OSA Single Color Cerakote – Turbo Manifold
Give your turbo manifold a custom look while adding a durable ceramic coating designed to withstand the demanding environment under the hood. Whether you're restoring an engine bay or building a show-quality project, Cerakote provides excellent protection against corrosion, chemicals, and heat while delivering a professional finish.
This service includes a single-color Cerakote application to your customer-supplied turbo manifold.
Service Includes
- Complete surface preparation
- Media blasting for proper coating adhesion
- Single-color Cerakote application
- Professional curing (when applicable)
- Final quality inspection
Please select your desired Cerakote color and include it in the order notes during checkout.
Pricing
- Single Color Turbo Manifold: $375
Disassembly and reassembly are not included. If additional gunsmithing or mechanical labor is required, shop labor is billed at $50/hour.
Choosing the Right Cerakote
Not every Cerakote product is designed for the same application. We select the appropriate coating based on your project's intended use and operating temperatures.
Cerakote Elite Series
Elite Series offers the highest level of corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, and abrasion resistance in the Cerakote lineup. Its ultra-thin coating minimizes tolerance changes while providing an exceptionally slick surface with reduced friction.
Ideal for:
- Internal firearm components
- Tools
- Sporting equipment
- Metal accessories
- Components requiring maximum corrosion protection
Cerakote H Series
The most popular Cerakote option, H Series combines outstanding durability with the largest selection of colors available. It offers excellent corrosion resistance while allowing nearly unlimited customization options.
Ideal for:
- Firearms
- Automotive accessories
- Engine bay components with moderate heat exposure
- Consumer products
- Custom color projects
Cerakote C Series (Recommended for Turbo Manifolds)
Turbo manifolds experience temperatures far beyond the limits of traditional baked-on coatings.
For these applications, Cerakote C Series High Temperature is the preferred choice.
Designed specifically for exhaust systems, headers, turbo housings, and other extreme heat applications, C Series withstands temperatures that would quickly damage conventional finishes while still providing corrosion protection and a clean, professional appearance.
Because it is an air-cure coating, it can also be applied to components that cannot be oven cured.
Ideal for:
- Turbo manifolds
- Headers
- Exhaust systems
- Suppressors
- Muzzle devices
- Engine components
Cerakote Gen II NiR
Originally developed for military and law enforcement applications, Gen II NiR reduces both visible and infrared signatures while providing excellent wear resistance.
While generally not necessary for automotive applications, it remains an option for specialized projects requiring low reflectivity.
Our Thoughts
Turbo manifolds live in one of the harshest environments on a vehicle. Constant heat cycles, moisture, road salt, and corrosion can quickly take their toll on bare steel.
For most turbo applications, we recommend Cerakote C Series, as it's specifically engineered to withstand the extreme temperatures generated by turbocharged engines while maintaining its appearance far better than traditional paint or powder coating.
The result is a manifold that not only looks great but is better protected against rust and corrosion for years to come.
Whether you're building a dedicated race car, weekend toy, or clean street build, OSA delivers a professional finish built to perform as well as it looks.
