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F6B1911
08-10-2016, 12:22 PM
Was lucky enough to find a set of black exhaust pipes for my 2013 Black F6B,
now all I need are the set of front covers/protectors in black.
See parts #10 and #24 in the screenshot below.
Just want to make sure I don't order a set in chrome.
Has anyone actually ordered a set? if so, let me know what part number(s) you ordered.

Here's what I found online for part numbers.....
2013 F6B
Honda PROTECTOR, R. RR. Part # 18317-MCA-A20 \ should be chrome
Honda PROTECTOR, L. RR. Part # 18417-MCA-A20 /

2016 F6B
Honda PROTECTOR, R. RR. Part # 18317-MJK-G40 \ could be black
Honda PROTECTOR, L. RR. Part # 18417-MJK-G40 /
Honda PROTECTOR, R. RR. Part # 18317-MCA-A20 \ should be chrome
Honda PROTECTOR, L. RR. Part # 18417-MCA-A20 /

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Slammd
08-10-2016, 04:32 PM
Might be less expensive having your chrome ones powder coating. Just a thought!
Steve 0080
08-10-2016, 06:14 PM
Might be less expensive having your chrome ones powder coating. Just a thought!


+2 about $20.
F6B1911
08-10-2016, 07:41 PM
Might be less expensive having your chrome ones powder coating. Just a thought!

Thought about that, not sure about the prep for powder coating?
Does the chrome need to be removed, acid bathed, or just scuffed up a bit?
Vondawg
08-12-2016, 06:21 AM
They usually bead blast parts to be powder coated, they know how to deal with the chrome
Dak44312
08-12-2016, 11:33 PM
Most powder coaters won't touch chrome. It has to be removed first. It's an extremely caustic process (has cyanide in it) and requires the right equipment, licensing, etc., and costs big bucks.
willtill
08-13-2016, 07:03 AM
I think a high speed wire wheel on a bench type grinder would make short work of any chrome. At least get it to the point where powder coating would easily stick.
Hornblower
08-13-2016, 08:47 AM
Thought about that, not sure about the prep for powder coating?
Does the chrome need to be removed, acid bathed, or just scuffed up a bit?

One of the larger powder coating businesses in my area claimed it was not necessary to prep chrome for painting, other than a good cleaning, of course :shrug:. In spite of that advice, I used a 3M scuff pad but you could hardly tell it scratched the surface much at all. The high temp flat black paint that I used has held up very well. If I ever do get a scratch, I can easily re-spray over it.