MPMC Conference

This is our second year as an attendee at this conference. The purpose of the conference is to bring manufacturers and editors/writers from various performance oriented magazines. The information shared at these meetings becomes the bases for magazine articles through the year. Look for these articles, though we will try to advise when they appear. If you have any test data or good experiences to share please let us know and we may be able to get you exposure in one or more articles.

COOL Harley

From KOOL COAT CERAMIC COATINGS
Langley B.C.

KOOL Coat coated the exhaust system on a 800 H.P. Nitro burning Harley drag bike. The radiated heat off the exhaust manifold, measure three inches back from the port was 200f lower than an uncoated system. This shows up both as an improvement in exhaust flow as well as lowering the chance of being burned by the pipe.

Humidity and Cermakrome

Several shops have run into problems with Cermakrome drying at a different rate than normal. The culprit is a change in humidity. Water based coatings like Cermakrome are very sensitive to changes in the moisture content of the air.

When it is too dry the coating dries very rapidly and can be 'rough_ rather than smooth. There is also an over spray problem during dry conditions, where the over spray is not absorbed by the existing coating because the coating has dried. One shop cured this by hanging the finished part in a humid cabinet and letting it absorb some moisture, thus allowing the coating to "flow" to a smooth finish before drying and baking.

When humidity goes up the coating will not dry at a proper rate and may actually absorb moisture from the air, thus creating "fish eyes" appearing areas or will actually begin to separate. Generally switching from LH to standard will help when it is too humid. Switching from standard to LH works when the air is too dry.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE

For those companies or individuals needing technical assistance you can call, 972-775-1429. Ken Mullinex will be handling technical calls. Ken has been with tech Line for 8 years and has handled most positions within the company including blending, product development and spraying. If you have a question call Ken.
NOTE: ORDERS WILL STILL BE PLACED WITH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE AT 951-304-0498

Send e-mail to the editor: Leonard Warren