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I hate the blue on my stock pipes. I was considering getting my pipes coated with black ceramic. Has anyone done this already and if so what issues do i need to look out for. Also any ideas on cost and top notch places to get it done would be appreciated. Thanks
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Oooh, goody I get to show off again!  I have to admit that the original owner TBANGA did this prior to me buying the bike so I don't know the cost. I do know that VHT makes a good ceramic paint (about $10 a can) and if you have access to a big oven (or a very understanding wife) you can do it yourself. The three heat/cool cycles to cure the ceramic is just too long for an air cooled engine to do it on the bike.
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Love seeing the bike of yours. One of my favorites! Didn't know VHT makes ceramic paint. Gives me some ideas.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Jet-Hot gave me a quote of $115 satin black ceramic coating on a pair of D&D mufflers, not including the reverse cone endcaps or the heat shield. Price didn't include shipping. Haven't gotten around to sending them in yet. I might try VHT first.
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That is one sweeeet looking bike. Love the leather on it.
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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Everytime I see a picture of that bike, I want to ceramic coat my SS's. Perhaps next winter.
Didn't buy into the hype, you can keep the change.
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Check Pants
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Eh....that bike is ok at best. Just kidding...I still love seeing your bike. Nice to see a different angle finally  Quote:
Oooh, goody I get to show off again!
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Nothing looks better then polished pipes or even painted pipes. That dis-colouration does suck but even with the air injectin removed it is only prosponed, but it is a visual trophy of the number of miles/km's riden.
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I actually don't mind the blueing, as long as it's confined to the headers, preferably close to the engine.
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I wiuld agree but prefer to have her look like new and then tell people she has got a ton of miles on her. It's like people thinking your wife is your daughter. Jealousy drives the others crazy. 
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looks like Wolf Blasting can coat your pipes too. From the vendor section... http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/forums/...0&fpart=all
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Got my headers, and cans ceramic coated @ jethot for about 350 w/the shipping. They look incredible, and have gotten a lot of positive comments. You'll want to choose the semi-gloss black from them if you want it to match the frame. Bikes in the shop, so I'll post pics when I get it back.
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Where is this place @. Do you have an address. Can't wait to see the picks
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Can't wait for the pics. Do you have @ # and address
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http://www.jet-hot.com/ All the info you need is there. You can call and they'll give you an estimate over the phone. Good Luck!
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Can anybody recommend a place near the Washing DC/Baltimore area that can do the ceramic coating on a set of pipes?
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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http://www.jet-hot.com/ All the info you need is there. You can call and they'll give you an estimate over the phone. Good Luck!
And they'll send you a HUGE packet of information and a video! 
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