How hot would a yb turbo exhaust manifold get, will off the shelf vht paint work its rated to 500 degs

 

500 degrees, not a chance that will last.
manifolds can glow well, well in excess of 500, more like 700-800 degrees+

 

I've had mine spike at 1000 degrees on track
Rich

 

No paint will survive on a turbo manifold. At least not one where the engine runs

 

You need to have it ceramic coated fella

 

not a chance, i cant get any paint to hold on my non turbo chevy headers.

 

My paint holds just fine on both turbo and exhaust manifold. My car makes near enough 600 bhp and gets used on track.







The paint looks a bit greyer in shade now than when it was new, but is still there

Best part of all, it cost me £6.99

B&Q BBQ Paint

 

sweet, il be getting some of that

 

Which one was it? B & Q do a few Linky

 

Pass, not got the can any more to compare it with. I thought it was B&Q own brand but can't see it on the site.

http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/paint/s...-400ml-9254006

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This stuff I also have, but haven't used it so can't give feedback, I would expect it to last as well as the old stuff I used. Will find out in a few months when my car goes back on the road.