Ceramic Coated Turbos
Ceramic coating a turbo housing reduces the heat it radiates into the engine bay and protects it from corrosion and thermal fatigue. We apply Glacier high-performance ceramic coatings to turbo housings and turbo manifolds, in-house at our workshop in Heybridge, Essex.
Why ceramic coat a turbo?
Turbo housings run extremely hot and sit close to other components. A high-temperature ceramic coating helps in several ways:
- Less heat soak: it reduces the heat radiated from the housing into the engine bay.
- Corrosion protection: it seals the metal against rust and oxidation.
- Resistance to thermal fatigue: it helps the housing withstand repeated heating and cooling.
- A clean, durable finish: the housing keeps a consistent look rather than rusting or discolouring.
Sending us your turbo
You can send your turbo complete. There’s no need to strip it down or remove the core before sending it to us.
The right finish for a turbo
Turbos need a coating rated for extreme heat.
- Glacier Silver is formulated to withstand over 2,000°F, including thermal shock straight into water, which makes it well suited to turbo applications.
- Graphite Black performs above 1,000°C.
Plasma base coat for turbo housings
For cast iron turbo housings, we recommend an alloy plasma coating underneath the ceramic finish. The plasma coat protects against rust, corrosion and heat fatigue at temperatures up to 800°C, and it extends our guarantee to two years.
Process, guarantee and aftercare
Each housing is blast cleaned with clean, virgin media, alcohol washed, preheated, masked where required and then coated.
Cerakote ceramic coatings carry a one-year guarantee, or two years with our two-stage plasma base and Cerakote system. Full details are on our ceramic coating guarantee page.
Please allow five full days for the coating to cure before running the engine up to working temperature.
We also coat manifolds and complete exhaust systems. For a quote, call 01621 841100 or email msb@msbpcl.co.uk. You can also send your parts by courier.
Ceramic Coated Turbo FAQs
Can you ceramic coat a turbo housing?
Yes. We apply high-temperature Glacier ceramic coatings to turbo housings. On cast iron, we recommend a plasma base coat underneath.
Why ceramic coat a turbo?
It reduces the heat the turbo radiates into the engine bay and protects the housing from corrosion and thermal fatigue.
Which ceramic finish is best for a turbo?
Glacier Silver or Graphite Black, as both are rated for extreme heat.
How long is the guarantee on a coated turbo housing?
One year on Cerakote ceramic coatings, or two years when a base plasma coat is applied.