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Old 07-06-05, 12:18 PM
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Default Polishing stainless steel mufflers?

Anyone got a good suggestion what to use to make it bling again?

I got a dremel kit with polishing tools...will that work?

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As far as metal polish goes, I prefer this stuff;

http://www.brilexsolutions.com/page6.html

But your Dremel and just about ANY metal polish such as Mother's will yield great results.

This stuff is also really great for exhaust tips and easy to use (like polishing a shoe), I've used the "lace" before (originally made for motorcycles);

http://www.lusterlace.com/


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Hey pete,

Which tips are you using to polish your exhaust? Can you post a pic? I really need to do this to my exhaust to get it sparkling again
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Dan....

Thanks again for the recommendations.

Rich...

I just bought a chrome/metal polish the other night.....will try it out next week some time...I'll let you know how it goes.

Pete
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Originally Posted by PHML
Dan....

Thanks again for the recommendations.

Rich...

I just bought a chrome/metal polish the other night.....will try it out next week some time...I'll let you know how it goes.

Pete
also what dremel are you useing? like brand and size. this might come in handy when doing the lips to finish faster.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=exhaust+tips

That's what I did including pictures of the end result. Just my .02, but I was pleasantly surprised with the results. I don't know exactly how dirty/chipped yours are, but mine were FILTHY, and I had pleasing results. The pics are towards the middle of the first page, and my procedure is typed up in the next post after the pics. Quite simple in fact. Good luck with whichever route you choose
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