downpipe cleaning

[solorider]

i have been busy cleaning my downpipes,i have got one downpipe done,the 2nd is part done,i am using my dremel with a polishing mop but they dont last too long,one type that im using last for one pipe,i am also using some stainless steel cleaner,the first pipe is what i started with

and this is what one of the better pipes looks like

not bad but does need tlc,
now this is the first pipe that i have done,just 3 to go

[MEM62]

Dremel, what a great little tool.  Got mine to cut off a rusted nut and it sorted it in no time.  I have used it on may occasions since, 

[Falcon 269]

Dremels are great but a little on the small side for this sort of job.  Worth investing a few quid in a pukka polishing kit comprising the various mops and compounds.  Ebay has dozens on offer, some for a little as a tenner.  Slot the mandril into your drill and crack on, finish with your metal polish of choice.

I attacked the Akra headers off my Fazer a few days ago.  Single-skin stainless, they'd suffered a bit since I fitted them 2 years ago but a few hours with the drill and mops and they came up a treat.

From this:




To this:



and finally this:

[jeffco]

Hey Mike
Your pipes looked tanned rather than dirty

[Falcon 269]

Hey Mike
Your pipes looked tanned rather than dirty

That's a good way of looking at it.   

Actually, they suffer most because I store and handle pool chemicals in my garage and the chlorine dust has a tendency to get everywhere.  Add a little humidity and it soon takes its toll on shiny bare metal.