I'm thinking of possibly getting my standard 2wd exh manifold coated later in the year, I know zirtec and other such companies can coat manifolds in a range of different colours and finishes, my question is do any of these coatings actually last and still look good years after.

I've seen quite a few that have been done, in various colours but after a while start to look a bit shitty and discoloured.

Do any actually last?

I know it's partly from a performance point of view but the main reason I'd be looking at getting it done is cos the standard manifolds look an awful rusty colour!

Any experiences anyone?

Cheers Paul

 

I know it's slightly off topic mate but if your planning on fitting an efr you'll need a new manifold anyway so wouldn't you be better holding off? I'd imagine you'd still want the new manifold coated so the question is still relevant I suppose.

 

I've got to send mine off! Been told black is the best colour to go for

 

I would def go black. My zircotec is blue and it marks really easily but not easy to clean.

 

😂He is not planning of fitting a efr lol but would rather waste Ł400 on coating a old manifold.
The only coating I recommend is Zircoat and go for black.

Mark

 

If I Got a new manifold I wouldnt coat it as they look too good as they are ha ha!

I'm still reserved on the turbo front until I've been in an efr car.

Cheers Paul

 

Not at the moment I'm not.... Ha ha!

But you never know......

Cheers Paul

 

I agree they look too good to coat it's almost like painting over carbon fibre lol

 

They do look good.

I know people say it keeps the engine bay temperatures down but does it do it by much?

Does it really improve performance.

Si

 

A lot of race teams use it so I assume it works. It might just be "snake oil" but I know I can put my hand on mine shortly after driving it. Performance gains are claimed but I doubt anyone would actually notice any difference but less heat soak has to be good and it is supposed to speed up the gasses.

 

Keeping engine bay temps down is a massive plus on its own if it means the air filter is not breathing in really hot air. Plus looking at a few I've seen there really close to the master cylinder so again cooler is better

 

As you know Andy I have removed my abs pump to behind the head lamp now so I have plenty of room

 

Didn't you do yours pink? 😂😎

 

Pink lol I didn't know they did a pink how much did you pay for yours in pink?

 

I've had mine done for 5 years now. Certainly lasts and certainly works, it was done by Zircotec. I had the performance white I think. The colours are definitely a secondary benefit, and yes it definitely helps with heat management in the engine bay.

It should also help contain heat and enhance the scavenging effect of the exhaust gases and that's where they claim the performance benefit. I reckon it also prolongs the life of a stainless steel exhaust manifold by reducing the risk of cracking.

There is a reason why some of the top motorsport series and companies use Zircotec.

 

kiddin but seriously didn't you do yours red

 

Na mines not coated yet my manifold is sat in my garage waiting for me to pull my finger out and send it off lol I'll be doing it in black I think

 

Doh I've got you mixed up with sombody else mate lol yeah blacks the one imo

 

Just for note really, performance white marks very easily, even with the natural oils from your skin sometimes. However, nearly all marks burn off and disappear once the manifold gets up to working temperature from some full throttle.

Even made a mess from a nylon fleece by leaning over the bay and that disappeared. The only stuff you really need to wash off with soapy water is oil that's more than a few droplets.

The colours that Zircotec apply are on top of the coating and provide a finish that's easier to keep clean. The extra colour layer doesn't make any difference to the performance of the product.

Ben

 

zircotec performance metallic black is the best colour by far just a shame you dont see the manifold once it fitted on a cossie.

 

Yes, that looks great.

I am amazed you have not said smurf yet on this thread

 

 

Lol I don't mind the blue just can't afford to get it done

 

25% off Xmas always get email from them has to be at there place before 24th December.

 

That's sold me lol do you have there number or a link to there web page

 

Mate at this moment it's no good to me lol

 

I've always used this place if they don't give you 25% Xmas time you can have it done under my name my just be offer for existing customers.

http://www.zircotec.com/contact-us/

 

If you need it next year then drop me a PM

 

Ok cool I'll get an email over to them thanks

 

Dose look like the offer is just for existing customers they said there's no discount offers at the moment

 

Been looking around and there are plenty of coating companies out there half the price with a batter attitude to