88lx5oh Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 i had some people ask about it since i do powder coating, but the process is different, and its a lot more expensive, which in turn cost more to the customer. but if need is there id totally get into it, as the place i buy my powder from also is a large supplier of ceramic coatings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 No. At least not until I get you to put a new tire on my bike :masturboy: Every time I see someone with ceramic coated guns or whatever they want way too much money for them. Not sure what other volume applications you'd get people to pay for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I have seen exhaust parts ceramic coated, that is the only thing I haven seen ceramic. Can't power coat work? I have a Hooker side exhaust for my bb vette I was planning to get ceramic coated but agreed the price is quite high in my opinion($500-$700 range). It can be another good solution for you if it can be affordable for the customer and you can make money too without too much expense to get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted May 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 You can hi temp powder coat, but honestly I have no idea how long it last, and I tell my customers that. I have done motorcycle exhaust with, and haven't had anything come back yet, but I don't think it would hold up for a long time on race car headers or turbo down pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Id have you do my turbo manifold and housing instantly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 i had some people ask about it since i do powder coating, but the process is different, and its a lot more expensive, which in turn cost more to the customer. but if need is there id totally get into it, as the place i buy my powder from also is a large supplier of ceramic coatings. I think the business answer becomes 'yes' But that means a low volume premium service as opposed to the higher volume value service you are likely doing with the powder coating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Gun envy does a lot of cerakote. They have prices online so you can see what's being charged and get an estimate if it's worth it. I know cerakote has held extremely well on all the guns I've used it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integranator Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 If the quality is as good as your powdercoating-- I'd have manifold/dp/exhaust housing done in a second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I'm looking for an annodizer... You could always do that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 If it's cost effect, I'd say YES for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 As a comparison I recently had my downpipe done at Performance Powdercoating with their 2000 degree ceramic coating and it was $85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Brent used to do it at IPS when I worked there with our equipment, we used it even on Marks vette manifolds and hot parts. It was a little more involved and expensive but frankly worth it from my dealings around it. We however only did the black coating, none of the chrome or anything else, it was the only one that held up and did its purpose correctly. I would offer it, we did a lot of turbo parts and manifolds back when I was working at the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 I'm looking for an annodizer... You could always do that!! Burton Metal Finishing in town does anodizing. I have used them many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Burton Metal Finishing in town does anodizing. I have used them many times. Good info, ive been looking for one locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted May 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 As a comparison I recently had my downpipe done at Performance Powdercoating with their 2000 degree ceramic coating and it was $85. actual ceramic coating, or hi temp powder that has ceramic in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted May 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 I'm looking for an annodizer... You could always do that!! want no part of anodizing. a lot of that stuff just doesn't hold up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 actual ceramic coating, or hi temp powder that has ceramic in it? Actual ceramic 2000 degree coating on inside and outside of the pipe. I had done it previously in black and now they offer silver which I did. It came out well. I haven't done a track day with it yet but street pulls have it holding up just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 As a comparison I recently had my downpipe done at Performance Powdercoating with their 2000 degree ceramic coating and it was $85. actual ceramic coating, or hi temp powder that has ceramic in it? James, at PPC, ceramic coated my manifold, downpipe, and turbo hot side years ago. It did not hold up, and was gone in a year. They said I could take parts off and bring them back, but I never got around to it and didn't feel I would get a different result. I think they high temp powder coated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolrayz Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 I did my own on the entire hotside inside and out on the new setup. Used Cerakote 2000. Black satin. The only pain in the ass was it has to be sand blasted and perfectly clean. I used the air dry formula so I didn't have to bake it. The shit has a fume that would choke a mule. Even through my 3m organic vapor respirator. Really need a fresh air respirator. Stuff was pricy as well at $144 for a quart delivered. Time will tell if it holds up I guess, from others that I talked to the air dry hold up well. Seems to me that for what people charge their is some good money in it. I'm contemplating doing it on the side myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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