Sandblasting prices in Chicago

[MadCapsule]

Does anyone know about how much I should expect to pay to have my pipes/collector and muffler sandblasted in or around Chicago?

I'd like to have a ballpark price in order to determine if a place has prices that are way out of line.

If it's up around $300, I would probably just consider getting a new Vance & Hines 4-into-1, but that sounds like it would be a lot for what I'm guessing would be a relatively quick and easy job.

I'd really like to hold on to my Kerker exhaust system, as I don't see them around very often and I love the way mine sounds. I does need some cleaning up and there are nooks and crannies that I just can't effectively remove rust from. The chrome is pitted in a number of spots and I'd like to strip it all off and paint the whole thing black.

[Baatfam]

MC...I got my whole supertrapp exhaust system blasted and ceramic coated for $225...
That was in Naperville...

Does anyone know about how much I should expect to pay to have my pipes/collector and muffler sandblasted in or around Chicago?

I'd like to have a ballpark price in order to determine if a place has prices that are way out of line.

If it's up around $300, I would probably just consider getting a new Vance & Hines 4-into-1, but that sounds like it would be a lot for what I'm guessing would be a relatively quick and easy job.

I'd really like to hold on to my Kerker exhaust system, as I don't see them around very often and I love the way mine sounds. I does need some cleaning up and there are nooks and crannies that I just can't effectively remove rust from. The chrome is pitted in a number of spots and I'd like to strip it all off and paint the whole thing black.

[MadCapsule]

MC...I got my whole supertrapp exhaust system blasted and ceramic coated for $225...
That was in Naperville...

Ceramic coated too, eh? And that's still less expensive than a new V & H exhaust.

Good to know.

Thanks!

[Baatfam]

[MisterCinders]

MadCap:

I have a sandblaster kit for my compressor. Although blasting sand in my alley would be no good, if you want to try a round of soda blasting with it, let me know.

[kawfeedave]

I have a local guy around here who charges $60/hr for sandblasting. I don't know how long it would take, but I have to imagine it should be less than $100 for just sandblasting.

There's a joint near Detroit that does a ceramic coating that looks just like chrome, and they come highly regarded by the guys at cb1100f.net. The service includes sandblasting/prep, but I'm not sure about the final price for an exhaust system. Look them up, they're called QC Coatings.

[steve murdoch]

Two CBR rims sand-blasted for $60.00.

[MadCapsule]

That looks really nice! Where in Naperville was this done?

MadCap:

I have a sandblaster kit for my compressor. Although blasting sand in my alley would be no good, if you want to try a round of soda blasting with it, let me know.

I just might take you up on that. I'll let you know when I get my bike back.

[Baatfam]

That looks really nice! Where in Naperville was this done?

http://www.powder-coat.net/

They use to be in Yorkville, but the guy shut down that shop and is working out of this place here:

http://www.cisiron.com/

There is no sign for Performance Powder Coating...so it gets a little confusing if you just show up. And call first, as the guy who handles the car/truck/bike stuff is not always there.

[MadCapsule]

Thanks for the tip, Bob.

I might be checking this place out shortly.