The present invention provides methods and systems for applying a coating to a non-ferrous or ferrous material that includes providing a material, a heat source, an immersion tank, and a drying environment. The material is placed within the heat source and heated to a temperature between the range of between about 204.44° C. to about 537.78° C. (400° F. to about 1000° F.). The material is immersed within an immersion containing a ratio of molybdenum disulfide solution to water of between about 2:1 to about 4:1 at a temperature between about 26.67° C. to about 48.89° C. (about 80° F. to 120° F.), and the material is dried at a temperature between about 51.67° C. to about 98.89° C. (125° F. and 210° F.).