FAQ on Ceramic and Powder Coatings
Does Classic Coatings ceramic coat the parts inside
and out?
Do your prices include the cost of freight?
Can I drop off and pick up parts?
Do you offer a warranty?
How long does it take to turn
my parts around?
What is the break in procedure for ceramic coatings?
How thick is the ceramic coating?
Can you ceramic coat over chrome, aluminum or stainless
steel?
Is your ceramic coating the same as other nationally
advertised coatings?
What color of ceramic coatings do you offer?
What temperatures will powder coatings withstand?
What is "out gassing"?
How do I prepare my parts for coating?
Does Classic Coatings ceramic coat the parts inside
and out?
Classic Coatings coats both inside and outside on all the ceramic work
that we do. We do not charge extra for this like some companies
do. We do offer a special Race Coat for the insides of pipes which
does cost more.
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Do your prices include the cost of freight?
Our quoted prices do not include any freight charges. We have the
recommend UPS and generally use them unless you request another method
of shipping.
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Can I drop off and pick up parts?
Yes, our office is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
We are open Saturdays, by appointment only.
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Do you offer a warranty?
Yes, Classic Coatings has a 1-year warranty for any used parts and a
3-year warranty on new parts that we ceramic coat. This warranty
includes labor and materials to repair or replace the same coating that
was originally applied. Labor to remove and reinstall the parts
and freight are not included in this warranty. This warranty does
not cover mechanical damage, staining of the coatings or damage to the
coatings from over heating.
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How long does it take to turn my parts around?
Our standard lead time is 10 working days from when we receive the parts.
If we can get them out sooner, we will. If there is a need for expedited
service, please contact us to discuss the added
charges for this service.
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What is the break in procedure for ceramic coatings?
There are several things that you need to be aware of with new ceramic
coatings. We will give everyone a sheet with their parts detailing
the "Do's and Don'ts" to properly break in their new ceramic
coating.
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How thick is the ceramic coating?
The coating runs between 2 and 4 mils thick. If there are threaded
holes on the part, you may have to re-tap them prior to installing the
part. This will insure a proper fit of the threaded fastener.
If the threaded area is critical, then notify us when the parts are delivered
so we can mask off these areas to protect them from the ceramic coating.
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Can you ceramic coat over chrome, aluminum or stainless
steel?
Yes. If we are coating over chrome, the chrome must be in good
shape. If it is flaking off, we recommend having the chrome removed
prior to delivering the parts to us. This will ensure a good base
for a long lasting product.
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Is your ceramic coating the same as other nationally
advertised coatings?
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.
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What color of ceramic coatings do you offer?
We offer 4 stock colors. These are Polished
CermaKrome, Black Satin, and Cast Iron Gray.
There are other colors available and prices can be quoted on white, blue
and red.
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What temperatures will powder coatings withstand?
Most powder coatings will tolerate temperatures up to about 500°
F. There are a few powders that will go to 800° F. but they
are limited to black. For temperatures above that we recommend Ceramic
Coating. Our Cast Iron Gray and Polished CermaKrome are good
for temperatures up to 1,300° F. and our Satin Black is good up to
1,700° F.
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What is "out gassing"?
Out gassing is the release of gasses that are trapped in the cast metal
when the coated part is cured. This leaves bubbles in the powder
coated surface. Classic Coatings will process all cast iron or aluminum
parts to minimize out gassing. The chances of out gassing are greatest
in old aluminum or inexpensive castings. Classic Coatings is not
responsible for parts that out gas.
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How do I prepare my parts for coating?
All parts must be disassembled and all rubber, plastic, glass and gaskets
must be removed. Classic Coatings does not do mechanical work to
your parts. Items listed above will get destroyed in our coating
process and must be removed prior to arriving for coating.
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