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Thomas Mulraney
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 01:06 pm, by:  Thomas Mulraney (Mxt_imports) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey everybody, I've got holidays coming up soon so I was thinking about pulling out my intercooler pipes and polishing them up. As the title suggests they are stainless steel. Are there any recommended methods I can use for the best results? I've tried a search but didn't really find anything. I was just planning to get some Autosol, rags and a heck of a lot of elbow grease!

If anyone can give me some more definite direction it would be greatly appreciated! How long do you think it will take per pipe?

Cheers,
Tom
Don Bagnall
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 03:56 pm, by:  Don Bagnall (Baggs) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I would suggest getting/using a bench grinder (cheap at Super Cheap), with a buffing wheel.

Apply buffing compound to (strangely) the buffing wheel, and work your way along the pipes.

Saves a CRAPLOAD of elbow grease, and you will get superior results in 2 shakes of dead dogs willie.

Thomas Mulraney
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 04:01 pm, by:  Thomas Mulraney (Mxt_imports) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Cheers for that Don, will definitely look into it. Actually, come to think of it I think my mate may already have one! I'll give him a call, thanks again Don!
Paul Drane
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 04:12 pm, by:  Paul Drane (Paulwd) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thomas, there are different grades of compound that you can get and used in the right order with the correct wheel on the bench grinder you can get the stainless pipes to a mirror finish shine, you will look like you just spent some time in a coal mine but the end result is brilliant.
Paul Drane
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 04:52 pm, by:  Paul Drane (Paulwd) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Here are a few pics of what you need


Upload
mops, spindle,compounds
Upload
sisal mop
Upload
calico mop

Compounds are from memory green/coarse, grey/medium--use these with the sisal mop, white/fine-- use this with the calico mop.
And a spindle to suit a bench grinder.
If you are going to do it, get yourself a full face shield too.
Thomas Mulraney
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 04:53 pm, by:  Thomas Mulraney (Mxt_imports) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for that Paul, any ideas on what the right order of compounds is, and roughly how long I should use each?

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Tom
Paul Drane
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 04:59 pm, by:  Paul Drane (Paulwd) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'm sure it is green/grey/white then its just keep working metal on the mop, don't spend too much time in one spot, keep rotating. The coarser compound should get you too a dull shine, and the finer compound to a mirror finish.
Practice on something else first, till you feel good about the results you get, good luck,
Paul Drane
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 05:17 pm, by:  Paul Drane (Paulwd) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Here is a link for you Thomas, some good points there, check some other pages from their site, might be of help to you. they mention different colour compounds, but that only depends on who manufactures them,

http://www.englishcustompolishing.com/usca/polishingtips.html
Miles Baker
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 09:03 pm, by:  Miles Baker (Milesb) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If you are working with smooth stainless, only use the stainless compound. You cut by pulling into the mop, and polish by pushing with the mop.
Thomas Mulraney
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 09:48 pm, by:  Thomas Mulraney (Mxt_imports) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thankyou for all your input Paul, I can see you've really gone out of your way to help me, so thankyou. Thanks as well Miles, I will follow up on all the info and see how I go.

Cheers,
Tom
Scott Thompson
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 06:22 pm, by:  Scott Thompson (Scotty) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

after you have polished them you can coat it with clear,so you never have to polish them again,they use it on alloy trays,to get rid of those greasy finger marks . you can brush it or spray it. they even say it leaves no brush marks ,not sure of the name of it but i can ask they sales rep next week if your interested .cheers
Paul Drane
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 06:53 pm, by:  Paul Drane (Paulwd) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Scott, just aside from the polishing thing, can you make it down to Coffs for the first weekend in Dec, Big Banana Cruise?
Scott Thompson
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 07:33 pm, by:  Scott Thompson (Scotty) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

havnt really thought about it ,but yeah probably could
Paul Drane
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 07:39 pm, by:  Paul Drane (Paulwd) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Might see you there then
Alan Kirkbright
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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 07:16 pm, by:  Alan Kirkbright (Frankly) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Scott,you mention coating with clear.
What is it and where can i get it.
Cheers.Al.
Matt Meiers
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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 11:59 am, by:  Matt Meiers (Oldschool) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i think it is called glisten... or some variation of the term glisten
this is the same method applied to standard pipes
http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~doa/buffing%20gear.JPG
http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~doa/bling.JPG
that is after a good sand then a very quick polish just to see how they would come up
cheers
matt

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