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Paul...... Here's the information Cradin Industries sent me prior to them doing my exhaust. They did all three pipes, 3 Rivco exhaust flange covers and a few other small parts. Mine cost approximately $225 including shipping back to K.C.
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As for cost, its a very simple mathematical calculation: pipe O.D. X Pipe Length X pi; which gives you total surface area to be coated. We have simplified the calculation by using an 1-3/4" pipe cost $1.25 per inch to coat. The smaller the O.D the lower the cost, the larger the O.D. the higher the cost.
Tattooing starts at $50 per individual tattoo.
We have accomplished systems for under $150 and over $675. It all depends on the surface area and what the customer wants.
1. Ceramic Coating is normally total application of the exhaust system. Tattooing is a creative art form employing silhouette designs which are applied over the target area's sub-strait...whether that is black, silver or the original chrome.
2. Ceramic Coating is a functional high temperature thermal coating...your choice of color are limited to black or silver.
3. Our silver finish has a highly polished aluminum look; the black is somewhat of a semi-gloss.
4. We apply over chrome every day. Paint...no way. The coating's cure temperature is 550 F.
5. As previously stated...it is a mathematical calculation based on total surface area to be coated. Additional cost come in to the equation based on masking and tape off requirements. Our tattooing process is definitely labor intense