Corellian Corvette
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 Looking for an inexpensive
alternative to Jet Hot or Chroming? I found
one! |
1:17
PM 3/21/2002 |
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I'm really excited about this so I had to
share!
Two weekends ago I went to a local hotrod show and was
checking out vendors hoping to find someplace local to have my
bumpers and maybe some accessory parts chromed.
I couldn't find a chroming place, but I did come across a
local (Washington state) place called Performance Coatings (http://www.performancecoatings.com/) that
offers basically the same service as Jet Hot on headers, etc.
(cermaic baked coatings), but also does other metal parts. I
was really impressed with the quality of the products they
were showing, and their prices seemed really cheap based on
what I'd seen (they charge about 1/2 what Jet Hot does on
headers).
The guy running the booth was really nice and talked with
me at length about what they do, prices, etc. so I decided to
send off some small parts and give them a try. We talked about
Jet Hot and he said they do the exact same thing, but because
they're a smaller operation they spend more time prepping and
polishing their work.
I sent them my Water Pump pulley, hood support, and both
upper and lower alternator brackets. Here's what I got back:
Water Pump Pulley
click here
for bigger image http://www.albertpenello.com/vette/pulley.jpg
Hood Support
click here
for bigger image http://www.albertpenello.com/vette/support.jpg
Alternator Bracket
click here
for bigger image http://www.albertpenello.com/vette/altadj.jpg
Overall I'm REALLY pleased with the quality of the work.
What's more amazing is the price -- for all three of these
(plus the lower bracket I forgot to take a picture of) the
total was $60!!!. And even better, from the day I
shipped them the parts, to the day I got them back on my
doorstep was exactly 10 days.
Anyway, I suggest if you're thinking about chroming or
plating you give these guys a look. I like the way the look in
the car because I have the polished L82 valve covers and these
match the look perfectly. If you're interested in other things
you can call them and ask for Brad - very nice and helpful.
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1999 "Corellian Corvette"
Outside: M6.
Z51. Halltech TRIC w/ Cobra CF. Aluminum MAF. Carbon fiber
rail covers. CAGS bypass.
Cool Blue upgrade. Corsa "Pace
Car" (New Tips) w/ X-Pipe. Y2K Painted Rims. Firehawk RFT's.
Inside: Valentine 1. In-Dash CD w/ 12 CD changer.
Custom Lloyd Mats.
Dynoed: 323 HP / 337 TQ (before
Halltech and Exhaust)
1973 Stingray
Silver/Black. 350ci L48. TH400
Auto. Aluminum Wheels. Kenwood stereo w/ CD Changer. Power
Antenna.
Edelbrock Performer intake. No emissions. 1.60
roller-tip rockers. 2.5in duals w/ Flowmaster mufflers.
ME
MY
WEBSITE
THE
CORELLIAN CORVETTE
"...she'll do .5 past light
speed!"
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ZORA_RULES
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SachseNEDallas TX
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| Re: Looking for an inexpensive
alternative to Jet Hot or Chroming? I found one!
(Corellian Corvette) |
1:21
PM 3/21/2002 |
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Man that is a great price for quality work! I
got a AC Compressor chromed for 50, but I knew the guy...kinda
thing. $60 for that is a great price.
_______
The
old 72....web site in progress, last update
3/19/02!
http://members.lycos.co.uk/zorarules
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Alwyn678
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Roswell,Ga
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| Re: Looking for an inexpensive
alternative to Jet Hot or Chroming? I found one!
(Corellian Corvette) |
1:23
PM 3/21/2002 |
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Sounds like a great deal..LOOKS NICE...Ya know
you can run down to pep boys and buy a chrome alternator
bracket for 10 bucks though
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74 Stingray
Convertible- 355..041 Heads(64cc), Blue Racer 284 Cam, Edel.
Performer, Holley 750 DP,10.5:1 compression.TCI BREAk-A-WAY
2400 Stall Converter,Dynomax Headers.Delta 40
Flowmasters
SAAB Intercooled Turbo 900 Conv.... Daily
Driver
69 Jaguar XKE VERT
[http://hobbystage.net/corvette/roadster
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Smokehouse69
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Victoria TX
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| Re: Looking for an inexpensive
alternative to Jet Hot or Chroming? I found one!
(Corellian Corvette) |
1:27
PM 3/21/2002 |
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I did an old set of rocker covers with the
stuff, you can buy the ceramic coating stuff from Techline
Products and do it yourself at home. I just requires a
touch-up gun to spray it on and an oven to bake the stuff in.
Then you polish it with fine steel wool.
Your stuff looks
just like the rocker covers I did, looking at how your stuff
turned out, I'm going to clean my hood support up and try
coating it too!
_______
1969 Rallye Red 355, Vortec Heads, Comp
XE262 Cam, 650 Holley Double Pumper, TH400 My Red 'Vette
Da
Smokehouse
Steve Eddleman
My Homepage
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Corellian Corvette
Senior Member
1009 posts
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Kirkland WA
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| Re: Looking for an inexpensive
alternative to Jet Hot or Chroming? I found one!
(Alwyn678) |
1:27
PM 3/21/2002 |
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Alwyn68 - Funny you should mention that -- have
you tried those? They don't fit - at least not in my car!
Getting this coated also cost $10, and I went through three of
those pep boys brackets and none of them worked -- the angle
wasn't right. Plus, I know this won't discolor or flake
because of the heat of the engine.
Smokehouse69 - I saw your post after I sent this stuff in.
Looks like a similar alternative. I think one advantage for
the average person might be the prep work. These guys media
blast everything to get paint, rust, grime, etc. off before
coating. I don't have all the materials here to get my parts
that clean. I did wire wheel the big stuff of, but there were
cracks and crevices that I never could have cleaned out.
[Modified by Corellian Corvette, 3:29 PM
3/21/2002]
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1999 "Corellian Corvette"
Outside: M6.
Z51. Halltech TRIC w/ Cobra CF. Aluminum MAF. Carbon fiber
rail covers. CAGS bypass.
Cool Blue upgrade. Corsa "Pace
Car" (New Tips) w/ X-Pipe. Y2K Painted Rims. Firehawk RFT's.
Inside: Valentine 1. In-Dash CD w/ 12 CD changer.
Custom Lloyd Mats.
Dynoed: 323 HP / 337 TQ (before
Halltech and Exhaust)
1973 Stingray
Silver/Black. 350ci L48. TH400
Auto. Aluminum Wheels. Kenwood stereo w/ CD Changer. Power
Antenna.
Edelbrock Performer intake. No emissions. 1.60
roller-tip rockers. 2.5in duals w/ Flowmaster mufflers.
ME
MY
WEBSITE
THE
CORELLIAN CORVETTE
"...she'll do .5 past light
speed!"
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Alwyn678
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Member
6906 posts
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Roswell,Ga
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| Re: Looking for an inexpensive
alternative to Jet Hot or Chroming? I found one!
(Corellian Corvette) |
1:31
PM 3/21/2002 |
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[QUOTE]Alwyn68 - Funny you should mention that
-- have you tried those? They don't fit - at least not in my
car! Getting this coated also cost $10, and I went through
three of those pep boys brackets and none of them worked --
the angle wasn't right. Plus, I know this won't discolor or
flake because of the heat of the engine.
Actually I do have one I think I have some pics of it
on my site......It fits perfect and no problems so far
_______
74 Stingray Convertible- 355..041
Heads(64cc), Blue Racer 284 Cam, Edel. Performer, Holley 750
DP,10.5:1 compression.TCI BREAk-A-WAY 2400 Stall
Converter,Dynomax Headers.Delta 40 Flowmasters
SAAB
Intercooled Turbo 900 Conv.... Daily Driver
69 Jaguar XKE
VERT
[http://hobbystage.net/corvette/roadster
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joeveto
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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| Re: Looking for an inexpensive
alternative to Jet Hot or Chroming? I found one!
(Corellian Corvette) |
1:33
PM 3/21/2002 |
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That's really cool. How much do you think
they'd charge for a pair of headers?
_______
77
L-48
Corvette Light Blue on Smoke Leather
01 Mitsubishi
Montero Sport
White on Gray
95 Huffy Ten Speed
Cobalt
Blue with black vinyl seat
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joeveto
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485 posts [100%]
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
OH
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| Re: Looking for an inexpensive
alternative to Jet Hot or Chroming? I found one!
(Corellian Corvette) |
1:37
PM 3/21/2002 |
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I just found my answer. Their price list in
extensive and reasonable.
Pretty cool stuff. I like the satin coatings as much as the
chrome.
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427_Roadster
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Pompton Lakes
NJ
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| Re: Looking for an inexpensive
alternative to Jet Hot or Chroming? I found one!
(Corellian Corvette) |
1:40
PM 3/21/2002 |
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Came out beautiful, great price too! Thanks for the
heads-up. I definitely have some work to throw their
way.
Tom
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1969 427 4
Speed
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adam
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Allen, TX, USA
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| Re: Looking for an inexpensive
alternative to Jet Hot or Chroming? I found one!
(Corellian Corvette) |
2:23
PM 3/21/2002 |
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Looking at their pricing list, they show
engine components.
Why would you want to coat the pistons, pins, valves,
springs, etc?
Won't this change the size of the part? Is
this surface of an exacting
thickness to actually do this?
Does oil run off this easier? I guess that is why one would
do the
underside of the intake manifold...
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Adam Krolnik
81 4sp
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groovyjay
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678 posts [100%]
Helsinki/London
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| Re: Looking for an inexpensive
alternative to Jet Hot or Chroming? I found one!
(adam) |
2:42
PM 3/21/2002 |
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This is just what I've been looking for, thanks
for the tip!
_______
1979,
454 LS-6,
Edelbrock EFI,
Edelbrock Aluminum Heads,
Crane
Roller cam, Push Rods, Rockers, Stud Girdlers,
Richmond
5-Speed Road Race Transmission
and plenty of other goodies
to come...
http://www.corvetteforum.net/c5/groovyjay/
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Wightnite
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Udall KS
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| Re: Looking for an inexpensive
alternative to Jet Hot or Chroming? I found one!
(adam) |
3:11
PM 3/21/2002 |
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quote:
Does oil run off this easier? I guess that is why one
would do the
underside of the intake manifold...
I think the reason you would coat the
underside of the intake is to deflect some heat from it maby
keeping the fuel air mix slightly
cooler
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KING OF THE ROAD
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