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August 29th, 2010, 01:51 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Mike
Location: Asheville NC
Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1974 CB360 2008 Black 250 Ninja Posts: 65
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Matte finish muffler question
Any thoughts on taking a Scotchbrite pad to the chrome muffler can? Is it possible to achieve a nice satin finish, or will it just look scratched up? I seem to remember reading this on a different forum where people were getting good results.
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August 29th, 2010, 02:04 PM
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Ninjette CPT
Name: Vince
Location: jacksonville, fl
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.
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mike,
yes you can dull the chrome to achieve a matte finish. i did this with sandpaper before i decided to paint my can black. |
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August 29th, 2010, 02:41 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Mike
Location: Asheville NC
Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1974 CB360 2008 Black 250 Ninja Posts: 65
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Thanks Vince, how did it look?
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August 29th, 2010, 03:10 PM
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Ninjette CPT
Name: Vince
Location: jacksonville, fl
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.
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definitely better than the shiny monstrosity that is the stock can, but i prefer the painted look better, especially on a black bike. give it a shot - if nothing else, its the first step in prepping the can to be painted if decide to go with that option.
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August 29th, 2010, 03:31 PM
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Resident Old Guy
Name: Kurt
Location: Goodyear, Az
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): sold Posts: 264
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What kind of paint did you use?
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August 29th, 2010, 03:54 PM
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Ninjette CPT
Name: Vince
Location: jacksonville, fl
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.
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rustoleum hi-temp flat black
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August 29th, 2010, 03:56 PM
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Wartown, USA
Name: Bryan
Location: Warner Robins, GA
Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.
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Ill bet it would look nice bead-blasted too. If you have that capability.
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