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JustcallmeMrT:
Hi gents,

Just wanted to get your opinion on what the best finish was for the exhaust flanges and collars - should I paint, powder, zinc plate, etc?  What will stand up to the heat the best?

Or is it worth buying a new set?

AshimotoK0:
The chromer (Mark)  on here in Manchester re-chromes these at a standard rate that's reasonable and cheaper than new .. you can PM him here:

http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=13640

philward:
I used RSchrome but wasn't 100% pleased. I had a rear guard done and left surface rust on as I thought they would remove as part of their preparation (acid bath???) the guard came back with some rust still on. (the main visible guard was good before I sent it).  I also sent a set of exhaust clamp but learned my lesson and rotary wire brushed all rust/corrosion before sending. I think they charged about 40 squid plus VAT from memory.
Phil

Trigger:
New ones >>> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB100-CB550-Exhaust-Head-Pipe-Finned-Clamp-Flange-Chrome-/161649759555?hash=item25a3139543

Trigger:

--- Quote from: Oddjob on July 07, 2015, 02:49:07 PM ---Exactly what I mean that link Graham, you can see the chrome in between the fins is already starting to rust and that's supposed to be a brand new clamp. Only the top edges of the fins is actually bright chromed, the rest is pretty shoddy really.

--- End quote ---

I was going to ask the guy that does my forks if he could hard chrome the fins ;)

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