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Mar 3, 2009 | 10:21 PM

DaJesterMan

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Sidepipe refinishing...

My Hooker Sidepipes tubes are showing their age and the chrome is starting to rust through. What is the best process, short of de-chroming the sidepipes electrochemically, to remove the chrome? I would like to get another year out of them, and was thinking if I could strip the chrome off, I could prime them and paint them black with high temp paint. With a pair of Steel Shields, they might not look all that bad... Also, what kind of paint is out there that will handle this kind heat? or maybe this is a lost cause... let me know what you think...

Thanks,
Keegan

Mar 4, 2009 | 01:33 PM

rosslato

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just send them to JetHot for stripping n recoating, u'll get another 10yrs out of them. thats what i did w/mine n they came out looking like new.

Mar 4, 2009 | 02:44 PM

DaJesterMan

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yeah but i'm kind of on a tight budget, but i've heard JetHot coating is the way to go...

Mar 5, 2009 | 12:01 PM

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jet hot rocks. It's a little expensive but the finish looks great and LASTS. Good luck

Mar 5, 2009 | 12:09 PM

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I had my chrome Hookers Jet Hot Sterling finish coated years ago. If I had it to do over, I would put that money toward a new stainless set

Mar 6, 2009 | 12:19 AM

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From: destin fl

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Originally Posted by DaJesterMan

yeah but i'm kind of on a tight budget, but i've heard JetHot coating is the way to go...

I have dealt with jet hot and they do great work. Shipping and prices suck.
I was at a car swap/car meet, and met a guy that showed me the coatings his company has to offer. Nitroplate.com. Up front prices and killer shipping. High quality finishes is what I witnessed. They are getting my business.