ProTek's Standard Bright White Color is the most effective. Once the coatings are tinted, even when tinted in light earth tones or pastels, reflective properties are decreased. Generally, the darker the tint the less the reflective performance.

First, we have not just one or two ceramic coatings, but an entire line of Ceramic Coatings specifically formulated for varied applications such as walls, tanks, silos, busses, trucks and containers, any type of roof (including asphalt and torch-down) and various industrial/commercial applications. Second, we also have an entire line of complementary products such as primers, caulking and rust inhibiting coatings.

ProTek's CRICSsm Exterior Coatings are formulated with both Titanium Dioxide of the highest quality and with a mixture of "Trade Secret" pigments, which actually enhance the reflective values.

We offer 4 stock colors. These are Polished CermaKrome, Black Satin, High Gloss Black and Cast Iron Gray. There are other colors available and prices can be quoted on white, blue and red.

ASTEC products can be prepared in a variety of colors. However, the colors will have a negative impact on the solar reflectivity of the coating. The following base colors are indicative of the drop in solar reflectivity: Base brown has a 12% reflectivity which increases to 16% when mixed in a 1 (part white) to 1 (part brown) ratio, 20% in a 4 (part white) to 1 (part brown), and 40% in a 16 to 1 ratio.

Independent laboratory reports (Atlas Weathering Services Group, DSET Laboratories, Phoenix, AZ.), as recently as 1998, rated our coatings according to ASTM E408-71(approved 1990). The range measured was .06 to .07 for Reflectance, Near-Normal Emittance measurements were .93 to .94 and Hemispherical Emittance between .88 and .89 . Reflectance tests as per ASTM ? E903-88 (approved 1992) showed a range of 81.3% to 84.2%.

Yes, Silver Gelatin and Giclee Prints can monochromatically be tinted during pre-printing with Adobe Photoshop? techniques. This will guarantee to meet the color calibration of any specific color you have, or want from this particular software program. Other samples can be similarly defined.

Extremely. They are designed to expand and contract with high temperatures, so they do not flake or peel with expansion.

As long as the piece is properly cared for and kept below the coating's prescribed heat limit, indefinitely. The coatings will also extend the life of the part 3 to 5 times it's normal lifespan.

Definitely. Because hot air travels to cold air very quickly, a higher exhaust gas velocity and a smoother flow is achieved, and the cylinder is left cleaner for the next intake stroke, increasing engine performance.

A lot of the K1200RS and R1100S riders have their headers, etc. coated and most have reported very positive results. I've seen their promotional video and considered it before selling my K12. I personally don't plan to coat my Dakar. Kind of like it as it. YMMV. RogerN#827 Supposedly "JetHot Coating" has all the benefits as well as EXTENDING the life of header pipes, and has the added benefit of trick colors.

Yes, look for the label with the tested values. In addition to the reflectivity and emissivity requirements, roof coatings applied in the field must be a minimum of 20 mils (0.02") thick across the entire roof surface. Aluminum coatings do not meet the emissivity requirement.

Chromex discolors only when a temperature of 1300 degrees is exceeded, at which point, the finish dulls, but does not turn purple or gold. Our satin coatings retain their color up to 2000 degrees.

Most ceramic coatings consist of the same base materials. The difference is HOW these materials are applied. At Classic Coatings, we have a long history of quality and maintain our certification in this area. We also have a warranty to stand behind our coatings.

Many of the ceramic coating products obtain their insulating benefit from reflectivity off the white or light colored surface, making them more effective outdoors than inside, where there is no sun to reflect off of the coating, and by the use of small glass beads, or ceramic microspheres, which trap air. Nansulate's unique Hydro-NM-Oxide material creates a network of nano-sized, twisting tunnels, which the heat energy has to navigate.

The only similarity is that they are both baked-on finishes. Powder coatings are baked at 425 degrees to melt the powder to a smooth finish. You must never get it that hot again, or it will burn off. Powder coating is basically very tough paint that is available in almost any color. Ceramic thermal barrier coatings were developed by NASA and the aerospace industry thirty years ago, for thermal insulation on rocket and jet engines.

Clearweld coatings have a green tint before welding. When the process is optimized, the result will be a colorless weld. In order to achieve this goal the dispensing process must be optimized for your specific part design.

Our coatings keep your manifolds, headers, exhaust pipes and mufflers from corroding or rusting. Coatings also retain heat within the exhaust system which give you a much cooler underhood temperature. A cooler intake charge means more horsepower. By retaining heat within the system, you create a scavenging effect which gives you more power. Our coatings can often also greatly extend the life of your parts.

Reflectivity, for radiant barrier purposes, can be defined as a measure of how much of the energy is reflected and not absorbed by the barrier. Very shiny aluminized plastic can reflect 98% of the radiant heat that strikes it. What is absorbtivity? Absorbtivity, for radiant barrier purposes, can be defined as a measure of how much of the energy is not reflected and is absorbed by the material.

The windshield and front driver's side and passenger's side windows cannot receive any aftermarket tinting. If the rear window of a vehicle is tinted, the vehicle must have outside rearview mirrors on both sides. The law prohibits any person from driving any motor vehicle with any object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied upon the windshield or side or rear windows, with certain limited exceptions.