don't remember the link though.... hit up ecko04. he was the one that sent me the link

[davedavetC]

Originally Posted by rosedaleny806

header? u have a header and a turbo? i sense fail. unless u mean manifold

turbo manifolds can also be called headers fyi

[SteveTC_RS_4-0]

how do i find ecko4

[Exodus]

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=152099


the diy link

[CarbonXe]

Originally Posted by davedavetC

turbo manifolds can also be called headers fyi

It's such a moot discussion, but I think it has to do with the actual location of the turbo. Kind of like, Exhaust Manifold > Turbine > Downpipe > TBE or how the WRX has Headers (stock is considered a manifold) > Up-pipe > Turbine > Downpipe > TBE. Dunno...same ____ in the end lol.


To OP, no matter what you use on the exhaust manifold and turbine, it WILL begin to fade and chip.

[kphyle22]

powder coat !