Powder Coating question

[Kornnut]

How hard would it be to coat a stainless steel catback?

[dksix]

It shouldn't be any problem. I get SS mandrel bends that I've built downpipe and intercooler piping with and coat it all the time. Here's some pics of the stuff I did on Brad's POS that I inherited. The intercooler piping is 2.5" mandrel bends that I cut, fitted and welded ( the first time I had ever welded, BTW ) then powder coated and I don't remember what I used for the downpipe, 2.5" or 3". After I spent a day making the flange for the WG housing and making the DP and a block of plate he decided to use an external WG and the DP was never coated. If it's new, it should be very easy. Blast the surface to get a good surface on the SS, pretreat ( I use LiquidGuard PC on SS because it give better adhesion than IP and SS doesn't need the corrosion protection of carbon steels) , spray and cure. I would recommend high temp, regular TGIC, Hybrid's and Epoxy powders start the break down around 500*. Some people do use regular powders on bike exhaust but it greatly cuts the finishes life span. But, I think using full ceramic finish would be over kill and a waste of money unless you are wanting a finish color that isn't available in high temp powder. I'm on some of the powder coating forums and know a few great coaters in Texas ( I'm not sure where in Texas ). If you want I can maybe find you someone in your area, if you want.
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[Kornnut]

What colors could you do? How about a gloss black or a chrome type finish? Does that change the price. Shipping for me is cheaper then others. It's going to be awhile before I do this because I will be buying new mufflers before I do it.

[rizfenix]

The piping is by far the prettiest thing on the car lol. The block off plate is pretty too.

I was just giving you practice sir ;)

[Kornnut]

Mr Bradly will be talking to you about my mid pipe(it's small) and then after fundage allows I will do the cat back.

[Kornnut]

If I survive this week I will pull the pipe this weekend and send it out to Brad.

[huafist]

Ho Chi Minh Death Shits?

[Kornnut]

Ho Chi Minh Death Shits?

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We are going to be slammed until peak season in November and then it will get worse. I have lost 15 pounds though lol.