How to polish stainless exhaust tips back to "new" shine?
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How to polish stainless exhaust tips back to "new" shine?
How do you polish pre-polished stainless exhaust tips to look like new? I used some polish I had laying around and now my exhaust tip looks a little hazy in the sun. Is there a really good cream polish out there for stainless or something?
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Mine usually shine up alright with soap and water, but I have noticed that they've gotten some soot really burned/caked on right on the bottom inside lip. The Eagle One I've used before doesn't seem to get it. What else would work? Maybe a little more abrasive?
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Originally Posted by BadAndy
Mine usually shine up alright with soap and water, but I have noticed that they've gotten some soot really burned/caked on right on the bottom inside lip. The Eagle One I've used before doesn't seem to get it. What else would work? Maybe a little more abrasive?
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Originally Posted by dduncan
Some simichrome or similar product works very well. You can usually get some of it at knife / gun shops.
Bikers have known about this stuff since the early '70's.
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I'll have to look for some. Do you use a dremel type polisher with it, or just apply it by hand?
Just use a soft cloth to apply it. You rub it till it turns black and then buff it off with an old cotton t-shirt or buffing cloth.
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I've always had great luck with Mother's aluminum polish, stuff that comes in a can and is like paste. I apply it by hand with a soft towel, just keep rubbing it in until it turns a black color, wipe it off and then polish using a clean soft cotton towel. The more coats you do, the more you rub the shiner it gets.