Bit of showing off... Renewed Finishes Porn

[ohthejosh]

Those diff covers!! Sooo beautiful!

[deeeGLI]

E30 MEMORIAL:
People say that the powder on the diff covers is a big deal because of heat dissipation...but I do not believe it is that significant. Would I run a fully coated cover on something that was a race application? NO
Have I conducted significant testing, scientific theory, you tube videos or Tweets supporting my opinion? NO
:D All I have is 15yrs as a Master Tech for multiple manufacturers prior to my coating business and the use of those experiences and common sense to give an opinion...LMAO
Sorry...It's late. couple pics and I'm gone...

CAtuned(Igor)..Thank you again for posting pics while I am gone....

Some non BMW, Non BBS content.:ohsnap:
Supermoto bike parts in Candy Purple over Silver...Pretty sick color thought I'd share it.

[F34R]

Love the snow shots!

[White325is]

Rear shock tower bars that I had done by Dave for you fellas..
Nothing but the best. :)

[deeeGLI]

Some E36 M3 Calipers.. Porsche Orange with Silver M logo. Rebuilt: new seals and boots clean hardware.

[Court M3]

Dang as soon as I get these wheelsl apart lips are headed your way

[deeeGLI]

M30 Cover wrinkle black, brushed polish and clear.


Audi S4 covers and Plenum

[F34R]

It was awesome seeing you and the lovely Wife again! So excited for you to work your magic on my parts. Sean's wheels are going to be unreal. Pleasure as always.

[deeeGLI]

It was awesome seeing you and the lovely Wife again! So excited for you to work your magic on my parts. Sean's wheels are going to be unreal. Pleasure as always.

Good seeing you too Brandon...and meeting Sean...

[TehPilot]

love those wrinkle looking b5 s4 covers!

[MattAvino]

I want to do my wheels in some sort of nuetral wrinkle coat (maybe black)

[e30vert]

"E30 MEMORIAL:
People say that the powder on the diff covers is a big deal because of heat dissipation...but I do not believe it is that significant. Would I run a fully coated cover on something that was a race application? NO
Have I conducted significant testing, scientific theory, you tube videos or Tweets supporting my opinion? NO
:D All I have is 15yrs as a Master Tech for multiple manufacturers prior to my coating business and the use of those experiences and common sense to give an opinion...LMAO "


A way to determine if the heat of the diff cover would be a factor in the powdered finish would be to run one on a differential and drive it hard. Then immediately use an IR thermometer pointed at various spots on the diff cover. Record the temperatures. If all of the areas of heat are less than 400 degrees Farenheight then you should be good. Parts are baked at 400 degrees and so we know that the powder can withstand that level of heat.

Repeated heating and cooling is what will "possibly" degrade the finish.

Additionally, the diff covers are directly in line for potential damage from rocks and road debris that will hit them at speed. This should make the consideration of the coating not standing up a secondary concern to lots of rock damage.


These diff covers will obviously be used by those that want the extra bling of a flashy finned diff cover so that they can stand out at the local parking lot meet. Not something that the function over form race crowd would likely throw any funds toward.

[LJ851]

A way to determine if the heat of the diff cover would be a factor in the powdered finish would be to run one on a differential and drive it hard. Then immediately use an IR thermometer pointed at various spots on the diff cover. Record the temperatures. If all of the areas of heat are less than 400 degrees Farenheight then you should be good. Parts are baked at 400 degrees and so we know that the powder can withstand that level of heat.

Repeated heating and cooling is what will "possibly" degrade the finish.

I don't think the concern is for the finish, it's for the life of the diff. Also, if your diff temps are 400 degrees while running it won't be running for very long!

Additionally, the diff covers are directly in line for potential damage from rocks and road debris that will hit them at speed. This should make the consideration of the coating not standing up a secondary concern to lots of rock damage.

Do you drive in reverse a lot?

[ZM Blue Devil]

Leave it to R3V to take great work and come on it with mental masturbation.

[deeeGLI]

Leave it to R3V to take great work and come on it with mental masturbation.

:D--Thank you Levent.. However I am used to this..I've been on VW Vortex for many years. R3V is nothing compared to that..LMAO

e30vert:

Thanks for your input... and you are correct. If this truly was a concern to anyone, well then they could attach a temp sensor to the diff or cover and compare to a non coated cover. It is highly doubtful that any "In The Blood Racers" will be coating all their diff covers for "BLING" unless some new thread comes up in the forums that powder coating your diff cover can increase or decrease downforce..thus making for better lap times...LOL

You are also correct that "most" coatings are cured at around 400*F, but the actual temp that can be reached on most "properly cured" powders is around 600-650*F. There is also high temp powders that can withstand up to about 1200*F.

Repeated heating and cooling below these temps will not degrade the finish if it's done right....

The main concern would be for the internals of the diff itself and again IMO...on a daily driven non race car...no issue. Most owners would probably be more worried about smashing the diff on a man hole cover or speed bump....lol
Remember in the end... "STANCE WILL MAKE HER DANCE" BAHAHAHA...