Pipe replating?
Posted: 05:00 pm Dec 10 2006
Can expansion chambers be replated? My FMF gnarly is starting to look pretty tired from rust due to 4 years riding in the PNW.
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Posted: 10:57 pm Dec 10 2006
Yeah but it will need to be stripped first. Pretty pricey over here anyway.
Posted: 10:58 pm Dec 10 2006
I wonder if I should just call a local industrial plater and find out.
Posted: 10:59 pm Dec 10 2006
Good idea. 
Posted: 09:15 am Dec 11 2006
Uhoh Foots, your gonna get in trouble.... You didn't specify RED or GREEN !!! UmmmMaaaaaar !!!foots wrote:Scotchbrite pad and WD-40
Posted: 02:31 pm Dec 11 2006
From my experience, none of the shops here in CA will replate a used pipe because the interior carbon and spooge buildup contaminates the chemicals used in the process.
Posted: 03:19 pm Dec 11 2006
Well, I better get some scotchbrite and see that I can do.
Maybe I need to clean up the rusted areas and find some clear engine paint to cover the bare steel.
Maybe I need to clean up the rusted areas and find some clear engine paint to cover the bare steel.
Posted: 08:43 pm Dec 11 2006
Out of curiosty, FMF recommends spraying the thing down with WD-40 after washing. Do you do that? I do, but live in an arid climate where the RH is usually 14% or less. Rust is not a problem for me.
Posted: 09:01 pm Dec 11 2006
I don't do that, probably why it is rusty.
The worst part is nearest the cylinder where it is hottest. Getting constantly drenched when hot while riding in Seattle is probably not the best for it.
The worst part is nearest the cylinder where it is hottest. Getting constantly drenched when hot while riding in Seattle is probably not the best for it.
Posted: 09:05 pm Dec 11 2006
I've noticed that the further I got away from Seattle the less my bike rusts. I am just about far enough away now.
Posted: 12:49 pm Dec 12 2006
Red or green on an FmF pipe makes no nevermind.
On a nice new ProCircuit? There's a finish to take care of.
That 'crud' on the headpipe will come off. A combination of the nastiest scotchbrite (green), doused in kero and/or WD is the finishing touch, after you attack it with a wire brush (manual or motor-fied, your choice) soaked in the same petroleum distillate.
Eagle makes a wadding polish that is supposed to be good for removing rust. I haven't tried it in that situation, but it does put a nice finish on nickel-plate. Wipe it on, buff it off.
GENERALLY speaking, the time to plate a pipe is before it touches your bike. I doubt a reputable plater (one who cared what the finished product looked like) would touch a used pipe exactly for the reasons already mentioned.
On a nice new ProCircuit? There's a finish to take care of.
That 'crud' on the headpipe will come off. A combination of the nastiest scotchbrite (green), doused in kero and/or WD is the finishing touch, after you attack it with a wire brush (manual or motor-fied, your choice) soaked in the same petroleum distillate.
Eagle makes a wadding polish that is supposed to be good for removing rust. I haven't tried it in that situation, but it does put a nice finish on nickel-plate. Wipe it on, buff it off.
GENERALLY speaking, the time to plate a pipe is before it touches your bike. I doubt a reputable plater (one who cared what the finished product looked like) would touch a used pipe exactly for the reasons already mentioned.
Posted: 01:40 pm Dec 12 2006
Sounds like it is time for some elbow grease!
Posted: 06:59 pm Dec 12 2006
got any dents in it?
if so send it in to Pacific Crest, it'll come back looking like new
if so send it in to Pacific Crest, it'll come back looking like new
Posted: 07:03 pm Dec 12 2006
Probably a good solvent bath is all it needs.
Posted: 07:31 pm Dec 12 2006
It actually does have some dents, do they clean the pipe up as well? Mine was almost new the last time I sent it to them.
Posted: 11:42 pm Dec 12 2006
when I had mine done it came back with a nice brushed finish, looked brand new to me