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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 12:38 PM
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Hi Guys,

I just need some help, I have these little blemish type spots all over mt heat shields and mufflers and I'm trying to get rid of them, any suggestions as they are driving me nuts! Iv tried cleaning them with various cleaners and tar and spot remover but no joy!
 
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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 05:51 PM
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Looks like chips or pores to me not stains. Which would require a refinishing. If it is.
 
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Originally Posted by Pur3vil
Looks like chips or pores to me not stains. Which would require a refinishing. If it is.
Agreed, probably from the heat.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2018 | 06:16 AM
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Looks like you guys are probably right!😪 what's envolved in fixing it? Clean/sand/respray?
 
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They're satin finish chrome, you may be able to blast and powder coat them.
 
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Powder, or ceramic coating should do the trick and will look awesome when re-finished.
 
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They're satin finish chrome, you may be able to blast and powder coat them.
They are coated with heat paint.

(satin finish chrome????)
 
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