What is Ceramic Coating?

The Process: Ceramic coating starts as a liquid that is infused with ceramic. This is applied to the project using an HVLP gun and cured to the project. This is a thinner application then the compared powder coating.

Durability: Ceramic coating is the thinnest coating solution which can decrease durability in regards to corrosion and chemical resistance, however its the most tolerable coating solution to heat. Ceramic coating is heat resistant up to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit.

Uses: Ceramic coat is a very durable coating solution primarily selected over powder coat for projects that are exposed to extreme heat. Ceramic coat is recommended for automotive/motorcycle parts (ie: engine components, exhaust parts and pipping etc.) and electronics.

Our way: When we discuss your project we will establish what prep work is required. If your current project is already coated or painted the project will be chemically stripped and/or media blasted to get down to bare metal. The metal surface will then be prepped with a four phase phosphate wash. The parts are then dried and ready to be coated. Some projects require masking. After the parts are fully prepped we plug holes or use high temp masking tape to ensure clean lines and finished edges. Parts are then moved to the ceramic coating spray area, and sprayed using our HVLP system. Depending on the type of ceramic coating used it will go on to cure in our 6’x6’x10’ Kool Koat oven, or air cured for approximately 4-5 days.

At Santiso Custom Coatings we use “Cerakote” and “Columbia Coatings” Ceramic coating products. Please click the Logos below to review color options.