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Dave41079	Apr-07-04 10:06 AM
Member since Jul 30th 2002 485 posts,

#68598, "Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"

I saw someone mention using Copper Gasket Spray on an exhaust manifold for a turbo. I was wondering why you would do this. Is it just to keep it from looking all crappy and rusted or does it actually serve a purpose?

Lets just say this... I'm over 100whp and soon to cross 200whp. Thanx 2GNT! Now if I could only learn to prove it.

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RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, Ryan_Hes, Apr-07-04 12:26 PM, #1

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, xEclipsE RaceRx, Apr-07-04 12:32 PM, #2

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, Dave41079, Apr-07-04 12:36 PM, #3

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, er0ckz, Apr-07-04 12:33 PM, #4

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, Ryan_Hes, Apr-07-04 12:38 PM, #5

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, xEclipsE RaceRx, Apr-07-04 12:43 PM, #6

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, eclipseman1999, Apr-07-04 01:01 PM, #7

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, er0ckz, Apr-07-04 01:05 PM, #8

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, RxR_Eclipse, Apr-07-04 01:50 PM, #9

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, turbo8u, Apr-07-04 02:29 PM, #10

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, er0ckz, Apr-07-04 02:46 PM, #11

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, turbo8u, Apr-07-04 03:06 PM, #12

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, eclipseman1999, Apr-07-04 03:20 PM, #13

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, er0ckz, Apr-07-04 03:35 PM, #14

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, eclipseman1999, Apr-07-04 03:55 PM, #15

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, Ryan_Hes, Apr-07-04 04:22 PM, #16

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, turbo8u, Apr-07-04 04:26 PM, #17

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, eclipseman1999, Apr-07-04 04:27 PM, #18

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, er0ckz, Apr-07-04 04:32 PM, #19

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, MR BLUNT 2gnt, Apr-07-04 04:39 PM, #20

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, er0ckz, Apr-07-04 04:36 PM, #21

RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, turbo8u, Apr-07-04 04:51 PM, #22

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RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, turbo8u, Apr-08-04 09:31 AM, #31

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RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold, djtrickee, Nov-09-07 07:08 AM, #35

Ryan_Hes	Apr-07-04 12:26 PM
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#68605, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 0

To keep it from looking crappy and rusted. It's pretty much the only cheap way to make it look nice. No paint can hold up to the heat like copper gasket spray can. It sprays on copper...and burns off a nice gunmetal color.

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xEclipsE RaceRx	Apr-07-04 12:32 PM
Member since Jan 09th 2002 2982 posts,

#68606, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 1

I went to Advanced Auto Parts today looking for that shit, I went thru the paint section and didnt see it. I told them i was looking for Copper Tone? is that right called Copper tone? I couldnt find anything thru the paint section, but after wondered the other aisles picking up my first APC products (red air filter and mini air breather) I saw a can called Copper Tone! I thought I had found it, but it said it was an adhesive for gaskets spray. So i was like shit, this aint it. It aint a paint (as in color) I guess. I thought it would just be like some adhesive glue or something.

IS THAT WHAT I WAS SUPPOSE TO PICK UP? It said copper tone gasket adhesive spray.????

Im about to paint my new hahn manifold so what do i do? Just directly coat it once without any kind of prepping? then when dry give it another coat? then what like after 300 miles coat again? Think one can would cover the manifold and the turbine housing? THANKS

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Dave41079	Apr-07-04 12:36 PM
Member since Jul 30th 2002 485 posts,

#68608, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 2

It's copper gasket spray for head gaskets. That shit is sticky as hell. Does it ever dry, or would I be putting it on sticky?

Lets just say this... I'm over 100whp and soon to cross 200whp. Thanx 2GNT! Now if I could only learn to prove it.

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er0ckz	Apr-07-04 12:33 PM
Member since Mar 28th 2004 431 posts,

#68607, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 1
Apr-07-04 12:39 PM by er0ckz

how about if your manifold is already rusty? lol will it still work? cuz if it does im go out and get one cuz my shit is all fucked up looking.

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Ryan_Hes	Apr-07-04 12:38 PM
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#68609, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 4

Its very damn sticky.... but after you spray it on...and it burns and changes color, it is no longer sticky. You dont need to prep just spray the manifold. It is not a paint, it is an adhesive 'gaket maker' -- but we use it as 'paint'. Yes you can spray it on your rusty ass manifold.

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xEclipsE RaceRx	Apr-07-04 12:43 PM
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#68612, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 5

Thanks Ryan, I am stopping by Advanced Auto Parts right after I get off work here in a few hours. Saved me some downtime

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eclipseman1999	Apr-07-04 01:01 PM
Member since Jul 25th 2003 973 posts,

#68613, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 6

Does anyone have pictures of what it looks like on a turbo manifold after it gets hot and burns off?

Shawn
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er0ckz	Apr-07-04 01:05 PM
Member since Mar 28th 2004 431 posts,

#68615, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 7

yay! my rusty ass manifold will soon look nice. I'm stop by strauss right now. Thanks guys. -=D

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RxR_Eclipse	Apr-07-04 01:50 PM
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#68617, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 8

Napa version is called Copper-Spray-A-Gasket or something like that. I have used both the napa and schucks versions and both work great. It is not in the paint sections btw. Look for it in the gasket/exhaust section of the store.

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turbo8u	Apr-07-04 02:29 PM
Member since Jun 15th 2003 10552 posts,

#68618, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 9

lets see some pictures....someone post that shit up
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er0ckz	Apr-07-04 02:46 PM
Member since Mar 28th 2004 431 posts,

#68619, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 10

oh shit. it works! i just came back from auto zone, i sprayed it over there in the parking lot and once i got home, i opened my hood, the copper color turned into a gunmetal color. looks sexy. only if i knew how to post pictures, i would post some.

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turbo8u	Apr-07-04 03:06 PM
Member since Jun 15th 2003 10552 posts,

#68620, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 11

Originally posted by er0ckz
oh shit. it works! i just came back from auto zone, i sprayed it over there in the parking lot and once i got home, i opened my hood, the copper color turned into a gunmetal color. looks sexy. only if i knew how to post pictures, i would post some.

e-mail them to me ASAP and i'll host em

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eclipseman1999	Apr-07-04 03:20 PM
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#68622, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 12

Originally posted by turbo8u

Originally posted by er0ckz oh shit. it works! i just came back from auto zone, i sprayed it over there in the parking lot and once i got home, i opened my hood, the copper color turned into a gunmetal color. looks sexy. only if i knew how to post pictures, i would post some.

e-mail them to me ASAP and i'll host em spairjd.ctr@pendleton.usmc.mil _________ 96 talon esi-t san clemente, ca as needles of ice are the ill winds' talons the coldest of shadows they seep unto the bone silent souls leave .308 holes

Werd!! Give them to someone so they can host them.I want to see what it looks like too.

Shawn
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er0ckz	Apr-07-04 03:35 PM
Member since Mar 28th 2004 431 posts,

#68623, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 13

iight. ima go spray it copper again. then ima drive around until it turns gunmetal.

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eclipseman1999	Apr-07-04 03:55 PM
Member since Jul 25th 2003 973 posts,

#68624, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 14

Originally posted by er0ckz
iight. ima go spray it copper again. then ima drive around until it turns gunmetal.

I though it already turned gunmetal.Damnit someone post a pic

Shawn
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Ryan_Hes	Apr-07-04 04:22 PM
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#68627, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 15

There it is...gunmetal after burned off.

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turbo8u	Apr-07-04 04:26 PM
Member since Jun 15th 2003 10552 posts,

#68628, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 16
Apr-07-04 04:26 PM by turbo8u

im sold.

thanks ryan emoji
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eclipseman1999	Apr-07-04 04:27 PM
Member since Jul 25th 2003 973 posts,

#68629, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 16

Originally posted by Ryan_Hes
There it is...gunmetal after burned off.

Sweet!!Im going to do that to mine.

Shawn
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er0ckz	Apr-07-04 04:32 PM
Member since Mar 28th 2004 431 posts,

#68631, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 18

yo let me email my pics to someone. i got the copper color and after it was burn.

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MR BLUNT 2gnt	Apr-07-04 04:39 PM
Member since Mar 20th 2002 793 posts,

#68635, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 19

i'd recommend it. its a nice way to "seal" the mani from the elements. it smells like hell when its burning off, start your car and let it idle for a few minutes and the stuff will start smoking off. hes right, it is sticky as hell. i put down newspaper when i was spraying my manifold and the paper stuck in a few parts, it sucked. lol. for the rust just take a light copper wire brush to it for a few minutes before you spray it, that stuff comes off w/o to much hassle. i also coated my turbine housing.

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er0ckz	Apr-07-04 04:36 PM
Member since Mar 28th 2004 431 posts,

#68633, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 18

i sent my pics to turbo8u. he should post them soon. thanks turbo

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turbo8u	Apr-07-04 04:51 PM
Member since Jun 15th 2003 10552 posts,

#68637, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 21

werd, check it:

copper:

teh new hotness:

quick question though.....what does it look like after its been glowing red hot emoji

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er0ckz	Apr-07-04 05:01 PM
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#68638, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 22

-=X sorry for the bad spraying. lol

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95greenhrcgs	Apr-07-04 06:14 PM
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#68642, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 22

Originally posted by turbo8u quick question though.....what does it look like after its been glowing red hot

It looks the same....gunmetal

Jonathan
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DSMRoadster	Apr-07-04 06:40 PM
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#68644, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
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dude, did you spray it while it was still in the engine bay?

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96eclipse2nr	Apr-07-04 06:56 PM
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#68645, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 25

hmm, this might be something good for those cheap ass pacesetter headers that always burn the paint off. hell, if it can hold up to a turbo, then it will surely work on a NT header. how much did that stuff cost?

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er0ckz	Apr-07-04 06:57 PM
Member since Mar 28th 2004 431 posts,

#68646, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 25

yeah V. thats why it looks so crappy, but oh well. looks nice anyways. i didn't get the bottom part of the manifold.

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MCubed45	Apr-08-04 12:50 AM
Member since Sep 17th 2002 2706 posts,

#68657, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 27

is it possible to spray it on while pieces are off the car or while it be too sticky an make installation a major pita? does the stickiness go away without exposing it to extreme heat?

-marc

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95greenhrcgs	Apr-08-04 06:03 AM
Member since Jun 04th 2003 1420 posts,

#68671, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 28

Originally posted by MCubed45
is it possible to spray it on while pieces are off the car or while it be too sticky an make installation a major pita? does the stickiness go away without exposing it to extreme heat?

I just recoated mine 2 weekends ago. I took the turbo and manifold off cause I had to remove a broken manifold bolt.

I sprayed both the turbo and manifold while they were off. Installation while its tacky is not hard. Just exercise some xtra care. If you do it right, you should only have to make a minor touch-up to finish it off.

Jonathan
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micyek	Apr-08-04 06:26 AM
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#68673, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 29

the stickynes goes away a little if you can let it sit for awhile. I think I might have put to manys coats on mine...it needs to be redone

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turbo8u	Apr-08-04 09:31 AM
Member since Jun 15th 2003 10552 posts,

#68685, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 30

LOL

you have dead rodents chillin on your exhaust housing too?!? what a friggin coinkidink!

best idea, imo....if you're going or need an egt gauge, might as well knock two birds out with one stone and spray it whiles its off, just an idea...thats probly what im gunna do
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95eclipseSlow	Nov-08-07 10:44 AM
Member since Apr 21st 2007 271 posts,

#101953, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 31

i aint got my turbo yet but i do have my manifold and i was wondering if i could spray it then burn it off with my torch?

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totaleclipse_05	Nov-08-07 08:37 PM
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#101957, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
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Why would you burn it off with a torch? And check the dates of the threads next time before bumping.

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95eclipseSlow	Nov-09-07 04:46 AM
Member since Apr 21st 2007 271 posts,

#101969, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
In response to Reply # 33

cause its not on my car and it dont matter when it was posted.

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djtrickee	Nov-09-07 07:08 AM
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#101971, "RE: Copper Spray on Exhaust Manifold"
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Nov-09-07 07:10 AM by djtrickee

Originally posted by 95eclipseSlow
Because it's not on my car and it doesn't matter when it was posted.

Fixed your horrible grammar for you.
Just wait till you put it on the car. It's a waste of time to do it before then. And yes dates do matter since it clutters up the forum with useless posts that bump otherwise current and ongoing threads down.

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