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Seymour 16-2668 cast iron gray high temp paint for exhaust heat shield

Posted on by gen1scion
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Here’s a quick look at the the results of painting my exhaust heat shield with Seymour Hot Spot high temp paint:
I’ve seen other paint jobs on exhaust shields. My opinion:
  • Matte or Semi gloss – Just the right amount of sheen
  • Flat paint looks too dry
  • Gloss paint is too shiny
The Seymour Cast Iron Gray came out just right. We’ll see how long it holds up.

Before

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Seymour Hot Spot High Temp Cast Iron Gray paint – before

After

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Seymour Hot Spot High Temp Cast Iron Gray paint – after

Prep and Paint Instructions

  1. Wire brush or sand the surface to remove corrosion
  2. Steel wool sanding, brings the surface to a nice smooth finish
  3. Isopropyl alcohol or acetone wipe down
  4. You can use high temp primer. I didn’t, I went straight on to the metal
  5. Spray light first coat. Then 2-3 follow up coats for full coverage.
  6. Allow about 2 hours to cure before handling
  7. I finished off the top 4 bolts with four Titanium M8-1.25 x 17mm length flanged head bolts and zinc washers
Catalytic coverter lower heat shields painted Seymour 16-2668 cast iron gray high temp paint
Catalytic coverter lower heat shields painted Seymour 16-2668 cast iron gray high temp paint


seymour high temp cast iron gray paint on exhaust manifold shield
Seymour high temp cast iron gray paint on exhaust manifold shield


titanium exhaust manifold bolts engine dress
Titanium M8-1.25 exhaust manifold engine dress bolts

 

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