SyNtAxx Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 hey all, Does anybody have a rough estimate of the cost to chrome a set of FmF Fatties? I need the old finish stripped then chromed.... Thanx, Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minkia38 Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 in MI - it costs an arm and a leg - usually over $100 for a new pipe alot of people wont touch a used one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02_banshee Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 why just buy chrome pipes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnhyoung Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Here in Oregon, I was quoted $150 Per chamber, plus they would be gone for 3-4 weeks since they were used pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadedDreams Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 If its really gonna cost you that much,you should find a place that will ceramic coat them.I had mine done by Jet-Hot coatings and they are just as good as chrome.Probably even holds up better than chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frocashmoney24 Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 yup, alot of people dont like messing wiht used stuff, but it is quite pricy, its cheaper over on the west coast, but it still aint gonna be cheap, i'd look into gettin it powder coated, lasts a long time, and looks great, and its a hell of alot cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYUK Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 it would be cheaper and faster to buy a new set of fatties.the dirt and oil in the pipe contaminates the nikel bath,platers usually steer clear of used oily pipes,some will do them.expect to pay from 100 to 150 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 it would be cheaper and faster to buy a new set of fatties.the dirt and oil in the pipe contaminates the nikel bath,platers usually steer clear of used oily pipes,some will do them.expect to pay from 100 to 150 each. The place I use for my chrome plating will do pipes, and like NYUK said....yeah they are expensive once they've been run. Its almost worth it to just get new pipes either already chromed, or go get them chromed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinx44 Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 i'd look into gettin it powder coated, lasts a long time, and looks great, and its a hell of alot cheaper Powdercoat will blow off with an airhose at 400 degrees. The surface temp of your pipes will easily top 400 degrees. Powdercoating would not be a good option. As fadeddreams said, ceramic coat is awesome. Very durable plus it keeps the pipe cooler because it transfers heat quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb67rs1 Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 i'd look into gettin it powder coated, lasts a long time, and looks great, and its a hell of alot cheaper Powdercoat will blow off with an airhose at 400 degrees. The surface temp of your pipes will easily top 400 degrees. Powdercoating would not be a good option. As fadeddreams said, ceramic coat is awesome. Very durable plus it keeps the pipe cooler because it transfers heat quicker. you need high temp powder, i did mine, they are drag pipes, but they still are holding up. ask NYUK how his are doing. i did his also, i havent heard from him though how they are holding up. hopefully good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYUK Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 high temp p c holds up fine,i ran matte black last year and i m running high temp silver this year.no problems whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee76179 Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 I just bought new ones instead of trying to get them redone... 240$ on ebay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledofthezep Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 If its really gonna cost you that much,you should find a place that will ceramic coat them.I had mine done by Jet-Hot coatings and they are just as good as chrome.Probably even holds up better than chrome. That's what I'd do. They'll stay cooler that way too. I plan on getting my PC's ceramic coated after they start looking chitty. My g/f's dad has a set of T-5's he bought off someone on here(can't remember who ) but they look great and don't get near as hot as mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinx44 Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Do you bake the high temp powder at the same temp as the regular powder? Just curious how it can hold up to high temps if you melt it to the steel at lower temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb67rs1 Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Do you bake the high temp powder at the same temp as the regular powder? Just curious how it can hold up to high temps if you melt it to the steel at lower temps. yes you bake it at 400 degrees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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