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Pipe Problems..

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FastKX500:
Ok I wanted to get my pro-circuit platnium pipe re-nickleplated, so i take it to get glass beated to get all the s**t off it, then after they do that they tell me that they cant nickle plate used stuff...so now im stuck with a dull pipe ready to rust if any water gets on it..any suggestions? I was going to just paint it black till i get a new one. Maybe ill take a pic and show u guys how it looks.

FastKX500:



I buffed my silencer, it was an ugly doll aluminium color.

Rick:
I use high temp paint on my pipe.  Seems to work OK, but gets scratched.  Just means I have to repaint periodically.  I also run a heavy aluminum pipe guard which reduces the scratch problem.

Can't plate used stuff????  I have had lots of "used" parts chromed over the years, so you should not have a problem getting it nickeled.  Have you tried another shop?

Rick

FastKX500:
I have an aluminum pipe guard also, and i checked 4 shops, they said something about all the carbon in the pipe...thats why they cant do it. I might just buy a new one, i can get one for around 160.00 :)

teamgreen500:
Plug both ends and THEN plate.

Manny

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