I often “update” builds after completion – making improvements – this, though, was a needed fix on the exhaust.
One issue was the Cerakote began flaking-off the pipes after the first good heat-cycle. It was the first time I had used their air-cure “C Series” (rated 1800F), but I don’t know that it’s the fault of the coating. I degreased thoroughly, but did not vapor blast the raw steel prior to coating.
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The next issue needing fixed was the Pandemonium “Double D’s” pipes were dumping soot on my nice frame. I’m too much of a “priss” to let that slide, so 3” extensions were needed to get the gases beyond the frame.
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I ain’t no pipe-fitter, but here they are welded-up, vapor blasted and ready for a new finish. This time, using Cerakote “V Series”: also rated @ 1800F, but an oven-cured product. I’ve used oven-cure E & H Series stuff before in lower temp. applications with no problems.
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And here they are coated, cured and re-mounted. Stay tuned, if my toes now get too warm, we’ll be back with more pipe and a 90* bend.
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