stainless exhaust tips
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imported_Totoland Mach
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I use a 2 step process:
First, I use Scotch-Brite soaked in a metal polish (whatever is handy...in my case, I have some Adams #2). That will get rid of carbon and accumulated gunk, etc.
Second, I use 2000 grit wet sand paper and metal polish again. That brings some luster to the tips.
Here's a before/after on a BMW X5 I just completed
After
If you want to "ramp up" to a mirror finish, you can follow the 2 steps above with a cotton buffing wheel attached to a drill and some metal polish like Mother's Billet Creme or Meguiar's NXT Metal Polysh.
Here's a couple of finished exhaust tips with a mirror finish
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First, I use Scotch-Brite soaked in a metal polish (whatever is handy...in my case, I have some Adams #2). That will get rid of carbon and accumulated gunk, etc.
Second, I use 2000 grit wet sand paper and metal polish again. That brings some luster to the tips.
Here's a before/after on a BMW X5 I just completed
After
If you want to "ramp up" to a mirror finish, you can follow the 2 steps above with a cotton buffing wheel attached to a drill and some metal polish like Mother's Billet Creme or Meguiar's NXT Metal Polysh.
Here's a couple of finished exhaust tips with a mirror finish
Toto
imported_Totoland Mach
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blownvert said:
The Scotch-Brite we use at the shop is a dark green sheet (about the size of a sheet of sandpaper). I don't know the number, but it's available at hardware stores, Wally World, etc. I slice a strip of it with a razor blade, then pour the metal polish on it and insert it in the tips for inside cleaning. It's very aggressive and only takes a few minutes to clean. I follow that with 2000 grit paper for a higher polish shine.
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3 Wide: that lift is a Snap-On, but I don't think they market it any longer. I've seen similar from Canada and Oklahoma. They usually advertise in Hemmings Motor News
I bought scotch brite 3 pack (no scratch) at cvs - Its a sponge and its blue. It does have that sandpaper on one side, but its not the green one. I saw the green sponge with that sandpaper on one side, but it said for heavy cleaning and not for polished, satin and stainless steel. I also saw the dark green sheet. I want to clean inside and outside my exhaust. Should I just get the dark green sheet or will this sponge work? It has a sandpaper side and soft sponge side. Like I said they also had the dark green sponge also with that 1 side sandpaper.
imported_Totoland Mach
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blownvert said:
I would try it, especially on the inside of the tips. Remember, you are going to be soaking the Scotch-Brite in a metal polish, so that diminishes the abrasiveness somewhat.
What you might also try for the outside of the tips is #0000 steel wool soaked in metal polish. That will provide a cleaning and shining similar to 2000 grit.
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Totoland Mach said:
It says multi purpose. I guess i can try it, but then i wont be able to return it. I just want to clean inside, outside and somewhat of the muffler. I was going to use mothers metal mag polish or blue magic, whatever thats called, blue polish. Its in a blue can. How do i soak the sponge in the polish. You mean in a bucket? Wont that waste alot. I was going to soak the sponge in soap and scrub and then do some metal polish scrubbing also, then seal it with polish.
imported_Totoland Mach
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blownvert: I just pour the polish on the pad and wail away. If you are using a paste metal polish, put a dab on the pad and work a small area. You might want to wear nitrile disposable gloves or some kitchen rubber gloves....it gets messy.
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