GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)
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3
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or, polish on my own and "seal" it with a clearcoat (hi-heat engine) paint
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General Question: piping - get it hi-polished, chromed or powdercoated?

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Old 10-25-10, 06:20 AM
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Default General Question: piping - get it hi-polished, chromed or powdercoated?

I am looking into re-furbishing some piping for my new project and would like advise on which finish to go with. Ultimate goal: to get a finish that not only gives enginebay bling BUT hold up very well to the elements. Which finish delivers the BEST happy medium with respect to these 2 requirements?

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Old 10-25-10, 07:51 AM
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Best is to get it chromed. It's the toughest out of all of those options and will also yield the highest luster finish out of all those choices. It does not corrode over time like polished piping and it just takes a simple wipe down with a wet rag to bring back the mirror shine. Only downside is the cost, it will be the most expensive option by far.
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I say chrome too
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love bling under the hood...chrome or polish
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I personally like black or black crinkel coat.
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powder coat FTW....no chrome for me
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Originally Posted by GSJake
I personally like black or black crinkel coat.
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Yep. Never been a big fan of chrome. I like, I just don't prefer it. I had my piping done with a hi temp, black wrinkle finish .
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I'm a fan of the sleeper look, black powdercoat would look nice and stock.
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i said polished... chrome is too bling, and i prefer the natural color of the pipe over any PC color...
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