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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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Made the mistake of using a pot scrubber on boot marks. Chrome is scrubbed through on the curve. Now a hazy brass color. Any ideas short of replacing the shields? Anyone know what they cost? Approaching cost of new pipes? Currently stock. Is sending out for rechroming worth considering? Can I improve the appearance with polish? I could probably live with it as is but will consider options as suggested here. Thanks in advance. Jeff
 
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If I understand correctly, this is a heat shield from your stock exhaust? If so, I'll bet you can find a replacement easily right here on HDF. Otherwise, check with local chromers. The last time I did heat shields I think it cost me $75.00.
 
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Re-chrome, or go for different look w/ceramic coating...had my entire exhaust + shields coated for $160...
 
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I couldn't give my stock pipes away. Ended up eventually going to the scrapper with my buddy who scraps a lot of stuff at work. Find someone here, should be able to get a heat shield for stock pipes for cheap.
 
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Thanks. I forgot how many stock exhausts end up in the garbage. I'll pursue that angle.
 
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Find a local chroming company.

We pay about 35 dollars to get something like that chromed.

If you cant find one in your area send it to me and Ill have the same guy who does our universal windshield brackets chrome your shield.
 
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Find a local chroming company.

We pay about 35 dollars to get something like that chromed.

If you cant find one in your area send it to me and Ill have the same guy who does our universal windshield brackets chrome your shield.
Thank you. I will consider that.
 
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Check ebay and craigs list too. I see a lot on there at times.
 
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