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I have an extra tunnel ram (Edelbrock Victor 2R) that I want to get cleaned up and was thinking about either having it polished or cermakrome.  I would rather have it polished but can't find anyone to do it at a reasonable price.  I have found a place that will Cermakrome it for $180.00 but it's in Pennsylvania and the shipping costs will be up there.
Does anyone have any opinions on which way is better?  Does anyone have any contacts for good polishing and/or cermakrome deals?  I'm ready to send this thing off right now  :rolleyes  It's actually in like new shape.....can't tell the difference from new.  But it just don't shine enough :D




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Arn't people polishing them and then clear powdercoating them. Then you don't have to keep repolishing it.


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Jim, why don't you get it Jet-Hot coated, I've seen it done and it looks great and you never have to worry about dirt or stains!. Or you could get it annoed like my injectors!..The only polisher I know that does good work is Crystal in Paramount, they did both of my boats and they did a flawless job!.. :good
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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 05 2004,9:45 am Post # 4 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply

Personally I like Chrome it's way easy to take care of :) wipe it off and it's good to go :)


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I guess that works too!. :good
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I would chrome it if the price was right and I knew of a shop that could do it.  The only shop I'm aware of in the Sacramento area wants like $850.00 to chrome a tunnel ram :eek    Ain't no way I'm paying that much!




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I think I paid about $200 about 8 Year's ago  :) Time's have changed I guess. I'm taking some stuff into the Chromer's in acouple of week's :D

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Powder coat it to match the block.


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Quote (BigBoyToys @ Feb. 05 2004,1:08 pm)
I would chrome it if the price was right and I knew of a shop that could do it.  The only shop I'm aware of in the Sacramento area wants like $850.00 to chrome a tunnel ram :eek    Ain't no way I'm paying that much!

Wow what a rip!.. :eek  :eek
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Quote (AZKC @ Feb. 05 2004,5:59 pm)
Powder coat it to match the block.

That looks good too!.. :good
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PM Rex One.  He had some parts polished for me and they came out great. His price was really reasonable as well actually it was down right cheap.   :good


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Curious, do you know who did the polishing?. :good
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Quote (GoFastRacer @ Feb. 09 2004,7:03 pm)
Curious, do you know who did the polishing?. :good

I have no idea. He sent it out to the place that does his work. Mike is really a top notch guy. Anyone who takes the time to do things like that gets a :good in my book


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Curious, do you know who did the polishing?. :good

I have no idea. He sent it out to the place that does his work. Mike is really a top notch guy. Anyone who takes the time to do things like that gets a :good in my book

If only a guy could get a catalog.  :D


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Quote (GoFastRacer @ Feb. 09 2004,7:03 pm)
Curious, do you know who did the polishing?. :good

I PM'ed Mike (RexOne) and got a reply about the polishing.  Thanks for the lead!  He said that his polisher is J&J Metal (Jose), he is in So El Monte, CA.  He is gonna get the phone number for me later tonight.

Thanks Mike :good   I owe ya!




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Quote (GoFastRacer @ Feb. 09 2004,7:03 pm)
Curious, do you know who did the polishing?. :good

I have no idea. He sent it out to the place that does his work. Mike is really a top notch guy. Anyone who takes the time to do things like that gets a :good in my book

Yep Mike is a cool guy!.. :good
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Quote (GoFastRacer @ Feb. 09 2004,7:03 pm)
Curious, do you know who did the polishing?. :good

I PM'ed Mike (RexOne) and got a reply about the polishing.  Thanks for the lead!  He said that his polisher is J&J Metal (Jose), he is in So El Monte, CA.  He is gonna get the phone number for me later tonight.

Thanks Mike :good   I owe ya!

Cool I heard he did good work, I was just wondering if it was Chrystal in Paramount, they two of my boats that I built and they did a great job!.. :good
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Quote (Sleek-Jet @ Feb. 10 2004,9:57 am)
If only a guy could get a catalog.  :D

No problem, everything you need is right here!.. :good  :D

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Ok, I'm ready to roll here.  I need to get 3 tunnel rams polished.  Give me some info and they'll be shipped monday.  Jet Hot will work, chrome will work, polishing will work.  C'mon now....Hook me up with someone that does good work at great prices :D




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Well polishing is cool but a royal pain in the ass to maintain, chrome is the easiest to keep clean, just don't look right :rolleyes If I were to do it, I would go with Jet-Hot or anno!.. :rolleyes

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Jet-Hot it is.  Sent in a request for price quote yesterday.  I'll do 1 tunnel ram first and if I like it and it's a good price, I have TONS more stuff to do :D




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Let me know what it costs ok, I have a couple of items that need to be coated!.. :good
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Let me know what it costs ok, I have a couple of items that need to be coated!.. :good

Here's an email I just got from Jet-Hot;

The price to coat your intake (outside only) with the sterling silver
finish is $150+s&h back. Add $20 for the flat black,blue or grey finish.
We'll need them here for 3-5 days plus shipping time back.If the parts
are chrome or nickel plated,add $40 to the total and 2 days for
stripping.I will send you our full information package to get you all
the coating benefits in greater detail. It will not turn colors like
chrome or stainless. Also it lowers under-hood temperatures by 40+
degrees, keeps the pipes 25% cooler and gets you 1-3% extra horsepower.
Of course, it's highly rust resistant as well(140x better than paint).
Because of that we expect it to increase part life be 10x or more.


Jet Hot also carries a coating called Jet Hot 2000. This coating runs up
to a temperature of 2400 degrees. The Jet Hot 2000 only comes in a flat
black,blue or grey finish and has a gritty texture on the outside. The
Jet Hot 2000 runs $25 more than the sterling silver finish and $5 more
per ft. This coating takes 2 days longer than the sterling silver
process.We suggest Jet Hot 2000 for set ups with nitro,turbos,etc.


All parts receive a 3 year unlimited guarantee that covers chipping,
peeling, cracking, discoloration, rusting.  New parts also get a
lifetime rust through warranty as well.


Please ship your parts to:
Jet Hot Coatings
5602 Orchard Rd
Pascagoula MS 39581
      or
1840 West Drake Dr
Tempe AZ 85283


Please note: Jet Hot 2000 is only done in the Pascagoula,MS location


Just be sure to include your name and return info so we know who they
belong to and specify the finish of your choice.  As for billing, you
can either include a credit card number with the parts or you can call
one in to the phone number listed below. Please feel free to call or
email with any other questions.



Thanks
Chris Morris
800-432-3379 x110


Sounds like a deal to me :good   I sent him another email to make sure that it will come out smooth if starting from an original OEM Casting.  Waitiong on a reply




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I like the Jet Hot but it doesn't shine enough for me. Looks racy as hell though!


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Quote (BigBoyToys @ Mar. 08 2004,10:21 am)
Quote (GoFastRacer @ Mar. 08 2004,7:01 am)
Let me know what it costs ok, I have a couple of items that need to be coated!.. :good

Here's an email I just got from Jet-Hot;

The price to coat your intake (outside only) with the sterling silver
finish is $150+s&h back. Add $20 for the flat black,blue or grey finish.
We'll need them here for 3-5 days plus shipping time back.If the parts
are chrome or nickel plated,add $40 to the total and 2 days for
stripping.I will send you our full information package to get you all
the coating benefits in greater detail. It will not turn colors like
chrome or stainless. Also it lowers under-hood temperatures by 40+
degrees, keeps the pipes 25% cooler and gets you 1-3% extra horsepower.
Of course, it's highly rust resistant as well(140x better than paint).
Because of that we expect it to increase part life be 10x or more.


Jet Hot also carries a coating called Jet Hot 2000. This coating runs up
to a temperature of 2400 degrees. The Jet Hot 2000 only comes in a flat
black,blue or grey finish and has a gritty texture on the outside. The
Jet Hot 2000 runs $25 more than the sterling silver finish and $5 more
per ft. This coating takes 2 days longer than the sterling silver
process.We suggest Jet Hot 2000 for set ups with nitro,turbos,etc.


All parts receive a 3 year unlimited guarantee that covers chipping,
peeling, cracking, discoloration, rusting.  New parts also get a
lifetime rust through warranty as well.


Please ship your parts to:
Jet Hot Coatings
5602 Orchard Rd
Pascagoula MS 39581
      or
1840 West Drake Dr
Tempe AZ 85283


Please note: Jet Hot 2000 is only done in the Pascagoula,MS location


Just be sure to include your name and return info so we know who they
belong to and specify the finish of your choice.  As for billing, you
can either include a credit card number with the parts or you can call
one in to the phone number listed below. Please feel free to call or
email with any other questions.



Thanks
Chris Morris
800-432-3379 x110


Sounds like a deal to me :good   I sent him another email to make sure that it will come out smooth if starting from an original OEM Casting.  Waitiong on a reply

That's a good deal for a manifold, they told me $250 for my headers inside and out!.. :good
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