Looking for stock

[BroadBand]

Looking for stock chrome heat shields for Kerker exhaust 2004. If I find some that are better than what I have, it would save the re-chroming hassle.

 

[BroadBand]

Still looking.... someone must have them stuck in the rafters....

 

[Mr. Wright]

I'll take a picture of the ones I have when I get home and post the pictures.

 

[Mr. Wright]

I took several pictures, but it's hard to photograph chrome. Mine aren't in as good of shape as I thought they were any how. How bad are your?

 

[firedog19]

i have the entire system

 

[BroadBand]

I took several pictures, but it's hard to photograph chrome. Mine aren't in as good of shape as I thought they were any how. How bad are your?

My heat shields are pretty grungy...I had a black plastic bag gust up as I drove by and it stuck right to the hot pipes. I reached down and pulled the bag off but what plastic that stuck to the pipes, seems to be "engrained" into the metal. I bet I have spent hours and a can of polish trying to get it back to chrome. I will try to get some pics also. Maybe your shields are in better shape... Thanks for the replies!

 

[BroadBand]

i have the entire system

Are you looking to sell?

 

[Mr. Wright]

My heat shields are pretty grungy...I had a black plastic bag gust up as I drove by and it stuck right to the hot pipes. I reached down and pulled the bag off but what plastic that stuck to the pipes, seems to be "engrained" into the metal. I bet I have spent hours and a can of polish trying to get it back to chrome. I will try to get some pics also. Maybe your shields are in better shape... Thanks for the replies!

WD-40 and aluminum foil. Wad the foil in a ball and use it like a scrub brush. The foil is softer than the chrome so it won't scratch. If the don't work I'll trade you pieces.

 

[BroadBand]

Will give it a shot. I will try and take before/after pics to show the technique results too. Thanks for the idea as I forgot about this trick.

 

[BroadBand]

Foil & WD40 did not work, gave it 45 minutes of constant rubbing and it showed close to no result.
I am thinking re-chrome or swapping them out is going to be only way to go, damn.

 

[Th3InfamousI]

Burned leather?

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[firedog19]

sorry i lost this post the pipes are yours for the shipping

 

[pknowles]

Burned leather?

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looks like it should still come off. We have had a variety of stains on the pipes and other than a scratch all have come off.

 

[Th3InfamousI]

I've had good luck with oven cleaner I'll soak it on a rag and let it sit on the pipe for 5-10 minutes.

Sometimes I gotta use my fingernails ...it's a bitch

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[BroadBand]

sorry i lost this post the pipes are yours for the shipping

I will try the oven cleaner and if that doesn't do the job, I shall be in touch. Thank you in adv!

 

[TapioK]

Brass or copper coin will not scratch chrome....


Tapio

 

[BWG56]

I know you said you tried polish, but did you try polishing compound and a buffer? Not rubbing compound, but polishing compound

 

[BroadBand]

I know you said you tried polish, but did you try polishing compound and a buffer? Not rubbing compound, but polishing compound

Yup, it did not cut it...

Tried the oven cleaner, it worked the best.

They are not perfect by any means, but better.
Thanks for all of the input!

 

[Mr. Wright]

 

[Th3InfamousI]

Yup, it did not cut it...

Tried the oven cleaner, it worked the best.

They are not perfect by any means, but better.
Thanks for all of the input!

Glad it worked for ya looks much better! Pain in the ass though.

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