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Polishing Stainless
Have a muffler which has lost its luster, how can i bring it bacK?
Thanks, J
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I've had luck on stainless using "Blue Magic" on a buffer pad. Not like new, but better than before.
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ebay or granger carries a series of 3m fine metal buffing wheels in 3 or 6" and then jewelers rouge on your buffer and BLING!! better than new...
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No. Tell me you're not polishing your muffler.
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jcc911,
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It is worthwhile. Img  It is VERY difficult to replicate the original finish on a SS muffler. Even wiping it with something abrasive (and the road dirt) scratches it and is next to impossible to recover the original finish. My recommendation is to clean it with non-abrasive techniques and paint it the classic gray of prior exhausts. I am not in favor of a polished muffler where you can see the shine. If you must re-finish, there is value to a polished finish facing the engine, tin and rear bumper to reduce radiant heat transfer. Just don’t make the shine visible from under the rear. Best, Grady
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+1 on the Book!!!! Great Read....not sure about the stainless.
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I too am a happy owner of Mr. Wilkinson's entertaining read. I recall though, that the book very eloquently proved that Porsche owners are generally like magpies...
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Mmmmm... shiny...
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I was afraid somebody would point that out. But I don't polish my Fabspeed muffler, although I must admit it's off at this very moment and the other day I did go over it with a Scotchbrite kitchen pad...
No, I don't routinely remove the muffler for cleaning; I needed to take it off to get at the backside of the big red rear reflector, which I just replaced with a body-color c/f panel.
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