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    Exhaust repair and re-chroming

    I am pondering restoring the exhaust on Miss Bugly. The original black chrome was the victim of a Scotch-brite pad and three brain cells, thus both pipes are covered with swirlies. The chromers around the Willamette Valley refuse to re-chrome, claiming they have no way to clean the carbon and gunk from inside the pipes and mufflers. I have been told that a hot caustic soda dip will clean exhaust systems completely, and that this can be done by any machine shop. Has anyone done this, or knows if re-chroming exhaust is feasible (or cost-effective.) Thanks in advance.
    1984 GS1150ES (finally arrived, more to come...)
    1989 Dodge Dakota (the perfect Oregon work truck)
    1980 Sears "Free Spirit" bicycle (original patina and everything!)
    1978 "The Executive" RV (vintage like its owner)

    How can I be in two places at once when i'm not anywhere at all?

    Can I double park in a parallel universe?
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    Look into Ceramic Coating as it will do a pretty good job and look pretty close to chrome. I found this place, Custom Powderworks, in Springfield (http://custompowderworks.com/contacts/)

    I had the pipes on my 550T done by a place here in Ohio that are still looking very nice.
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    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

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      #3
      My buddy just sent his pipes to SLC. The guy said the whole contamination thing is bogus. I'll find you the name
      1978 GS 1000 (since new)
      1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
      1978 GS 1000 (parts)
      1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
      1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
      1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
      2007 DRz 400S
      1999 ATK 490ES
      1994 DR 350SES

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        #4
        A big thanks, although I should have known there would be a place about three blocks from where I live. I will find out more tomorrow. Thanks again.
        1984 GS1150ES (finally arrived, more to come...)
        1989 Dodge Dakota (the perfect Oregon work truck)
        1980 Sears "Free Spirit" bicycle (original patina and everything!)
        1978 "The Executive" RV (vintage like its owner)

        How can I be in two places at once when i'm not anywhere at all?

        Can I double park in a parallel universe?

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          #5
          Thanks, I am exploring all options, and I thought the "contaminate my tank" excuse was just that. The clarification makes sense to me. Looking forward to the info.
          1984 GS1150ES (finally arrived, more to come...)
          1989 Dodge Dakota (the perfect Oregon work truck)
          1980 Sears "Free Spirit" bicycle (original patina and everything!)
          1978 "The Executive" RV (vintage like its owner)

          How can I be in two places at once when i'm not anywhere at all?

          Can I double park in a parallel universe?

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            #6
            Big T...I too wondred about the carbon issue. I would also like to maybe get with that guy on some pipes i have that would be way nicer redone.
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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              #7
              I don't think the "carbon issue" is bogus, it just takes extra care and someone that knows how to plug the various openings.
              Ed

              To measure is to know.

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                #8
                Saltlakechrome.com

                800-843-1956

                My 2nd hand info is that the critical issue is whether all of the chemicals from a particular dip tank will drain out, so as not to contaminate the next tank.

                He dips the pipe in a rinse tank, and, if it drains, he'll chrome it. No idea if he does black chrome

                My buddy's RD 350 pipes came out fabulous
                1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                2007 DRz 400S
                1999 ATK 490ES
                1994 DR 350SES

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