What I learned Ceramic Coating my Toyota 22RE Keith Black pistons using Cerakote V-139 Titanium Red

This video recounts my first attempt at ceramic coating engine pistons using Cerakote's ceramic thin film spray products & procedures. Below are some links to products mentioned in the video. If you have any questions on anything, please feel free to leave a comment. Thanks for watching!

White Paper regarding Performance of Thin-Ceramic-Coated Combustion Chamber on 2-Stoke Engines: https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/10...

Products mentioned in this video: (these are not affiliate links, just for your convenience)
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Cerakote V-139 Titanium Red Piston Coat: https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakot...
Cerakote C-186 (Air Cure) Piston coat: https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakot...

Neiko HVLP Paint gun used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GQ3WY2
Paper filters used for Cerakote: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DFTFDC4
Neiko In-line Water / Oil Separator for Air line: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GQ3SUA

Sandblaster Gun I used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LVQ348V
Aluminum Oxide 100 grit blasting media for surface prep: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3X17ZFX

Etekcity Laser Temp Gun I use (up to 1382F): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

Silicone Green Resin Tape: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093KBYJNJ
Plastic Razor blades: https://www.amazon.com/FOSHIO-Plastic...
Acetone for cleaning (shown in video): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004KJ7AGE
Acetone for cleaning (large size): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PHVTSPX
Blue Shop Towels: https://www.costco.com/scott-shop-tow...

Silicone Insulation used for protecting Intake & Exhaust valves during curing:
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Extra Thick Spark Resistant Tube Sleeving: https://www.mcmaster.com/6172T12/
Small High Temp Silicone Caps: https://www.mcmaster.com/92805K15/
Large High Temp Silicone Caps: https://www.mcmaster.com/92805K24/

Toyota 22RE engine parts shown:
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Keith Black Pistons (Size + .020" over): https://www.summitracing.com/parts/UE...
LCE Adjustable Dual Row Camshaft Gear: https://www.lceperformance.com/Produc...
LCE Pro Cylinder Head with Street / EFI Pro Camshaft: https://www.lceperformance.com/Produc...