Powder Coat Question

[jimmydean]

Pendry Powder Coatings sells a "Chrome Ceramic Thermal Barrier Coating (TBC)". I have gotten a lot of powder from them in the past and George is always helpful. I haven't tried this yet, but I will be very soon when I have my new exhaust built.

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Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBC’s) are designed to reduce the movement of heat. In some instances, such as exhaust systems, you want to keep the heat within the part. In combustion chambers you want to use the heat generated by combustion to push down on the piston rather than bleed off into surrounding surfaces. Due to continued testing we are learning that simple thermal barrier action is not the only characteristic that is important. In fact certain TBC’s will move an engine into detonation. TBC coatings can be made from a variety of materials. Ceramics get the most attention, though there are other materials that are superior in specific applications. The proper choice is critical to the overall function of the coating. Pendry Powder Coatings (PPC) makes available a full range of exhaust system coatings that can be applied at home. TECH LINE COATINGS, INC. offers the most technologically advanced coatings on the market. These coatings include the most popular type of coating in use today, a metallic ceramic. These coatings are the same products being applied by professional coating shops and give the individual the opportunity to benefit from this advanced technology at both a cost and time savings. For those who do not wish to do their own coating work, or wish to have TECH LINE specialty coatings applied, PPC service coatings can apply them for you.----- (APPLICATION ).... Air Brush or Touch up paint gun . Sandblast with aluminum oxide or fine silica sand. DO NOT USE GLASS BEAD!!! This is a Water based coating. Spray at 40 to 60 psi. with moisture separator attached to gun .Chrome Ceramic may be polished by hand using extra fine steel wool (0000) followed by a polishing compound. You can also use glass bead at 25 psi to achieve a shinny (Chrome) finish. Requires curing part(s) at 500 degrees for 1 hour.