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Title: downpipe cleaning
Post by: solorider on 11 November 2011, 12:21:29 am

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
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/solorider_uk/IMG_0390.jpg)
and this is what one of the better pipes looks like
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/solorider_uk/IMG_0437.jpg)
not bad but does need tlc,
now this is the first pipe that i have done,just 3 to go
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/solorider_uk/IMG_0436.jpg)

Title: Re: downpipe cleaning
Post by: MEM62 on 11 November 2011, 12:40:23 pm

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, 

Title: Re: downpipe cleaning
Post by: Falcon 269 on 11 November 2011, 01:25:51 pm

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 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Budget-General-Purpose-Metal-Polishing-kit-POL03-/140572806159?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item20bacacc0f).  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:

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/P1010868.jpg)
(http://foc-u.co.uk/[IMG]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/P1010868.jpg)(http://foc-u.co.uk/[URL=http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/?action-view&current=P1010868.jpg][IMG]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/th_P1010868.jpg)

To this:

(http://foc-u.co.uk/[IMG]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/P1010870.jpg)(http://foc-u.co.uk/[URL=http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/?action-view&current=P1010870.jpg][IMG]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/th_P1010870.jpg)(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/P1010870.jpg)

and finally this:

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/P1010873.jpg)

Title: Re: downpipe cleaning
Post by: jeffco on 11 November 2011, 02:44:25 pm

Hey Mike
Your pipes looked tanned rather than dirty :lol

Title: Re: downpipe cleaning
Post by: Falcon 269 on 11 November 2011, 04:59:12 pm

Quote from: jeffco on 11 November 2011, 02:44:25 pm

Hey Mike
Your pipes looked tanned rather than dirty :lol

That's a good way of looking at it.   :D

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.  :'(