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Sep 29, 2012 | 11:29 AM

Ghosttrain1

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Powder Coating chrome slip ons

I just put the black V&H Dresser duals on and love how they look. My question is this, I have the chrome, what I believe to me oval slip-ons, as was wondering if I can just have them powder coated instead of buying a whole new set of slip ons?

Sep 29, 2012 | 12:07 PM

JRK5892

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100% we do them all the time... let me know if you would like any help with this

heck i two toned mine to color match the powder on my tins

here is a full set we did for form member HD Kid

Sep 29, 2012 | 11:55 PM

Jeepin79

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JRK - How much would a set of Vance and Hines basic slip ons run to powder coat in black? I am local and could bring them to you.

Sep 30, 2012 | 09:30 AM

Gearhead3

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I'm assuming (from the photos) that when you powder coat chrome it turns out smoother/shinier. Those are the nicest powder coated pieces I've ever seen. Good job!

Oct 1, 2012 | 03:51 PM

JRK5892

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the base (chrome, bare, powder) does not matter, we do a chemical strip then blast, then coat the parts... chem strip lets us use a less agressive media so that we can get the smoothest possible finish.
check our our website for some pics... www.thepowderpro.com
Jeepin sending PM now

Oct 1, 2012 | 11:36 PM

0ldhippie

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I never thought powder holds up well to exhaust heat? I would ceramic coat the pipes/ shields/mufflers.

Oct 2, 2012 | 05:21 AM

VTL nut

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Cool,
I was gonna chime in and say "there is a dude in the Dyna section of the forum from Chicago, who's name is Joe, and can powder coat most anything from what I recall" from my Dyna days......

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Oct 2, 2012 | 05:28 AM

Iceman24

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For OP - I'd recommend coating the entire exhaust to match, if you plan to go black. This way you have everything refreshed/coated at the same time & equal color(s). Coating of any type (powder or ceramic) is a nice inexpensive route to take. I ceramic coated my old FLHX exhaust for $160, but it was a local coater so shipping was the $5 gas to drive there/back. JRK is a fantastic coater so he'd be my recommendation, if you plan to ship parts off for coating. Otherwise find a local coater & get some estimates & look @ their work.