chrome downpipe
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chrome downpipe
hey whats up guys i was wondering if it would be a good idea to chrome my downpipe (its mild steel 4in diameter takes up half the engine bay so yeah this thing has gotta look good) in other words if i chrome my downpipe will it turn colors and look all crappy. What are my other options to get my downpipe a polished look ive thought of converting to stainless and polishing it but id don't have experience with this high temperature stuff
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A high temp ceramic coating will hold up much better than chrome.
The high EGT's of a turbo engine will discolor the chrome in a hurry.
Talk to a good coater to see what he can do for you.
I have heard that there are very bright silver coatings available, but they will only hold up if the inside of the pipe is coated with the high temp insulating black.
I don't have the names of the coatings, but I am sure a professional coater will know the best products to achieve the desired result.
Good luck!
The high EGT's of a turbo engine will discolor the chrome in a hurry.
Talk to a good coater to see what he can do for you.
I have heard that there are very bright silver coatings available, but they will only hold up if the inside of the pipe is coated with the high temp insulating black.
I don't have the names of the coatings, but I am sure a professional coater will know the best products to achieve the desired result.
Good luck!
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i was thinking of a ceramic coating only thing is i heard it dulls pretty quick.
also if i go with the stainless does anybody know who makes the piece that connects to a gt42 exhuast housing in stainless steel?
Also about that ceramic coating does it ussually hold up prett good on the hotside?
also if i go with the stainless does anybody know who makes the piece that connects to a gt42 exhuast housing in stainless steel?
Also about that ceramic coating does it ussually hold up prett good on the hotside?
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how about if i polished the stainless and ceramic coat the inside would that prevent it from turning brown?
if i ceramic coat my mild steel pipe which i have now will it stay looking nice and shiney for a long time?
if i ceramic coat my mild steel pipe which i have now will it stay looking nice and shiney for a long time?
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The stainless can be repolished after it is heated up and it will shine up again.
I dont believe anyone makes a high enough temp silver color that people are used to seeing on headers, it will dull and fade over time. There is a high temp black coating, but thats not what you are looking for.
I dont believe anyone makes a high enough temp silver color that people are used to seeing on headers, it will dull and fade over time. There is a high temp black coating, but thats not what you are looking for.