We always want our projects to look as good as they can, but some parts are much harder then others to keep that way, especially those that see high temperatures. Engine blocks, headers/manifolds, and the components that surround them are very difficult to keep painted. The heat tends to burn off paint, and what doesn’t burn off gets cracked and peels.

POR-15 has the perfect solution with their High Temp Extreme Heat paint. It goes on quick and easy, and lasts for years without getting chalky. There are lots of “hi-temp” paints out there, but most do not actually perform as described. POR-15 Extreme Heat does, and we have set up a new Hooker exhaust manifold to show you the process.

As with most paints, the devil is in the details. You can’t just slap this stuff on and expect it to last, the surface preparation is the key. This process requires a clean surface, media blasted is best, but as long as any old coatings and loose rust are removed, it is good. First, the part is cleaned with POR-15 cleaner/degreaser, then POR-15 Metal Prep, and then coated with 2 coats of Extreme Heat.

Watch Jefferson show you the entire process in the video here. This content was originally published in Hemmings Motor News.