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I need to paint the exhaust manifolds (ram horns). The last Hi temp exhaust manifold paint I got did not dry completely until you ran the engine so it "melted" Until then it was a semi sticky powder.

Since it will be a while between paint and engine running with plenty of time to get the excess on everything else in the engine compartment is there a paint that drys but offers the heat resistance finish without the mess? How about toaster oven powder coating systems? Or regular engine paint and accept the fact that over time it will fade to the semi rust patina?? Thanks in advance.