Performance Engine Coatings
Performance and Industrial Coatings
TX-7 Engine Treatment
Every Part That Sees Heat or Friction
Heat. Friction. Part Life.
Heat Management
Friction Reduction
Longer Part Life
Industrial Coatings
Proven Where It Counts
Frequently Asked Questions
What do PolyDyn engine coatings actually do?
PolyDyn polymer coatings do three jobs on an engine part. They protect the part from heat saturation, they reduce friction between moving surfaces, and in most cases they strengthen the component and make it more efficient. Which coating we specify depends on the part and the job it has to do.
Which engine parts can you coat?
Pistons, bearings, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, oil pans and windage trays, crankshafts, transmissions, automotive pumps, valve train components, headers and exhaust, and carburetors. If a part sees heat or friction, there is usually a coating for it. Tell us what you are building and we will tell you what we would specify.
How much thickness does a coating add?
PolyDyn coatings are built for tight clearances. Overbuild runs from .0002 inch to .0007 inch depending on the coating. Full specifications are on our Technical Data page.
Do you coat industrial parts as well as race engines?
Yes. Alongside the motorsports work we coat gas turbines, oilfield components and industrial engines. Same coatings, same chemistry, applied to parts that have to survive a duty cycle instead of a race weekend.
What is TX-7 and how is it different from a coating?
Coatings are applied to a bare part in our Houston shop before assembly. TX-7 is a friction reducing treatment you pour in yourself, formulated to work with your motor oil, transmission fluid, differential gear oil or power steering fluid. Both reduce friction. One is a service, one is a product you can buy. See the TX-7 section for the full line.
How long has PolyDyn been doing this?
Since 1979. Polymer Dynamics, Inc has been coating engine and industrial components out of Houston, Texas for more than four decades, including the IROC race series. That history is worth reading: The IROC Years.
How do I get a quote on coating my parts?
Call 888-765-9396 or use our contact form. Tell us the parts, the application and what you are trying to achieve, whether that is heat management, friction reduction or part life. We will come back with a recommendation and a price.