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Old 02-08-2012, 09:38 PM
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Default Treating raw cast Aluminum Intake, RainEx or...?

Some old timer told me that prior to install, treating a new cast aluminum manifold with several applications of Rainex would supposedly keep it from getting oil/fuel stained.

I don't want to polish it. Looking for low maintenance.

what do you guys think, or use / recommend?

thanks in advance!
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Old 02-09-2012, 08:59 PM
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Some old timer told me that prior to install, treating a new cast aluminum manifold with several applications of Rainex would supposedly keep it from getting oil/fuel stained.

I don't want to polish it. Looking for low maintenance.

what do you guys think, or use / recommend?

thanks in advance!
Never heard of that. Some people powder coat them with clear
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Old 02-10-2012, 08:01 AM
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X2 for the clear powder coat. Oil and fuel wipe right off.
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Old 02-11-2012, 04:21 PM
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Old 02-11-2012, 05:40 PM
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Another vote for powercoated with clear. Only thing i noticed was it loses the actual brightness of the new aluminum and gives it a tinge of gray after coating.
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