Polished Aluminum Ceramic Coating
Ruk Polished ceramic coating or (also called header coating, jet coat, or hot coat) is our brightest looking finish and great for any steel or aluminum component that you want to have a shine or show quality look. It is similar in appearance to polished aluminum. This coating can withstand temperatures up to 1300°F and it won’t turn blue or gold like chrome or stainless finishes. Ruk Polished ceramic will dull if the coating gets overheated and this can start to happen around 1100°F. This coating prevents thermal fatigue, rust, corrosion, oxidation, and heat buildup which ruin and weaken components. By preventing these damaging elements you increase the life of your components. This coating can also increase performance on components that are coated with Ruk Polished ceramic coating..
This coating lowers under hood temperatures helping prevent that all too common heat soak of parts by keeping the heat inside the exhaust pipe. This coating does require maintenance to keep the polished finish looking nice. It can be cleaned easily with soap and water. You can also use any non-abrasive aluminum polish to bring out the shine if it ever gets dirty or dull looking. This maintenance should happen every few months to ensure that the coating lasts and functions properly.
This coating works great on naturally aspirated engines and any parts that need to have a high quality finish that doesn’t see high heat. It is NOT recommended for high performance applications. This coating can be applied to both new and used components. If you can’t easily access this part for maintenance please consider another coating option.
Ruk Polished Quick Facts:
Withstands temperatures up to 1300°F -
Can discolor at temperatures as low as 1100°F -
Doesn’t blue or gold like chrome or stainless steel -
Great shine and show quality look -
Requires maintenance -
Protects against thermal fatigue, rust, corrosion, and oxidation which ruin and weaken parts -
Great for naturally aspirated engines or components seeing low heat or no heat -
Not recommended on fuel injected vehicles or high performance applications -
Increases component life several times over -
Increases performance -
Durable finish that lasts -
Can be applied to new and used components -
Doesn’t fill in any surface imperfections, grind marks, scratches, weld splatter, etc.
Ruk Polished Recommended Applications:
Naturally Aspirated 4, 6, and 8 cylinder Exhaust Systems
Fuel Injected 4, 6, and 8 cylinder Exhaust Systems
Hot Rod Headers and Exhaust Systems
Show Vehicle Headers and Exhaust Systems
Low boost Turbo applications Exhaust Systems
Alcohol fueled vehicle Exhaust Systems
Snowmobile Exhaust Systems
Motorcycle Exhaust Systems
Intake manifolds
Intake tubing
Charge tubing
Intercooler piping
Brackets
Any steel or aluminum substrate
Please consult us to determine what coating is best for your application.
**Note: At temperatures above 1300°F the coating is still functional, but will begin to discolor and fail. Discoloration can happen at temperatures as low as 1100°F. It is recommended that your motor be broken in and tuned with the headers prior to coating, or with a different set of headers. Creating a lean or extremely rich condition with the newly coated headers can produce high EGT’s and accelerate the dulling of the coating. Please make sure it is broken in and/or tuned prior to installation. If this is not possible place a fan to direct airflow over the headers in an attempt to keep them from overheating. Upon first start up after installation of coated components, an out-gassing of the coating will occur, leading to an odd smell. This is normal and will only last a short period of time.
