[s-cars] To anodize or not anodize (a FMIC), that is the question!

[Richard Hoffman]

The anodizing process will leave a poor finish on the FMIC.  I've BTDT with 
extruded, cast, and fabricated aluminum parts.  The only thing that takes up 
anodization well is fresh billet.  It will be gray and mottled if you do 
anything else.

A heat-rejecting ceramic coating (not an insulating ceramic coat) would be 
the best option.  Check out the offerings from www.performancecoatings.com - 
the TDC coating would be the best option.  They are located in Auburn, WA 
and have done numerous parts for me and for friends with good results.

HTH
Richard


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Forgie" <forgied at ae.ca>
To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 2:23 PM
Subject: [s-cars] To anodize or not anodize (a FMIC), that is the question!


For those that know me, I am not a "bling" fan.  As a result, the prospect
 of a visibly shiny Tom and Marc FMIC hiding behind my front bumper grills
 is a bit disturbing to me.  I have already painted the FMIC  hanger
 bracket flat black  (header paint).  However, I don't think I want to paint 
the FMIC itself because I am thinking it would decrease the heat transfer.
  IF that is true, one option would be to have the FMIC anodized to black.
  But even then, I am wondering whether that would decrease heat transfer.

Any of you FMIC/physics guys have any thoughts on this?

Dave F.



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