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Been thinking about getting my RC pipe rechromed, after 28 years of use its getting a bit wore. It is still in good shape no rust holes or major dents in the pipes underneath. Anyone have a favorite chrome shop with decent prices you can recommend?
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sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike
1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong. -
Hmmm 53 looks so far and no comments lolsigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong. -
Hi,
I called a couple of local shops but they wouldn't do it because the exhaust soot messes up their vats. There is a company called Jet-Hot that can supposedly put a high-temp chrome-like coating on your exhaust but I've never used them.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliffComment
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Thanks BassCliff, looks promising and there is a location not far from me in AZ!sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.Comment
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It is true that parts to be chrome-plated must be absolutely clean. Any soot would ruin a very expensive vatful of chemicals. Jet Hot is a good solution. I expect that they have a way to clean the part to their standards. It won't look exactly like chrome, but it does look good.Comment
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Might actually be better then chrome...If I were to get them rechromed, I was going to power wash them and do the best I could to clean them out.sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.Comment
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IIRC, Baatfam had posted a picture of an exhaust system done that way that looked very good.
Perhaps contact him for the source that he used and the photo.?
EricComment
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