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I think I posted in the wrong forum...can a mod move my thread to this forum?
http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=32439
Oh yeah...I`ve been rubbing with Nevr Dull and its not working...
CRXSi90
01-31-2004, 11:48 PM
I have an aluminized muffler and I have a polishing wheel to use w/ a drill...that works good, I`d guess it would with just about any polish [even paint ones]...but I was using Harley-Davidson metal polish or something like that.
any specific wheel? can i buy it locally...i have a drill I can use
forrest@mothers
02-01-2004, 10:22 AM
Try Home Depot. They sell a 4" or so cotton buffing wheels on a 1/4" shank. It`s in the tool area by the other bit and attachments.
Just remember to use light pressure (or you`ll "Burn" the aluminum, turning it blue) and keep the wheel moving or you`ll have one area shinier than the rest.
Welps...
Found some simichrome at Harley Davidson
so from this...
http://www.antshill.com/apex2.jpg
to this...
http://www.antshill.com/simichrome2.jpg
Thanks everyone!
CRXSi90
02-01-2004, 05:31 PM
Wow, thanks for showing the results! Those are probably better results than I`ve ever gotten, too! Good job.
Don`t forget to put a protectant on it so it doesn`t return to the "before" state too soon.
jimmybuffit
02-01-2004, 06:10 PM
WOW! I`d apply Klasse SG, or a similar arylic polymer sealant.
When you get it reinstalled, PLEASE let us knoe how it stands up to the heat.
Very impressive.
Jim
imported_edschwab1
02-01-2004, 06:24 PM
Nice work.
Eric
How about zaino? Thats all i have...LOL
Snapped a couple more pics...
http://www.antshill.com/apex3.jpg
http://www.antshill.com/apex4.jpg
CRXSi90
02-02-2004, 12:52 AM
Heh, I`d say Zaino would be great, especially since it is known for it`s reflective qualities and durability.
Thanks for all the pictures, it looks great. It really makes me think I should do that to mine! I never knew that it could get that shiny!
How long did it take? I`m guessing between 1 and 2 hours. :)
Honestly? Took me about 30 minutes...
Simichrome takes all the credit...plus having the drill with buffing attachment made it a breeze. Polish on....buff off...repeat until satisfied.
jasonatv22
02-02-2004, 08:47 AM
Wow, I`ve got another thing to add to my list of stuff to do. That looks marvelous.
But wouldn`t sealing that with Z...wouldn`t the Zaino bake up and marr the finish?
imported_kgb
02-02-2004, 09:03 AM
Blue away MIGHT work.
http://www.stainlessworks.net/Cleaner-Polish.htm