Fresh air exhaust finish :plated vs powder coated

[GUY_RPM]

I would like all of your opinion on something. I would like to know if you think on the fresh air exhaust that the electro plate finish is worth the additional $80 or should I go with the powder coat finish?

[mjsti]

My powder coated fae started to peal after one season. So I would opt for the plate finish if I had to do it all over again.

[b/w05]

My powder coat peeled after first season.

[skippabcool]

I have had the polished for two years and like it. Glad I went that way. Part of the reason I went that way was because of all the people that I read on here where the powder coat had peeled.

[majestic]

Starting year 4 with the polished and looks the same as the day I got it.

[ST.TIGE]

THANKS FOR THE INFO.DID ANYONE BUY THE CLEAN AIR WITH FLAPS OR WITHOUT?SO HAVING IT REMOVABLE IS A GOOD THING TO DO ALSO?

[majestic]

I bought the quick release but have not taken it apart yet.

[GUY_RPM]

This forum is awesome, thanks for all your help. Definitely going with the polished and I believe I will go with the quick release because I do take my deck off from time to time.

[ST.TIGE]

ANY OPINIONS ON THE INSIDE FLAPPERS?I HAVE A'99 SO WARRANTY IS NOT AN ISSUE.JUST WANT TO DO IT RIGHT THE 1ST TIME.OVER LEARNING THE HARDWAY.

[skippabcool]

I do have the quick release. I keep my boat in the garage so every time I pull it out and put it back I have to take the deck off or put it on.

[halfwatt]

I have the powder coat, no issues yet (knock on wood). I also bought the quick release and have had mine off a hand full of times- worth it. I don't have the flappers, so can't help ya there.

[ST.TIGE]

THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP.

[laserfish]

I am in the group with the peeling powder coat after 2 seasons. Wish I had opted for the polished. FAE are you listening??

[WakerideN]

electro coated worth the money... spend the 80 and dont look back.

[Bad05]

Mine was pealing when I bought the boat, assume it was 2 years old? Go with the coated and quick release!