Performance Coatings
Camcoat Performance Coatings apply internal and external ceramic and powder coatings for automotive, motorsport, commercial and industrial use. As the sole European agent for and a licensed applicator of Tech Line Coatings, we have been managing heat, friction and corrosion for customers since 1994.
What we do
Thin film coatings that manage heat, friction and corrosion
A performance coating is a thin, bonded layer applied to a component to change how it behaves in service, rather than simply how it looks. Applied correctly it keeps heat where you want it, protects the metal underneath, and helps parts last longer.
We apply a range of internal and external ceramics and powder coatings for industrial, commercial and automotive applications. Our ceramic products are supplied by the specialist coatings manufacturer Tech Line Coatings, and are designed to improve the life of parts, increase running efficiencies and manage heat, which benefits both performance and the environment.
Whether you are running a road car, building a race engine, restoring a classic or finishing an industrial component, we specify the coating around the job rather than selling a single product.
At a glance
- Sole European agent for and licensed applicator of Tech Line Coatings
- Internal and external exhaust coating
- Engine internals, pistons and dry film lubricants
- Powder coating and ceramic anodising in house
- Depots in Warrington and Poynton
Flagship finishes
Two coating levels, specified around what you need
Most exhaust work comes down to a choice between maximum thermal management and maximum durability. These are our two flagship specifications.
Maximum heat insulation
By employing three of our ceramic heat barriers, we implement an internal layer, an external base ceramic layer, and Black Satin topcoats. This combination represents our most effective product lineup for heat insulation.
- Internal ceramic layer, external base ceramic and Black Satin topcoat
- Cast iron manifolds take a double internal coat to slow heat absorption into the substrate
- Our strongest specification where thermal management is the priority
Maximum longevity
An internal ceramic heat barrier finished externally with a burnished and polished MCX (CermaKrome) silver finish. A strong contender for minimising radiated heat, and our hardest wearing coating.
- MCX is a cermet, a ceramic metallic material, making it exceptionally durable
- Salt spray testing (ASTM B117) was stopped after 6,500 hours with no failure
- Our highest standard for durability, frequently used in demanding marine conditions
Read more about the polished metallic finish on our CermaKrome page, or see how both specifications are applied to exhaust systems on our exhaust ceramic coating page.
Colours and finishes
From OEM style satins to a polished chrome-like shine
Alongside the flagship specifications we offer a range of coloured ceramic finishes. These coatings provide excellent temperature resistance and effective insulation properties, and are matt or satin in finish.
They deliver OEM-like aesthetics and can mimic new base substrates for sympathetic restoration projects. These polymer ceramics can be applied directly to metal surfaces, or over a base ceramic where thermal management is also needed. Red, orange and blue coatings are offered for low temperature applications.
Have another colour requirement? Get in touch and we will tell you what is possible.
What the coatings do
Coatings chosen for how the part has to perform
We set the standard, and with over three decades of experience we have coatings to fit your needs. Using these products lets us provide services such as:
- Provide an effective thermal barrier
- Enable parts to actively run cooler
- Reduce friction, galling and scuffing
- Improve part life
- Protect against corrosion
- Provide coatings suitable for many substrates
Our services
Where we apply performance coatings
Every service below is applied from our own depots, and parts can be sent in from anywhere in the UK.
Exhaust ceramic coating
Internal and external ceramic coating of manifolds, headers, downpipes, turbo housings and complete systems, to keep heat in the pipe and out of the engine bay.
Exhaust ceramic coating →Motorsport coating
Coatings for race and competition use, from exhaust systems through to pistons, engine internals and dry film lubricants.
Motorsport coating →CermaKrome
A water based metallic ceramic, burnished and polished to an almost chrome-like finish, with high temperature and corrosion resistance.
CermaKrome →DiamonDyze
A ceramic anodising process for aluminium components, giving a hard wearing coloured finish that can be used alongside our ceramic coatings.
DiamonDyze →Powder coating
Durable powder coating for wheels, chassis components, brackets and general fabrication, applied electrostatically and heat cured.
Powder coating →Technical data
Safety and product data sheets for the full range of coatings we apply, from thermal barriers through to dry film lubricants.
Technical information →How it works
Sending your parts in
You can drop parts in at either depot, or send them by courier from anywhere in the UK.
Talk it through
Tell us the part, the substrate and how it is used. We will recommend a specification and give you a price.
Send them in
Drop off at Warrington or Poynton, or send by courier. Please read our pre-checks and coating care guidance first.
Strip, prep and coat
Components are stripped and prepared, then coated and cured to the agreed specification.
Back to you
Typical lead time is ten days from receipt, depending on the coating specification and product selected.
Find us
Two depots, covering the North West and the whole UK
Questions
Performance coatings FAQ
What is the best level of coating for my exhaust?
Can you apply a ceramic coating inside an exhaust?
Are the coatings engine safe?
How long does it take to process?
I have left it until the last minute. Can I get my components processed quicker?
Does the MCX coating discolour once it is hot?
Can I wrap my coated exhaust?
Tell us about your parts
Call for a quote, or send your components in from anywhere in the UK. We will recommend the right specification for the job.
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