IVD... Ion Vapor Deposition results...

[rzgkane]

Last week I told everyone that I had a friend with access to free IVD coatings for metal parts. I had no idea, until recently, what IVD even was. From what I've been told it is a process wherein aluminum is applied over other metals and its primary purpose so far has been in aerospace applications.

Well, below are the results and it appear to be a very close match to the Honda paint that was applied new, but probably with much better longevity. You can't tell from the pics but the finish is a very slippery one, almost like teflon in a no stick pan. I did both crankcase covers, the carb clamshells, the valve cover caps, the starter sprocket and tail covers all in IVD and I'm happy with the results.


IMG_0706 by rzgkane, on Flickr


IMG_0705 by rzgkane, on Flickr


IMG_0704 by rzgkane, on Flickr

For what it's worth.

[Michael Stoic]

That looks very nice!

How much did it cost to treat that set?

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Michael Stoic

[rzgkane]

That looks very nice!

How much did it cost to treat that set?

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Michael Stoic

It was free to me. I'll inquire about what it would have cost and get back to the group.

[sibes67]

So how did it hold up during the year for you? And, anything further on its cost? I agree it sure does look great.

[rzgkane]

So how did it hold up during the year for you? And, anything further on its cost? I agree it sure does look great.

Looks like the day it was applied. Perfect. Like I said, it's almost like a Teflon coating. Real slippery. Louid Mouse inquired on the cost and concluded he'd stick with what he usually uses, although he did not post the results of his inquiry.

[G-Man]

These guys are just up the road from me, and Rolls Royce is headquartered in Derby. I'll give them a call when I have a moment.

http://www.acornst.com/ivd-aluminium-vacuum-coating

I'm interested to know what the surface has to look like before the coating is applied. The casings in the photos do look wonderful but I am sceptical that some of mine would look like that without serious work.

Also - being pure Aluminum isn't that coating going to be softer that what's underneath it?

Just wondering.....

G

[MRiesAP]

IVD is kind of a pain in the butt. I work in aviation. it is meant to be a "sacrificial coating" as described. The coating is designed to wear or corrode before the parent material. It will probably last a long time in this application because it is not under a demanding load. just don't nick or scratch it. if water gets under it at the microscopic level the parent material can corrode before the IVD and you wont know till the IVD shell just collapses like a copper jacketed penny after you dissolve the zine core. I would recommend different course directions. Plus like everything designed for aviation it is stupid expensive.