• Calico's Coatings provide added performance and protection at a very reasonable cost. Calico also offers unequaled tech service to help you with your selection and application for all your coating needs and more.

2. Will I have to change my clearances to use coatings?

• Calico's CT-1 dry film lubricant used on engine bearings, valve springs, oil pump gears, timing and transmission gears is 0.0002" to 0.0004" thick and generally speaking does not need extra clearances. A benefit of Calico Coated bearings is the allowance for tighter clearances. Keeping in mind that bearing clearances of .002" to .003" are typical for High Performance applications.
• Calico's CT-3 dry film lubricant used on pistons is 0.0005" to 0.001' thick. With as many different piston materials on the market today, there are no typical clearances. However, CT-3 coated pistons can be installed with tighter clearances then any other uncoated pistons. Tighter piston to wall clearance will result in faster sealing and longer ring life, with less loss of power due to blow-by or for partially sealed rings

3. How long will the coatings last?

• Calico's CT-2 ceramic thermal barrier and CT-5 oil shedding, corrosion resistant coatings are virtually permanent.
• Calico's CT-1 and CT-3 dry film lubricants are "sacrificial" in nature and eventually wear out. But rather than wearing out the engine part, wearing the coating will save you time and money on expensive engine parts. It is also possible to re-coat and further extend the life of the coated parts at a fraction of the replacement cost (i.e. pistons, etc.).

4. What parts should I coat?

• Engine bearings, pistons, oil pumps, combustion chambers, exhaust ports & valves, exhaust systems, transmissions & shifter, rear ends, wheel bearing races and many others.

5. What other benefits can I expect from Calico Coatings?

• There are many "hidden" benefits to using Calico Coatings. Engine builders using CT-1 coated engine bearings save time and effort during rebuilds by not having to change and refit new engine bearings. CT-1 coated engine bearings have greatly extended service life over uncoated bearings. Engine builders have also seen reduced damage in engines from heat and lubrication-related failures.
• Coated transmission and rear end housings as well as gears and shafts reduce operating temperatures by 30 degrees or more. Coating heat shields, cowlings, air cleaner housings, and exhaust systems reduces under-hood temperatures. Coating brake pads, calipers, and caliper pistons extends pad life and reduces or eliminates boiling of the brake fluid. The list goes on and on.

6. How long does it take to have parts coated?

• Calico Coatings is a bearing warehouse as well as a performance coatings facility. Nearly all bearing orders are shipped same day. Most other coating operations can take up to 5-7 days. For faster service please call first. Calico Coatings will be glad to help!

7. How much does it cost?

• All of Calico's Coatings are economically priced. In many instances, engine builders and car owners have saved considerably more by using coatings than the initial cost of having parts coated.