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37996, which material holds less heat?
Posted by ajna_star, Nov-24-02 05:57 AM
which one holds less heat,aluminum or steel? does stock piping plastic hold less than both of these?
also found powder coated...whats this do?
tia
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37997, RE: which material holds less heat?
Posted by GhEttOrAiD, Nov-24-02 06:20 AM
Well..
in order of heat retention, least to greatest::
aluminum
steel
plastic
plastic being the worst, aluminum, the best.
<edit> powder coating reflects heat
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37998, RE: which material holds less heat?
Posted by juggalo, Nov-24-02 06:59 AM
i think your thinking of ceramic coating reflects heat, powder coating is basically just a colored coating.
HOW POWDERCOATING WORKS:
Electrostatically charged powder will adhere to a grounded metal part. The part is then heated to 350° - 400°F and the powder melts and "flows out" forming a durable finish upon cooling.
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37999, RE: which material holds less heat?
Posted by ajna_star, Nov-24-02 08:21 AM
the ebay ad says it reduces heat.
arent AEM's powder coated to reduce heat?
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38000, RE: which material holds less heat?
Posted by juggalo, Nov-24-02 01:04 PM
yes they powder coat them, no its not for heat. mine would get so hot i couldn't even touch it, i sprayed it with clear coat with ceramic in it. it helped keep it cooler but it still got hot.
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38001, RE: which material holds less heat?
Posted by MotoFool, Nov-24-02 04:45 PM
powerder coating is abasically charging the "powder" or paint to the object to get a clean easy finish that is fairly durable for mass production... i sued to work ina powder coating shop, yes it is heated to 350-400* no it does not reflect heat at all
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