Web Site Ranking

When compared to the other well known coating companies in the USA, Tech Line ranks Highest in customer traffic according to "Alexa" which tracks traffic to web sites. Tech Line ranks nearly 2 ½ times higher than the next closest company, and over 15 times higher than the lowest ranked. This is an indication of how well known our products have become as well as an indicator of the growth in interest. Among the top 5 companies only Tech Line and one other, were up in the rankings. Ranking is based on the number of "hits" a web site experiences.

The high ranking of Tech Line compared to the other companies is also an indication of the benefit to be found by being qualified as an "Approved Applicator" on our web site.

MCXLH

We have made a slight change to MCXLH. This does not affect the performance in any way. Over the years we have seen that MCXLH can settle quite hard, harder than standard MCX. This makes blending it prior to spraying difficult. We are adding an ingredient that is used in a couple of other coatings we make, that use the same resin system. This ingredient reduces settling and packing of the solid particles. The additive does generate a little foam when blended. This does not affect the performance at all. We are also testing a new additive that may reduce or eliminate any foam generation.

A second benefit from using this additive is that the coating will cling better and is less subject to running or sagging. Temperature and humidity swings also do not impact the coating nearly as much with the additive. This is part of our ongoing research and development program, which not only focuses on new coatings but on improving existing coatings as well.

JEG'S Engine Masters Contest

Tech Line Coatings, Inc is again a sponsor in the Jeg's Engine Masters Contest conducted by Popular Hot Rodding Magazine. This contest brings together engine builders from across the country. This will be the third year the contest has been held. Last year 5 of the top 10 engines were identified as running Tech Line products. This includes the #3 position. In reality several others were using our products as well. Out of the top 10 positions, only two did not list coatings. Keep in mind only those companies that signed up as a sponsor would be listed. The use of coatings has grown in this contest. The first contest winner was Joe Sherman, who used a significant amount of coatings in his engine.

Sun Engineering

Jerry at Sun Engineering in NM passed on the results of a recent test. Jerry coated the intake on a 350 Chevy engine, with a combination of our thermal barrier coating TLLB and our thermal dispersant, TLTD. In addition, following our recommendation, he installed stainless steel studs. Jerry indicates that after 20 minutes of running he could easily put his hands on the Carb. Normally the Carb would be at near engine temperature and too hot to handle. These coatings have a major impact on manifold temperatures. Reduced manifold and carburetor temps translate into more power. Both normally aspirated, Carb or Injectors, and Turbo Charged/Supercharged engines show benefits.

WHY RETAIL PACKAGING

We get regular questions as to the difference between the retail packaged products and shop only products. In most cases the products are the same regardless of the packaging. Black Satin in a 4 oz. retail package is the same as in a gallon. In a few cases, because of the ingredients necessary to make a coating, we restrict the sale to shops only. In some cases we have made a retail version available, such as CBC1 which is a retail version of CBX. If a coating is not listed on our retail price list, which is available on our web site, it is not available to the general public. Products listed in the catalog but not in the retail price list are available to shops only.

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