This is from Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdbc.spd.hp.com>, last July:
> On the topic of exhaust manifold paint:
> the porcelain glaze found on the expaust manifolds of many classic
> cars in the 1920s and 1930s and on Jaguars more recently is the same
> material found on steel or cast iron bath tubs. The process was invented
> by Buick in the 1880s. (He later lost his money starting the Buick auto
> company.) A few years ago I wanted to have the manifold a classic car
> redone with this material. It cost a bit over $100.00 but it came out
> perfect and it still looks that way after several trips the length of
> California and lots of local use. The manifold has also been on and
> off the car several times. It still has a high gloss. If I was restoring
> a Jag I'd consider the original material. Mine was done by:
>
> Porcelain Patch and Glaze
> 966 86th st, Oakland, Calif
>
> 1(510)635-2188
>
> There may be other places to get it done. Ask someone who restores
> Packards, Lincolns or other classics.
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