Automotive

From high-performance race engines to precision drivetrain components, ACT coatings optimize how automotive parts wear, move, and resist the elements. Trusted by shops and OEMs, our coatings are performance-approved.

Coating Services

ACT provides a variety of advanced coatings for the automotive industry, and we offer newer and much cleaner alternatives. The coatings provide a tremendous benefit to components, increasing durability as well as improving performance and efficiency.

ACT offers a variety of coating options, including Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) and Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC). The coating strengthens the automotive components, reducing the need for repair or replacement, making the product cost-effective. Our services will help to improve the materials, making them resistant to wear, friction, and corrosion.

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Coating Advantages

Automotive parts experience constant mechanical motion and thermal cycling. ACT’s advanced coatings improve wear resistance, reduce friction, and contribute to cleaner, more efficient mechanical systems.

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  • Wear and Friction Control

Smoother operation of gears, cams, and valve components with lower resistance.

  • High Temperature Resistance

Withstands intense thermal conditions in combustion and exhaust systems.

  • Corrosion Protection

Protects parts exposed to water, oil, chemicals, or road conditions.

  • Longer Service Intervals

Reduces the need for frequent maintenance or part replacement.

Recommended Coatings for Automotive

TiN
AlTiN
TiAlN
ZrN
CrN
DLC
DLC Plus
NACO
NACRO
ALTISIN
TiCN
X-LC (MOS)
Quantum(x)
NEXCEL
TiCN Red
Warrior
NACO-Blue

ACT works with both OEMs and custom builders to select coatings that meet performance, thermal, and mechanical demands.

  • DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)

Ideal for camshafts, tappets, and piston pins—reduces friction and enhances reliability.

  • CrN (Chromium Nitride)

Durable under sliding motion; used in valves, gears, and high-load components.

  • AlTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride)

Delivers high thermal stability for components exposed to combustion and heat cycling.

Who We Are

Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) is one of the largest coating providers on the West Coast. ACT provides a state-of-the-art facility, high-end equipment, and an experienced team that you can count on. We have been SoCal’s premier service provider of surface coating technologies for more than a decade.

ACT has a long history of developing hard coatings to help increase the wear resistance of cutting tools. Our goal is to offer you quality services and advanced coating solutions. ACT offers 20+ coating options, which include custom coatings that are tailored for your cutting tool needs.

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Why Choose ACT?

When you work with ACT, you get more than a coating—you get a strategic advantage.

  • PVD and DLC Coating Capabilities
  • Extensive Material and Coating Testing
  • Industry-leading research and development team
  • Customized finishes to match your performance and brand goals
  • Ph.D. Scientist on staff
  • ISO 9001 & AS9100 certified
  • Trusted by performance brands and custom shops nationwide
  • Enhanced Quality Control & Quick Turnaround

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