teflon

[tecton]

would it be pratical to coat things on your truck with teflon to keep mud/dirt from adhereing?

chrome is so hard to keep clean

 

[Resurrection_Joe]

Sure, they just came out with teflon wheels

 

[tecton]

what about spray on? how does it do on paint or glass

 

[HarryH3]

Teflon has to be applied to metal in a very controlled process. You can't just spray it from a can and expect it to stick. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif It has to be heated to very high temps in order to bind with the underlying metal. The temp required is around 800 degrees F (thus the reason that pouring Teflon bits into an engine is a total waste of money).

Here's a link I found that talks a little bit about the process: Teflon coatings