I.D. Coating of pipes

We are working on a new coating that will be even more user friendly than MCS. Stay tuned.

AFC Spray Booths

800-331-7744
Calif.
Carl

This company has some really nice spray booths. If you need a new booth check with them. This was passed on by Bruce at Micro Coat in Santa Rosa, CA.

CERMAKROME

Be Aware of humidity and temperature changes. Cermakrome is very sensitive to weather changes. If you are having any difficulties with drying, check the moisture content of the air. This is a common problem with the change in seasons. Also watch oven cycling even if the oven is set low. Do not put a part in the oven, unless you can stabilize the temp. If the oven cycles during the drying time, the coating can be sealed before all the water gets out. Then the coating will not polish. It would be best to either have a drying room where you can stabilize the temperature and humidity or get the oven to the drying temperature and then turn the oven off until the part dries. When the weather gets cold it becomes harder to get Cermakrome to "lay down". Cermakrome will "bead up" on the surface. When this occurs either warm the spray room up or pre heat the part.

NEW LUBRICANT COATING

Testing on the new ceramic lubricant is showing excellent results. This coating goes on very thin and hard. It has excellent lubricating properties. Initially it will be recommended for parts such as pistons, cams ,gears etc. We do not recommend using it on parts such as valve springs where major flexing will occur. The price will be comparable to TLML. After running the appearance has been described as "glassy" and smooth. The test parts have not shown any scratching of the surface, which can occur with softer coatings. This coating should be available for shipment in December.

TRUCK BED COATING

This coating should be on display at the PRI show in Indianapolis. We have achieved a clear, resilient coating that will bond to wood, metal or paint. It is a durable coating with some 'softness" to it. When a mark is forced in the surface it will slowly return to its original state. Being a clear coat it will allow any color to show through. This means that not only will you be able to "match" any paint, but it can be applied over a truck bed that has wood inserts and both paint and wood will show. The coating has a very smooth feel to it and will allow a surface to be cleaned very easily. This character means that it can be applied to other surfaces, including body panels, to shed dirt, rubber etc. In addition it looks like it will make an excellent clear coat for wheels. The resiliency will allow the coating to avoid damage that a more ridged coating could suffer. Testing for this application is not yet complete. This coating will also be available in a harder form. In both cases the coating is a 2 part and does not require an oven Cure, nor any special equipment to apply it.

NEW HIGH HEAT CLEAR

Initial testing was on an engine with the coating over a black base. The resulting finish was glossy and hard. We measured exhaust gas temperatures in excess of 1400f with no dulling of the clear coat. This is a ceramic. This should work equally well over our blue base coat. It also may be applied to bare steel for a protective coat where "stock" appearance is necessary. This is a 2 part coating and needs an oven cure.

NEW HIGH HEAT WHITE

A new white will be available shortly. Initial testing has shown the coating capable of maintaining a chalk white appearance at temperatures in excess of 1400f. The resulting coating is hard and smooth. It will take a slight polish for a near porcelain appearance and may also be top coated with the clear to produce a glossy white finish. This will be a 2 part coating and needs an oven cure.This is also a ceramic. Both the white and the clear should be available in December.

PRI

We hope to be able to see many of our customers at the PRI show in Indianapolis. We will have the new coatings on display.