White ceramic coater in NY City or San Fran bay area

[danc30]

I agree with Swain Tech. I had it done to mine and love it. Underhood temps are much lower too. This is what I will use on all future projects also. Much better heat control than with "paint based" ceramic that others use.

[767Jockey]

How durable is the Swain coating? I called them on the phone today, and the guy acted like I was disturbing him and blew me off. I asked if it was a bright white or an off white, and the guy was almost insulted by the question, "If you're only worried about the color, this is the wrong product for you." I was surprised to say the least. Color isn't my only concern, but I never got to ask the other questions I had. He made it clear he wasn't interested in any more questions even though I only asked one! Anyway, if this Swain Tech is the best coating out there I'll use it anyway - how durable is it? Have any of you actually lived with it for a while? How is it to clean, does it chip easily with rocks, tools, etc..? Any info is appreciated. Thanks also for the info on Sanderson - I'll give them a shout as well.

[Burnd]

Originally Posted by 767Jockey

How durable is the Swain coating? I called them on the phone today, and the guy acted like I was disturbing him and blew me off. I asked if it was a bright white or an off white, and the guy was almost insulted by the question, "If you're only worried about the color, this is the wrong product for you." I was surprised to say the least. Color isn't my only concern, but I never got to ask the other questions I had. He made it clear he wasn't interested in any more questions even though I only asked one! Anyway, if this Swain Tech is the best coating out there I'll use it anyway - how durable is it? Have any of you actually lived with it for a while? How is it to clean, does it chip easily with rocks, tools, etc..? Any info is appreciated. Thanks also for the info on Sanderson - I'll give them a shout as well.

Did you ask for Dan Swain? I will place a call to them for you. I don't want to hear that crap when I refer someone to a vender even if they do good work. PM me with your name and phone number and if he doesn't call you to answer questions and apologize; kindly advise me accordingly. I hate that BS and BTW, I didn't experience anything, anywhere close to that kind of service.

From my experience in 2 years and 2600 miles including racing, it's very durable. I have 2 small chips that I touched up with 2 squirts of VHT. The Swain color is not a white/white; it's closer to an egg shell white (DON, confirm that for me). I recoated mine black. Frankly; you can also coat over with a VHT white and make it ANY blend of white you want. It's a textured ceramic so the overcoat adheres easily. Then I top coated with VHT CLEAR COAT for added protection. It took all of 45 minutes for me to do out in the driveway on a Sunny day. Not a big deal.

I am sorry to hear you had an issue. I will get it rectified.

Bernie

[Don]

Bernie, use of the term egg shell white is appropriate. For those that have not personally seen Swain's coating the color is not a pure white, such as ceiling white.

" Textured " is a good way of describing the finish. Another difference compared to other coatings , Swain does not have a polished/buffed look such as found on stainless steel or aluminum.

I did not have any challenges when dealing with the Swain personnel, either in person or when obtaining by phone the info for packing and shipping the side pipes and dealt both times with the office staff. The turn time estimate was met.

[CSX 4027]

Don't knock yourself out.
Just spray the VHT White.
Swain and other coating are OK I'm sure and there is some potential benefit that can be seen in extreme racing conditions, but on the street? Nah.
Also, the Swain white cannot be touched up because their color is not a true white like VHT so, you will be spraying them VHT white anyway.
Save the clams for something else.