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Offline 38flattie

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Head Chamber Coating
« on: October 25, 2013, 11:43:58 AM »
The coating we have used on our head chambers the last 2 years has a tendency to 'flake' at the edges of the chambers.

Last year we figured we ran lean on one run at the Ohio mile. This year, though, I know that didn't happen, yet the coating is flaking.

Does anyone have a recommendation for someone to coat these heads?

Thank you in advance!
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Offline 4-barrel Mike

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Re: Head Chamber Coating
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2013, 05:15:56 PM »
Have you talked with Russ Meeks?  http://finishlinecoatings.com/

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Offline Tman

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Re: Head Chamber Coating
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2013, 06:53:40 PM »
I think Russ did their coatings already?
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Re: Head Chamber Coating
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2013, 01:20:58 PM »
What coating are you using now? Swaintech? Finishline?  If the surface was not blasted to achieve a mil profile to allow the material to "bite" into the head, then yes, every coating will experience a failure at some point.
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