black pipes on a crossbones

[goo]

got a new xbones.

i want to blacken the pipes. i'm thinking if i remove them and spray on a self etching primer and then apply several coats of bbq paint it should come out okay.
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has anybody here done this?

or do most folks think i should just leave them be.

appreciate any inputs.

thx,
goo
usmc,'66-'72, usmcr, '72-'91,
rvn,'69-70

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note. i got the 'saddle bags' from home depot, $40.00 each.

[Blackdog 15]

I've seen guys get them sandblasted to really etch the chrome so the paint will stick, then get some high temp BBQ spray paint....I repainted my black Thunderheader with it and it holds up well...Got the paint from ACE Hardware..

[Jacket4256]

or get some header paint, I think that is what I am gonna do is header paint then bake them, I think it like 150 deg for 20 min and should be good

[goo]

don't think my oven is big enough. besides, my old lady would probably unscrew my head and shit in it.

[lump_digity]

my dad bought an oven at a garage sale just for this type of work.
he dries leather goods in it, he bakes paint in it and he makes jerky in it!

[Axe56]

Originally Posted by lump_digity

my dad bought an oven at a garage sale just for this type of work.
he dries leather goods in it, he bakes paint in it and he makes jerky in it!

AWESOME!!

[DCLXVI]

I bet his jerky taste funny. Kinda like paint.

[badinfluence63]

Originally Posted by DCLXVI

I bet his jerky taste funny. Kinda like paint.

that was funny made me laugh out loud, thanks. And your probably right too

[badinfluence63]

The bike will look better with black pipes. I would try to buy some already black pipes. They use to sell them..a black enamel/ceramic or something coated exhaust pipe? Or wrap black heat tape around them?

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