Protecting Your Investment
How to Further Protect Your Vapor Blasted Parts
We often get asked “how long does a vapor blasted finish last?” Our answer: It depends on the environment the part is going to be subjected to. A vapor blasted finish is incredibly durable. (We former projects of sitting inside a marginally heated, non climate controlled shop since 2008 that look like the day they were blasted!)
If you have a bike or car that is mostly for show, or will be ridden in mostly decent weather, then the finish will last for many years. If you think the parts will be subjected to harsher conditions, like humid long term outdoor storage, road salt, salty air, or muddy off-roading, you might want to consider an additional coating.
Our Coating Recommendations
ACF-50
Also recommended by Brit vapor blasting shops, it is a spray-on ultra thin anti corrosion lubricant compound developed by Lear Aircraft that offers 24 month corrosion protection, and is also used to protect aircraft structures from deteriorating.
ProtectaClear
Another product you might consider is ProtectaClear, which is more of a harder type coating. It doesn't yellow like lacquer does, can withstand a fair amount of heat, and is also recommended for automotive clear coating.
