Re: Heat Dissipation

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2009/4/28 12:40:22

So, it is the material not the finish that determines a component's ability to transfer heat

Yes, within reason and as long as we ignore differences so small they are insignificant; it's the material, its configuration, it's environment, etc. But this reminds me of a bit of advice I once got from an oracle of prewar Packards when inquiring about the double-pinstriping on my 34 Eight, and it applies as well to (1) painting things like brake drums and radiators, and (2) thinking about that last slice of pizza:

"Think Thin".