Topic: ceramic coated exhaust.

[wardenerd]

My F model pipes are solid but pitted and blue and have a couple of dents on the bottom.  I want to get them ceramic coated in that chrome like finish.  It runs about $260 but I prefer that to an aftermarket exhaust.  What do you think?

[wowbagger]

Does the $260 include getting them media blasted? I wouldn't bother coating them unless you get them blasted beforehand.

[chewbacca5000]

Seems very reasonable to me.  I go for it at 260 chrome ceramic looks great and is maintenance free from what I gather.  Who in North Carolina does this kind of work?  The only places that do it that I know of are in California.

Wish I could find a NY source I would be their best customer.

[Stev-o]

Don't expect the chrome ceramic to appear like chrome plating.

Powder man - do you do ceramic?

[nccb]

I thought there were some places around Raleigh, not sure though.

Edit: Nevermind I am thinking powder-coating

[bwaller]

I had a set of Kerker done for my racebike. It's called Titanium Grey from a company up here and it has been very tough. Not chrome like but here's a pic to see.

They bake them at high temp. to remove any carbon then apply inside & out. I come off the track & they're cool to the touch in 5 minutes. Easily cleaned, tough spots with 0000 steel wool & Varsol.

[chewbacca5000]

I had a set of Kerker done for my racebike. It's called Titanium Grey from a company up here and it has been very tough. Not chrome like but here's a pic to see.

They bake them at high temp. to remove any carbon then apply inside & out. I come off the track & they're cool to the touch in 5 minutes. Easily cleaned, tough spots with 0000 steel wool & Varsol.

That is exactly what I would want.  How much did that job run you if you don't mind me asking?

[wowbagger]

I had mine sandblasted and coated inside and out with "satin black" ceramic for about $200.

[bwaller]

Mine was a little more at $265 I believe.

[Powderman]

Don't expect the chrome ceramic to appear like chrome plating.

Powder man - do you do ceramic?

I do offer ceramic coating in most colors but do not offer the chrome finish as it requires an expensive vibratory tumbler with about $5k worth of specific media to polish it after it is cured. In the southeast I would recommend www.autocyclepc.com, speak to Jason.
The correct media blast profile is essential and is part of the prep process that any coater will includes as part of the price. Most pro powder coating shops also do ceramics.

[Lostboy Steve]

I had mine done with cerakote. They looked nice but I found that the finish chipped quite easily, so I wrapped over it.

[brooze72]

I had a set of Kerker done for my racebike. It's called Titanium Grey from a company up here and it has been very tough. Not chrome like but here's a pic to see.

They bake them at high temp. to remove any carbon then apply inside & out. I come off the track & they're cool to the touch in 5 minutes. Easily cleaned, tough spots with 0000 steel wool & Varsol.

They look good Brent.  If I may ask, was it a QC or ON company? (looking for a recommendation)

[Powderman]

I had mine done with cerakote. They looked nice but I found that the finish chipped quite easily, so I wrapped over it.

Improper prep most likely. The prep for ceramic is more critical than that for powder coating.

[Nikkisixx]

Seems very reasonable to me.  I go for it at 260 chrome ceramic looks great and is maintenance free from what I gather.  Who in North Carolina does this kind of work?  The only places that do it that I know of are in California.

Wish I could find a NY source I would be their best customer.

Jet-Hot has a location near Raleigh.  They did a pipe for my two stroke and it is sweet.  I would recomend them as they offer a good waranty and customer service.

http://www.jet-hot.com/

[bwaller]

Bruce, the place is called High Tech Coatings www.hightechcoatings.com

They're in Ruscom, down west of London if I remember correctly.

[brooze72]

Bruce, the place is called High Tech Coatings www.hightechcoatings.com

They're in Ruscom, down west of London if I remember correctly.

Thanks Brent

[MOONDOGNYC]

There is a place in New Jersey. AMAZING work.  He did my Carpy pipes in Chromex Ceramic Coating. Absolutley fantastic job. I highly recommend them. 
Speak with Pete. Say Glenn recommended him.

http://www.gsdcoatings.com/cmsms/

[sixthwisconsin]

A local industrial coating shop in my area did mine for $150.

[bollingball]

Seems very reasonable to me.  I go for it at 260 chrome ceramic looks great and is maintenance free from what I gather.  Who in North Carolina does this kind of work?  The only places that do it that I know of are in California.

Wish I could find a NY source I would be their best customer.

Jet-Hot has a location near Raleigh.  They did a pipe for my two stroke and it is sweet.  I would recomend them as they offer a good waranty and customer service.

http://www.jet-hot.com/

They don't show Raleigh on there website. Do you have a address or phone number? They show  Burlington, NC as corporate but don't mention doing the work there.
 Corporate 2611 LaVista Dr.
Burlington, NC 27215
JET-HOT Central 400 N Glade Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
Ken

[bollingball]

I thought there were some places around Raleigh, not sure though.

Edit: Nevermind I am thinking powder-coating

Seems very reasonable to me.  I go for it at 260 chrome ceramic looks great and is maintenance free from what I gather.  Who in North Carolina does this kind of work?  The only places that do it that I know of are in California.

Wish I could find a NY source I would be their best customer.

Jet-Hot has a location near Raleigh.  They did a pipe for my two stroke and it is sweet.  I would recomend them as they offer a good waranty and customer service.

http://www.jet-hot.com/

Can anyone verify the location? I want to try the (Extreme 1300 Polished) Nikkisixx is that the color you used? I have never heard any thing bad about them. I'm the kind of guy that likes to see up close before I lay out my money. I would think they would have samples on display. I can get any where on the loop in 45minutes. No it is not chrome in some ways maybe better.
Ken

[wardenerd]

Burlington NC  800-432-3379 www.jet-hot.com

[KennyRedman]

A local industrial coating shop in my area did mine for $150.

Very nice looking.  There's a guy here in Indiana that powder coated my frame and he quoted me about $14/LF to ceramic coat headers.

[mono]

derail :  where are you guys getting these awesome machined points covers?

[Nikkisixx]

I had them do it in 1300 and while it doesn't look like chrome, it is sweet.  Lifetime waranty as well. Burlington is the place.  For all you tar heels, they do have drop off.

http://www.jet-hot.com/contact-jet-hot/

Toll-free: 800.432.3379
 Direct dial: 336.447.2000
 2611 LaVista Drive | Burlington, NC 27215
 
Telephone Hours M-Th 8 AM to 8PM, F 8AM to 6 PM EST
 
Walk-in Hours M-F 8AM to 5PM

[Lostboy Steve]

A local industrial coating shop in my area did mine for $150.

Are all your tins / plastics covered in carbon vinyl? Looks pretty nice.

[sixthwisconsin]

derail :  where are you guys getting these awesome machined points covers?

Found mine on ebay

A local industrial coating shop in my area did mine for $150.

Are all your tins / plastics covered in carbon vinyl? Looks pretty nice.

No, they are hydrodipped. Tank, seat pan and side covers.