Exhaust Pipe Rechrome

I think I have finally decided to rechrome the pipes for my '77 KZ1000 LTD only because the alternative is modification to new pipes to get them to fit. Will I need to remove the baffles first? If so, has anyone removed tack welded in baffles? I figured I could probably cut them out with my dremel tool and then grind the welds smooth. To put them back in I'd drill and tap and put them in with a couple screws. any thoughts on this?

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martin_csr wrote: I would ask the rechromers. I really don't know much about it, but I kinda wonder if they will even do used pipes, because the carbon & rust n stuff will contaminate their chemicals.

+1 on what Martin said...the deposits in the pipes contaminate the chroming baths...but you might get lucky.

Mcdroid wrote:

martin_csr wrote: I would ask the rechromers. I really don't know much about it, but I kinda wonder if they will even do used pipes, because the carbon & rust n stuff will contaminate their chemicals.

+1 on what Martin said...the deposits in the pipes contaminate the chroming baths...but you might get lucky.

I would think you could take the pipe and have the inside blasted to remove any carbon deposits or rust first.

martin_csr wrote: I would ask the rechromers. I really don't know much about it, but I kinda wonder if they will even do used pipes, because the carbon & rust n stuff will contaminate their chemicals.

Not around here. The guy had some choice words about what it would do to his plating tank.

Years ago we used to take the pipe off,block the downpipe end and stand it up then fill with a strong solution of caustic soda.It dissolves the carbon and muck.Leave overnight.Any reason you can't do that?It would keep the plating man happy.