I think some folks on here would be willing to send you stuff to powdercoat.
I'm more than willing to give anyone on the site a discount to help me through the end of the year. I'd like to push this new chrome system and get as proficient as I am with the powder, it was big investment.
Can you re-chrome exhaust headpipes ?
Interesting that you ask that. While I was in Fla. I think one of my cats or other animal sat on my Triumph seat and piddled on the left side muffler. Being they are EMGO's and obviously have cheap taiwanese chrome, everywhere there was a drop of piss it left a rust spot. So the only chrome left on the bike now has to be replaced, rechromed or ceramic coated. Or do they? Well just how hot do these pipes get? My powder will withstand spikes of 500° after full cure and in use. I'm not quite sure how much heat the new spray chrome process will take, so there's a chance I can spray chrome them. If this is the case then the pipes can be coated any color or chromed in any color tint also. So I ordered some temp tape strips and called my buddy Charlie Perethian, the 2012 Vetter Challenge winner, to test the exhaust temps on his Kawasaki W780, the closest I can get to a Triumph. I'm still waiting on more results, but so far we have determined after a brisk 65mph, 8 mile ride, the head pipe at the bend showed it reached 390°,but not 400°. A satisfactory result. So I will now find a test subject to coat and run an actual test of the product in real world operation. I know Harleys at the head pipe can exceed 700°, so no go on them. I can send some one a test strip to put on a CB750 to see what temps they run at.
There's another option of having the inside of the pipe ceramic coated to keep the heat down and then spray chroming them.. It would add a bit to the overall price but price and turnaround time might still be cheaper than having them replated.
