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Item # 11171 BRAND: Calyx

Calyx Manifold Coating 3 oz

Rub-in an instant, long-lasting,
cast-iron luster
Rub-in an instant, long-lasting,
cast-iron luster
Calyx Manifold Coating 3 oz is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 20.
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Calyx Manifold Coating 3 oz
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Description

Rub-in an instant cast-iron luster with easy-to-use Manifold Dressing Your project vehicle's exhaust manifold will look like new after you rub it down with Calyx Manifold Dressing. It's easy to apply and long-lasting.
  • Rub-in with rag or toothbrush
  • No disassembly required
  • Enough for 8-10 typical V8 exhaust manifolds

In the Box

Contents

3-oz. container of Calyx Manifold Dressing, with instructions

Guides & Accessories

Accessories

10041Z PRE Painting Prep, Aerosol

Application Tips

For the best results, manifold should be removed, abrasive-blasted, and wiped down with PRE Painting Prep (10041Z) before applying. If you wish to apply Calyx while the manifolds remain installed on the engine, use a wire brush to remove surface rust and dirt, then wipe down with PRE. Apply Calyx with a rag or toothbrush, and work it into the pores of the metal. For a buffed appearance, use a fingernail brush.

Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Calyx Exhaust Manifold Product. The Calyx Manifold Coating is a really good product. Very easy to apply. The result is the exhaust manifold appearing brand new with a grayish "pig iron" look. What is also great is the ease of touching up with the product. With high temperature paint, one must remove the exhaust manifolds to repaint them, not so with the Calyx product. Finally, the aroma of the Calyx product is quite surprisingly nice.
Date published: 2023-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use and looks great Calyx was easy to use and looks great no more rust looking exhaust manifolds and I have plenty to do a couple more . Could not be happier
Date published: 2023-01-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 1967 MGB GT Manifold Coating Very easy to apply with the manifold out of the car and looks great.
Date published: 2021-07-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's manifold magic I'm not sure how it works or how long it last but it's makes my builds look 10X better.
Date published: 2018-01-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Highly recommended! Manifolds look like knew. I blasted them first and rubbed the product in with a toothbrush. It hardly took any product, I'm trying this on other bare metal parts next.
Date published: 2015-06-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great stuff! The Calyx Manifold Coating is really great stuff. It's super easy to use, just brush it on with a toothbrush. It cures when you start the car. The results are fantastic it looks just like new cast iron. I love this stuff.
Date published: 2015-04-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from very pleased I had seen this product used by my father on a set of exhaust manifolds and thought I would give it a try. I used it to freshen the appearance of my master cylinder. Worked great & will touch up very easily if needed.
Date published: 2015-01-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic Results in about an hour OK, I saw the advertising pics and read some mixed reviews on various forums, but wow was this stuff impressive. I left the manifolds on the car and literally just grazed over the easy to reach places really quickly with a wire brush. Heres a tip- I found within a couple of minutes, that using a rag was not the way to go. Use something that won’t shred (Denim pieces form old jeans works great). Make sure you have a TOOTHBRUSH. The toothbrush will make this really quick. Just use your rag (or denim piece) to spread some of the Calyx on the manifold (a little heavy), then use the toothbrush to “brush” the stuff into the pores and to get the areas that are impossible to get well with a rag. You will probably want to pull the spark plug wire (leave the plugs in place) from the area you are working in just so you can access everything easily and get into the back area and grooves. The toothbrush will make this so amazingly fast it should be in the instructions! Be generous with the application of the stuff…you won’t run out. The little jar goes a long way, I have enough left over after doing my BBC manifolds for another 5 or 6 pairs easily. When done, take your car for a spin around town to heat the manifolds up. The transformation from splotchy brown/tan old manifolds to factory new looking in an hour is a “must do” project. Just go a cheap toothbrush (I had “hard” bristles and it worked really well). If you decide to go without the toothbrush and just use a rag, it will probably take 3 to 4 hours to rub in and get the tops, grooves etc well. Still well worth the effort. I do hear that the coating will need to be touched up after a couple years, so save the leftovers..… I’ll probably have to buy more since friends and family saw how mine looked and I now everyone wants the classic car manifolds done.
Date published: 2011-06-22
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Questions & Answers

Can I apply rust converter to headers and then finish with this product?

Asked by: Thomas79
Rust converter should not be used in high temperature applications.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2020-01-26

I've had my Calyx for a couple years. When I went to use it I found that it had gotten hard and very hard to apply. Is there a way to re-soften the contents?

Asked by: Shortbed57
A small amount of water can soften this product up again.
Answered by: Scott C
Date published: 2020-08-15

Will this work on regular steel headers? , not stainless, just steel.

Asked by: 69novaguy1122
This product is perfect for regular headers that are not stainless.
Answered by: S Church
Date published: 2020-11-12

Does this product need heat for curing, and/or can it be used on alternators, brake master cylinders, etc?

Asked by: Datsun240z
This product is a temporary coating that will not require heat to cure since it is a rub on revitalizer that could be used on master cylinders etc.
Answered by: S Church
Date published: 2021-08-06

Will this only work on cast iron or will it work on an engine metal (aluminum intake)

Asked by: Todd W
This product works the best on Cast iron manifolds. It could be used on aluminum but may look dark on it.
Answered by: S Church
Date published: 2018-04-29

Is the  "Pre" required?  What happens if you don't use it?  Is there a cheaper alternative?

Asked by: wutdhec
The surface needs to be properly cleaned & de-greased before applying the coating to prevent any adhesion issues. You can also use a standard lacquer thinner for this as well...
Answered by: KHoffnagle
Date published: 2021-08-06

what happens if I put on chrome exhaust pipes?

Asked by: terry1964
It will make it look cast iron. The product is not water proof
Answered by: SeanA
Date published: 2018-04-29

Will this also work on the intake manifold?

Asked by: Red dice 53
Hello, The product would work just as well on the intake manifolds as well as the exhaust manifolds.
Answered by: Ed O 88
Date published: 2019-04-09
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