CERAMIC COATINGS
CERAMIC COATINGS faq
Can I apply any of the coatings?
Team Synergy Coatings are applied to customer furnished parts, by authorized coating applicators located in strategic regions throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceana. In addition, a network of sales representatives are located in every major market center.
What parts should be treated?
Any part subject to friction, loss of lubricating film, heat damage, corrosion or abrasion. In addition, enhanced appearance is possible for parts such as headers, brackets, and suspension pieces.
How long will the coatings last?
Depending on the coating, part life increases from two to ten times what is normal can be seen. In addition, coatings such as TCB-107 can provide a virtual lifetime of 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.
Will there be any temperature change?
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 under hood temperatures and less heat absorption by nearby parts and surfaces.
What about clearances?
The dry film lubricants will burnish as they run until they are no longer visible. They are applied at thicknesses ranging from .0005" to .0015". However, before assembly the coating may be burnished back to less than .0002" with gentle buffing using “Scotch-bright” or similar material. No changes need to be made in clearances due to the use of these coatings, though in many instances because of the reduced part temperature and increased lubrication, tighter clearances may be run.
What is the general application procedure?
Parts are first cleaned by removing all oil or scale by chemical cleaning or baking, then sandblasted using fine aluminum oxide. The coatings are applied with a pressure spray gun, then baked in a oven. Finally some coatings are polished to ensure surface homogeneity and appearance.
Does it matter how thick the coating is applied?
Yes, the coatings are thickness sensitive. Generally .0015" is the maximum thickness recommended. This thickness will be achieved when a solid color is seen. Applying any coating too thick can cause the coating to crack, flake or bubble. Coatings must be dried before handling. It is imperative that the coating be sprayed on and then immediately dried and then baked. The coating will absorb water from the air and if left sitting too long without baking will become runny and no longer can be baked. For this reason, authorized application centers have been established with factory trained and certified personnel.
Why is TCB-109 a better thermal barrier than TCB107 since black should emit more heat than a silver coating?
While it is true that black normally is a better color to emit heat, in this instance the color is not as important as the fillers in the coating. These fillers are very effective insulators, sufficiently so that the black color does not affect the function. The silver color of TCB-107 or any other metallic ceramic coating comes from the aluminum filler, a very good conductor of heat.
What guarantee is there?
All Team Synergy Coatings products are guaranteed for three years, when applied by authorized applicators and used as described in Team Synergy Coatings literature. No guarantee exists for products applied by nonauthorized applicators, unless it is specifically agreed in writing by Team Synergy Coatings. “Used” parts will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Should parts be pre-cleaned before shipping to one of Team Synergy Coatings authorized locations?
No, the cleaning process is critical to adhesion of the coating. Aluminum oxide abrasive is used to etch the metal and clean/open the pores allowing the coatings to bond into the metal.
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