Patent ID: 8147922

Claim:
A method for applying a thermal coating system, comprising: a. applying a first charge to a bond coat mixture, wherein the bond coat mixture comprises an alumina powder and a silica binder; b. adjusting the electrical conductivity of the bond coat mixture using at least one additive selected from either a first group or a second group, wherein i. the first group consists of toluene, xylene, cellosolve acetate, EE acetate, and mineral spirits; and ii. the second group consists of methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, lacquer thinner, and acetone; c. applying a second charge to a substrate, wherein the second charge has an opposite polarity of the first charge; d. spraying the bond coat mixture onto the substrate; and e. applying a top coat mixture onto the bond coat mixture, wherein the top coat mixture comprises at least one of zinc titanate or cerium oxide.