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aluminum finish

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I have gone waaayyyyy :oops: over budget on my 66 but I want to do it right. I went with Edelbrock alum heads, intake, and water pump. They are not polished and I do not want the shiny finish but I do want the cast to look good. Should I clear coat them or just put them on bare. Any recommendations?

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I think they will dull if you dont protect them with some sort of clearcoat, finding one that will put up with engine temps may be difficult.
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I would check Eastwood to see what they have, then I would check your local parts house to see if they carry anything simmaler

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Normal clear coat would probly be ok for the pump, but it will not do on the heads neer the exhaust.
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I have used VHT clear on a glassbeaded intake and it worked great . After several years it did yellow where gas had gotten on it regularly. Just make sure it is clean, wiping with lacquer thinner , etc
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If it's not polished, I would leave it bare. Over time it will get dirty, but use some carb cleaner on a rag and it will clean right up.
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Post by Shawn F. »

Do NOT clear coat the manifold not even with high temp, it will yellow.
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