Powerflo Ceramic Coat
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Powerflo Ceramic Coat
Folks-
several people asked me what my ceramic-coated powerflo exhaust looks like. This is after about 300 hours.
You will notice some discoloration as the barrel enters the lower cowling opening.
I polished it with Flitz but was unable to remove the discoloration. The rest cleans up very nicely. I'm too lazy to remove exhaust the polish with buffing compound and a wheel.
peter r
several people asked me what my ceramic-coated powerflo exhaust looks like. This is after about 300 hours.
You will notice some discoloration as the barrel enters the lower cowling opening.
I polished it with Flitz but was unable to remove the discoloration. The rest cleans up very nicely. I'm too lazy to remove exhaust the polish with buffing compound and a wheel.
peter r
Sold 2002. Powerflo, Hartzell composite two blade, 530W/430, 345 transponder.
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Re: Powerflo Ceramic Coat
It's a $150 factory option from Powerflow for that muffler shell.
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Re: Powerflo Ceramic Coat
Peter, you must get particularly upset when the fuel guys try to put the grounding clip on your muffler! I make a point to always be present during fueling, but even so, a few times a guy has run up and put it on the muffler before I could stop them. Very annoying, and even with the basic muffler, it usually puts a nice bend or dent in the edge.
Steve
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- perossichi
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Re: Powerflo Ceramic Coat
Steve
You are right. But I am one of those compulsive folks who always supervises refueling to make I get 100LL and I attach the ground. I also note the fill in the left and right tank as well as the fuel gauge and fuel totalizer indications so that I can monitor accuracy.
I can usually get a minor scratch out with Flitz polish.
You are right. But I am one of those compulsive folks who always supervises refueling to make I get 100LL and I attach the ground. I also note the fill in the left and right tank as well as the fuel gauge and fuel totalizer indications so that I can monitor accuracy.
I can usually get a minor scratch out with Flitz polish.
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Re: Powerflo Ceramic Coat
Power flow exhaust cleans up nicely, additionally I replaced the insert which evidently needs replacement every 250hrs or so.
Additionally the insert can be purchased directly from the power flow.
https://www.powerflowsystems.com/
The screws need to be drilled out and are stainless steel
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Re: Powerflo Ceramic Coat
How did you clean it and polish it?
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Re: Powerflo Ceramic Coat
I took it to a speciality chrome and polish shop, since it’s stainless steal it polished up nice.
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Re: Powerflo Ceramic Coat
I never heard of a chrome and polish shop. Sounds like something from Amercan Graffiti.
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