# Detective Coating is venturing into Ceramic Coating and Hydrographics **URL:** \ **Category:** Vendor Marketplace\ **Created:** [January 5, 2012, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detective-coating-is-venturing-into-ceramic-coating-and-hydrographics/219556 "2012-01-05T20:19:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Detective\_Coating](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/detective_coating/32/5319_2.png) [@Detective\_Coating](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Detective_Coating)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2012, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detective-coating-is-venturing-into-ceramic-coating-and-hydrographics/219556/1 "2012-01-05T20:19:03Z")
I have finally hired some help so that I can get some spare time to experiment with the two so that I can add them as another service that I offer. So far, so good. I have received a DNP T3 Manifold, O2 Housing and 35R hotside for my first batch of ceramic coating which will be done in Satin Black. ![http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/DetectiveCoating/387774_192051757557821_100002589942849_349710_2136028547_n.jpg](http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/DetectiveCoating/387774_192051757557821_100002589942849_349710_2136028547_n.jpg) I have gotten my hands wet (literally) in hydrographics. This is a very cool and new process to the customization world. There are thousands of patterns to choose from and surprisingly this stuff is very durable! Here are 2 quick pictures of some parts in Carbon Fiber: ![http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/DetectiveCoating/407047_192055097557487_100002589942849_349718_1456016432_n.jpg](http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/DetectiveCoating/407047_192055097557487_100002589942849_349718_1456016432_n.jpg) ![http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/DetectiveCoating/390556_191327440963586_100002589942849_347040_2053129026_n.jpg](http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/DetectiveCoating/390556_191327440963586_100002589942849_347040_2053129026_n.jpg) If you have any questions about either process, feel free to ask! If you would like to follow my progress with these projects daily, add me: www.facebook.com/justinspowdercoating ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2012, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detective-coating-is-venturing-into-ceramic-coating-and-hydrographics/219556/2 "2012-01-05T20:54:48Z")
> [@Detective Coating"](#): > > If you have any questions about either process, feel free to ask! How much did it cost to get into hydrographics? I’ve been considering it for a while as side project stuff… but if there is already a vendor on here, I’m good with that too. How big a tank to you have? ---
**Author:** ![Detective\_Coating](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/detective_coating/32/5319_2.png) [@Detective\_Coating](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Detective_Coating)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2012, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detective-coating-is-venturing-into-ceramic-coating-and-hydrographics/219556/3 "2012-01-05T21:02:02Z")
Currently the tank is 36x24x15. It was $100 to “try it out” it was only a meter long sheet though. I’ve done my research with suppliers and avoid the quick do a few small things at home markup that they do and buy some quality stuff. I plan on getting a much larger tank with a heater and filter/pump in a short amount of time. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detective-coating-is-venturing-into-ceramic-coating-and-hydrographics/219556/4 "2012-01-08T16:23:47Z")
Oh damn! I need some stuff ceramic coated! I will be in touch shortly for prices! ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2012, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detective-coating-is-venturing-into-ceramic-coating-and-hydrographics/219556/5 "2012-01-09T05:25:09Z")
Great to see you expanding and growing… :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Detective\_Coating](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/detective_coating/32/5319_2.png) [@Detective\_Coating](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Detective_Coating)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detective-coating-is-venturing-into-ceramic-coating-and-hydrographics/219556/6 "2012-01-16T21:32:09Z")
Finally got around to doing the ceramic pieces: ![http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/DetectiveCoating/Ceramic-Satin%20Black/023.jpg](http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/DetectiveCoating/Ceramic-Satin%20Black/023.jpg) ![http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/DetectiveCoating/Ceramic-Satin%20Black/020.jpg](http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/DetectiveCoating/Ceramic-Satin%20Black/020.jpg) ![http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/DetectiveCoating/Ceramic-Satin%20Black/016.jpg](http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/DetectiveCoating/Ceramic-Satin%20Black/016.jpg) ![http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/DetectiveCoating/Ceramic-Satin%20Black/027.jpg](http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/DetectiveCoating/Ceramic-Satin%20Black/027.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detective-coating-is-venturing-into-ceramic-coating-and-hydrographics/219556/7 "2012-01-18T16:21:04Z")
Sweet… looking good. ---
**Author:** ![Detective\_Coating](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/detective_coating/32/5319_2.png) [@Detective\_Coating](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Detective_Coating)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detective-coating-is-venturing-into-ceramic-coating-and-hydrographics/219556/8 "2012-01-18T20:47:02Z")
Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2012, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detective-coating-is-venturing-into-ceramic-coating-and-hydrographics/219556/9 "2012-02-22T08:14:46Z")
In regards to heat, ceramic coating is better then powder coating right? ---
**Author:** ![Detective\_Coating](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/detective_coating/32/5319_2.png) [@Detective\_Coating](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Detective_Coating)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2012, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detective-coating-is-venturing-into-ceramic-coating-and-hydrographics/219556/10 "2012-02-27T18:34:20Z")
Yes it is. Ceramic can withstand 1600-2000 degrees whereas powder maxes out around 250-300 for a short period of time. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detective-coating-is-venturing-into-ceramic-coating-and-hydrographics/219556/11 "2012-03-01T10:02:16Z")
Calipers should get hotter then 250-300 on a DD right? Having them powder coated should be ok right? ---
**Author:** ![Detective\_Coating](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/detective_coating/32/5319_2.png) [@Detective\_Coating](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Detective_Coating)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detective-coating-is-venturing-into-ceramic-coating-and-hydrographics/219556/12 "2012-03-01T15:54:13Z")
Yeah your brakes won’t get much hotter than that if they even get that hot. There are a ton of track cars with powdercoated brakes that have had them down for years without issue.