What's a good price for ceramic coating?
10-03-2013, 03:25 PM
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What's a good price for ceramic coating?
Gonna get the new manifold from Abe. Figured I would get it ceramic coated.
Talked to one guy who runs a shop that does auto part ceramic coating. He wants somewhere around $175, but we are still negotiating, because he is hedging because he thinks it's a full tubular manifold. I sent him some pics, but even if I get him down to $100 or something is that a lot? I have no experience with this type of service.
Talked to one guy who runs a shop that does auto part ceramic coating. He wants somewhere around $175, but we are still negotiating, because he is hedging because he thinks it's a full tubular manifold. I sent him some pics, but even if I get him down to $100 or something is that a lot? I have no experience with this type of service.
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10-03-2013, 05:10 PM
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You might ask Abe if he has a contact to do it before shipping to you. Lots of very reasonable shops here in the DFW area. I've used SPC in Arlington multiple times (SPCoating.com).
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10-03-2013, 11:48 PM
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I'm expecting my abe built EFR manifold back from Swaintech any moment now. I'll post the price and pictures once I have more info.
I'm having difficulty finding a box to send the downpipe out in.
I opted for swaintech because of the relatively thick coating that's applied
I'm having difficulty finding a box to send the downpipe out in.
I opted for swaintech because of the relatively thick coating that's applied
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10-04-2013, 10:36 AM
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Hm, only two eh? What are those companies?
Given that my needs are less extreme than say a professional race team I could do with a lesser coating just purely for rust protection and some insulation (even if it isn't up to the snuff of the real stuff).
Given that my needs are less extreme than say a professional race team I could do with a lesser coating just purely for rust protection and some insulation (even if it isn't up to the snuff of the real stuff).
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10-04-2013, 11:09 AM
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This is what the guy says he is using.
Cerakote Coatings
This is the specific coating he was suggesting.
http://www.cerakotehightemp.com/finishes/C-7600Q/
Product application instructions.
http://www.cerakotehightemp.com/reso...%20Systems.pdf
Apparently it is an air cure product.
There is some data here that I cannot parse as to thermal conductivity and diffusivity.
http://www.cerakotehightemp.com/reso...ure%202013.pdf
Cerakote Coatings
This is the specific coating he was suggesting.
http://www.cerakotehightemp.com/finishes/C-7600Q/
Product application instructions.
http://www.cerakotehightemp.com/reso...%20Systems.pdf
Apparently it is an air cure product.
There is some data here that I cannot parse as to thermal conductivity and diffusivity.
http://www.cerakotehightemp.com/reso...ure%202013.pdf
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10-11-2013, 12:41 PM
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This is what the guy says he is using.
Cerakote Coatings
This is the specific coating he was suggesting.
Cerakote Coatings: C-7600Q GLACIER BLACK
Product application instructions.
http://www.cerakotehightemp.com/reso...%20Systems.pdf
Apparently it is an air cure product.
There is some data here that I cannot parse as to thermal conductivity and diffusivity.
http://www.cerakotehightemp.com/reso...ure%202013.pdf
Cerakote Coatings
This is the specific coating he was suggesting.
Cerakote Coatings: C-7600Q GLACIER BLACK
Product application instructions.
http://www.cerakotehightemp.com/reso...%20Systems.pdf
Apparently it is an air cure product.
There is some data here that I cannot parse as to thermal conductivity and diffusivity.
http://www.cerakotehightemp.com/reso...ure%202013.pdf
I went with Cerakote since: A) a local guy sprays it, B) it offers good corrosion protection, C) it's cheap, D) it looks pretty.
I couldn't be happier with the coating durability as I scraped my down pipe on the transmission casing, tunnel, k-frame, and engine block while trying to get it fitted. It looked like hell, but a wipe with a wet rag revealed the Cerakote was unmarred.
-Zach
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10-13-2013, 11:15 PM
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Leafy is implying there are only two companies who offer a coating which significantly helps reduce radiant heat. Other coatings (Cerakote for example) are largely for aesthetic and/or corrosion resistance purposes - they don't manage heat like Swain.
I went with Cerakote since: A) a local guy sprays it, B) it offers good corrosion protection, C) it's cheap, D) it looks pretty.
I couldn't be happier with the coating durability as I scraped my down pipe on the transmission casing, tunnel, k-frame, and engine block while trying to get it fitted. It looked like hell, but a wipe with a wet rag revealed the Cerakote was unmarred.
-Zach
I went with Cerakote since: A) a local guy sprays it, B) it offers good corrosion protection, C) it's cheap, D) it looks pretty.
I couldn't be happier with the coating durability as I scraped my down pipe on the transmission casing, tunnel, k-frame, and engine block while trying to get it fitted. It looked like hell, but a wipe with a wet rag revealed the Cerakote was unmarred.
-Zach
The local guy will do it for $125.
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