DRY FILM LUBRICANT COATINGS

Dry film coatings, also known as solid film lubricants, are used to enhance the performance and useful life of internal engine components. Since dissimilar metals are used in engine components, they absorb and dissipate heat at different cycling periods. By applying ceramic coatings to these dissimilar components, it allows them to interface with one another more uniformly and compatibly. The slippery coatings provide an extremely low coefficient of friction resulting in cooler engine components, wear protection and noticeable performance gains.

Dry film lubricants will burnish as they run until they are no longer visible, however the active materials are bonded into the pores of the part and continue to provide protection. 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.
                                                                                               

• Reduces friction which improves wear and extends part life
• Increases HP and torque
• Inhibits galling and seizing
• Reduces part temperature (e.g. important for valve springs)
• Disperses heat from intake manifolds, cylinder heads, oil pans, brake components and carburetors
• Reduces thermal transfer into intake manifold, heads, brakes
• Increases combustion chamber efficiency (heat generated in combustion chamber pushes down piston instead of bleeding off)
• Reduces corrosion and chemical damage to parts
• Reduces fuel separation and drop out
• Increases port and exhaust velocity
• Oil-retaining

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The following parts benefit from ceramic coatings:

Engine Components
· Crankshaft
· Camshaft Bearings
· Crankshaft
· Connecting Rod
· Connecting Rod with Main Bearings
· Wristpins
· Piston Top Coating
· Piston Skirt Coating
· Cylinder Heads
· Cylinder Head Ports
· Intake and Exhaust Valves
· Valvesprings
· Valve Retainers
· Lifters
· Lifter Bores
· Rocker Arms
· Pushrods
· Timing Gear
· Timing Chain
· Distributor Gear
· Intake Manifold

Exhaust Systems
· Exhaust Manifolds
· Headers

Brake Systems
· Calipers
· Brake Pad Backing Plate

How Can I get this done to my stuff?
It’s easy!

1) Call us at 289 836-9460….to discuss your ideas for parts, coatings, color and texture choices. At that time we’ll be able to give you a quote.

2) Pack up your parts and ship them to us. Use cardboard boxes and lots of crumpled newspaper or foam peanuts to prevent damage to your parts during shipping (we’ll use the same box when returning parts to you). Ship any way you like (we recommend UPS Ground and FedEx Ground, etc.) We usually use UPS Ground for return shipping.

Ship to:

Bird’s Performance Coatings, Inc.
253 Bell Street
Port Colborne, Ontario
L3K 1J2