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02-27-2004, 07:19 AM
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Dented Pipe Repair
Anybody know of a place on the east coast that repairs dented exhaust pipes? Preferrably in N.J.
I have used Pacific Crest before but due to there uprising in cost + shipping costs + turnaround time I would rather stay near me.
I have tried the backyard method and it didn't work for me.
Thanks, Vince
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02-28-2004, 02:27 AM
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I dont know of any other than what you
mention, although I would like to know how
they do it so it looks like original condition.
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02-28-2004, 12:38 PM
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I do my own pipes they are easy to do, sharp creases or deep dings may not completely come out, but the major dent will be gone. I do local pipes for $20.00 in pa.
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02-28-2004, 04:31 PM
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Nobody will still tell you how they do it.Shucks I would still think that a
person still wouldnt have the equipment even if they knew how.I guess its
a trade secret.
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02-28-2004, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by overbore
Nobody will still tell you how they do it.Shucks I would still think that a
person still wouldnt have the equipment even if they knew how.I guess its
a trade secret.
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Here's how they do it:
http://www.dirtbikemagazine.com/detail.asp?id=277
Not that difficult if you have a compressor and regulator.
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02-28-2004, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by vince
Anybody know of a place on the east coast that repairs dented exhaust pipes? Preferrably in N.J.
I have used Pacific Crest before but due to there uprising in cost + shipping costs + turnaround time I would rather stay near me.
I have tried the backyard method and it didn't work for me.
Thanks, Vince
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I don't know where in NJ you are, but PPR does great work at good prices. They are in Warren county (908.454.8800).
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02-29-2004, 10:12 AM
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Here's how I do it, I have plugs made for the pipe that seal and clamp so they dont blow out. One plug needs to allow air into it, I use @80-100 psi. Use a torch and start heating the outside of dent and it will start coming out, work it into center. There is a fine line here, get it hot enough to come out, but not melt the pipe. That's it. Please note that you are pressurizing a vessel that is not rated for pressure and has no safety relief, it can be hazardous. I do not recommend the above proceedure to be performed carelessly. Safety precautions should be taken.
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02-29-2004, 04:34 PM
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Thanks.Still not sure I would try it even knowing how now.
It just isnt worth getting hurt.
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02-29-2004, 06:18 PM
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