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The
following are just examples of the possible items that can be ceramic coated.
There are many more possibilities!
Thermal
Barrier Coatings: 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.
Corrosion and Chemical Inhibiting
Coatings: The loss of effectiveness, reduction in part life and deteriorating
appearance due to corrosion/chemical damage is of real concern. Loosing
a well matched/tuned header to rust is not only expensive, but frustrating.
A good aluminum manifold can become junk if the water inlet area corrodes
excessively. Keeping components clean and attractive is of concern when
promoting your vehicle or the parts you manufacture to potential sponsors
or customers. THIN AIR offers a variety of protective coatings that also
enhance the appearance of a part. Many of these coatings will have additional
benefits such as Thermal Barrier or Thermal Dispersants capabilities.
Any part subject to friction,
losses of lubricating film, heat damage, corrosion or abrasion. In
addition enhanced appearance is possible for parts such as headers,
brackets, suspension pieces.
Depending on the coating, part
life increases from two (2) to ten (10) times what normally can be
seen. In addition coatings such as "CERMAKROME" can provide
virtual lifetime protection against rust. The dry film lubricants
may burnish until they are no longer visible; however, the active
materials are bonded into the pores of the part and continue to provide
protection.
This will depend upon many
factors that will vary from application to application. Testing has
shown significant power increases on a dyno. In addition certain changes
can be made in such areas as tolerances, timing, jetting and the lubricants
used, that will increase torque and horsepower and are only possible
through the use of coatings. Horsepower gains of up to 40 HP have
been measured in independent dyno testing.
Parts will run cooler. Engine
oil and water temperatures have shown a reduction. On headers the
radiated heat will be substantially reduced leading to lower underhood
temperatures and less heat absorption by nearby parts and surfaces.
Polish with a buffing wheel
or 1200 grit sandpaper, or a polishing compound will bring the very
bright shine back. Do not use "Scotch-bright" or similar
material.
The changes necessary will
vary from engine to engine and depend on how many parts are coated.
In general coating the combustion chamber surfaces will allow you
to run less initial timing with no loss of power (usually a gain will
occur). You may also be able to run significantly less fuel, due to
the more efficient oxidation that occurs with the coated parts. You
should be able to run smaller jet sizes. Obviously no specific recommendations
can be made, as every engine/combination will be different.
