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Chicago Metallic - FAQ
● using a cornmeal coating on buns will cause non-stick coating
abrasion and greatly reduce it’s life-span.
Q. Are pans with Bakalon Non-Stick coated all over?
A. No. Only the top baking surface is coated. The bottoms are left
uncoated.
Q. What happens if scratches occur on pans or pan rims coated with
Bakalon Non-Stick?
A. Usually nothing. Bakalon Non-stick is a four coat system that can
handle a chip or two and still release properly.
Q. Will the pans need to be washed?
A. No. The pans are ready for baking when they arrive at the bakery.
But all byproduct must be blown off or carefully removed from the
baking surface. Be careful when using a brushing system. Some
brushes are very abrasive to coatings. See also our care and use tips.
Q. Will the pans need to be straightened?
A. Yes. Periodic pan straightening is recommended to increase the
life of the pans. Pans that stack poorly cause nesting interference
which could harm the coatings. See also our care and use tips.
Q. Can Bakalon Non-Stick be recoated?
A. Yes. Recoating takes two to three weeks plus shipping. Recoating
may require a second or spare set of pans. You can check out www.
bakewarecoating.com or www.dupont.com/teflon/bakeware/.
Q. What is the price comparison of Sure Bake and Glaze Vs. Bakalon
Non-Stick?
A. Bakalon Non-Stick is more expensive but it can last up to 10 times
longer than silicone glaze. For a general price comparison click on
http://www.dupont.com/teflon/bakeware/calculat.html
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