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Old 07-30-2014, 06:02 PM   #1
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Phosphoric acid bad for cast iron exhaust manifolds?

Looking to refinish my ram horns, have read conflicting information about using Phosphoric acid on cast iron exhaust manifolds. Just looking to prep the surface for a simple high-temp rattle can refinish. Would a simple engine degreaser suffice?
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Old 07-30-2014, 06:18 PM   #2
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Re: Phosphoric acid bad for cast iron exhaust manifolds?

Degreaser may likely leave a residue which paint won't like. What about just a good ol fashioned pressure washing at the coin op? Or both...degreaser first then blast 'em up clean and let them dry.

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Old 07-30-2014, 06:23 PM   #3
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Re: Phosphoric acid bad for cast iron exhaust manifolds?

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Degreaser may likely leave a residue which paint won't like. What about just a good ol fashioned pressure washing at the coin op?
Hadn't thought of that LOL. Figured I had to chem treat it.
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Old 07-30-2014, 08:37 PM   #4
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Re: Phosphoric acid bad for cast iron exhaust manifolds?

Drop them in a bucket of vinegar for a couple of days. Rinse, dry immediately. They will look brand new. You can buy bulk vinegar at Costco.
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Old 07-30-2014, 08:38 PM   #5
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Hadn't thought of that LOL. Figured I had to chem treat it.
scrap,scrap, degrease foam,scrap,blast with water,scape,wire wheel,soap and water, grease and wax. oh then you can paint!!!
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