Date:         Thu, 8 Jul 1999 22:27:22 -0400
Reply-To:     mike <mayfly95@PAONLINE.COM>
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From:         mike <mayfly95@PAONLINE.COM>
Subject:      Exhaust Aluminizing ??
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Remember the thread on exhaust parts and paint a while back?

I don't remember anyone mentioning the concept of Aluminizing.

        In my experience, the best treatment for steel exhaust parts is to
ALUMINIZE them (a hot aluminum plasma spray that leaves a
spattered-paint like texture) and then
powder coat over that. It’s bullet proof against rust, but aluminum is
soft so if it scrapes the
pavement, the coating’s gone. To find shops in your area, look in a
business to business phonebook
under “metal coatings.”

I lifted this quote from the archives at Westfalia.org

Anyone try this on a vehicle? thoughts/concerns???

mike
87 westy