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Pipe replating?

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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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Yeah but it will need to be stripped first. Pretty pricey over here anyway.
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I wonder if I should just call a local industrial plater and find out.
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Good idea. :wink:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I've noticed that the further I got away from Seattle the less my bike rusts. I am just about far enough away now.
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Post by canyncarvr »

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.

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Sounds like it is time for some elbow grease!
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Post by Mr. Wibbens »

got any dents in it?

if so send it in to Pacific Crest, it'll come back looking like new :supz:
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Probably a good solvent bath is all it needs.
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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.
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Post by Mr. Wibbens »

when I had mine done it came back with a nice brushed finish, looked brand new to me
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