I've found 2 x 375ml cans of Momentive BN Aerosol at C$110 each from a supplier in Melbourne.
What is it?
Its a heat emitting paint, an inert, non-wetting coating with the same conductivity as stainless steel.
Due to its textured surface formation when dry, BN provides an increase of surface to area.
Thus it increases cooling efficiency of metal parts, air to air, by around 10%.
Where can I use it?
I'll be applying it to my stock TMIC (top side, lower side and maybe even inside too), the stock sump and my hub knuckles.
How far will a can go?
Less is more with this product, I reckon I could easily do the parts listed and have enough left over to do a few TMIC's...
What color is it?
It dries white with a rough textured matte surface.
Hang on - Boron is a poison?
In some forms yes, but not as Boron Nitride apparently.
The hydrocarbon propellant is, as usual, poisonous, requiring a well ventilated area for application.
That's pretty expensive!
It is, 4oz cans of BN aerosol can be had for around $20 in the USA, CRC sell it there as a release agent too.
I've seen cans advertised in Japan too at more like $140 each.
If you know where to get this product or similar at a better price please let me know.
From the Momentive website:
Boron Nitride Spray
High purity, extremely fine BN crystals in a fast drying, solvent-based carrier
Supplied in 13oz. aerosol cans, shipped in 12-can cartons
Each can provides about 100 sq. ft. of coverage (!)
Produces a smooth coating with very low binder content
What the hell - is this really necessary?
No absolutely not, but its just the kind of harmless mod that I really like, enough to go to the trouble of researching it and indeed tracking some down and of course, sharing the info
Since I'll have the TMIC out soon for a few associated mods I thought I'd see what else could be achieved.
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