very nice.
Hooker sidepipes install or not
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Hooker sidepipes install or not
Decided to leave it up to my CF comrades whether I install the sidepipes or not, did a photochop of my car with the black ones I now have and the chrome ones, I would like to hear opinions 
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On a 6-73 I'd go with the ceramic coating or something else shiny. But on your car, I think the black matches better. I think something bright and shiny might detract from the overall appearance of your car. Right now, you've got that mean, all business look, not the showy classic look.
Go black! If you dont wan't to repaint them all the time, I think Jet Hot can ceramic coat in black, too...
Go black! If you dont wan't to repaint them all the time, I think Jet Hot can ceramic coat in black, too...
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From: Guston KY
Originally Posted by HDIronman
Leave them black. Personally, the less chrome the better. 
I thought it looked different, but pretty good.
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Originally Posted by MotorHead
You must have your resolution set high, how ablut this can you see them now 
Yeah, much better.
I like the sterling finish with your combo.
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I'm kinda leaning towards chrome right now, I am not sure how ceramic coating will hold up if you go through puddles etc. and the chrome would be easier to clean, gotta check the prices at the local platers,
Anyone have any idea how nmuch to chrome these pipes and what type of chrome I should use ?
Could I get away with bumper chrome ?
Anyone have any idea how nmuch to chrome these pipes and what type of chrome I should use ?
Could I get away with bumper chrome ?
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FWIW...Mark's69bb has sterling headers and chrome side tubes. The only shop I know does only "show quality" and it ain't cheap. Might be better buying the one's already chrome from Sumitt.
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I love chrome on bumper sharks but Chevrolet went to a lot of trouble to dechrome a lot of the car (except wheels thank god) and the black pipes make it look lower to the ground. Chrome is more of a hassle when it gets a little messed up during normal use. Black can be touched up easy.
Bumper Chrome in a can is a JOKE! Fugeddabowdit!
-Mark.
Bumper Chrome in a can is a JOKE! Fugeddabowdit!
-Mark.
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From: westland mi
Originally Posted by MotorHead
I'm kinda leaning towards chrome right now, I am not sure how ceramic coating will hold up if you go through puddles etc. and the chrome would be easier to clean, gotta check the prices at the local platers,
Anyone have any idea how nmuch to chrome these pipes and what type of chrome I should use ?
Could I get away with bumper chrome ?
Anyone have any idea how nmuch to chrome these pipes and what type of chrome I should use ?
Could I get away with bumper chrome ?
after 3 or 4 yrs they started rusting so off they went to jet-hot for coating. best move i ever made, that and dewitts rad. just took em apart for jcl baffles and they looked like new inside there. as for cleaning, no problem, i just hit em w/some metal or chrome polish, they shine rite up. also that sterling finish jet-hot has now really shines bright. u can call jet-hot and they'll send u a tape of their procedure on coatings and colors. cya
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wayne....the chrome will surface rust at the collector...when i have mine redone i am going to go with a gloss black finish.... if you want to see the rust i am talking about, come have a look at mine...
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Coat them black is not an option in your poll
I like black but I live in Fla. and mine are starting to get surface rust after only about 5 months!!!! Next time I'll find a high temp BLACK coating Before I install them!
I like black but I live in Fla. and mine are starting to get surface rust after only about 5 months!!!! Next time I'll find a high temp BLACK coating Before I install them!
Last edited by jcswm; Jan 4, 2005 at 04:04 PM.