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downpipe cleaning - solorider - 11-11-11
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
![[Image: IMG_0390.jpg]](http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/solorider_uk/IMG_0390.jpg)
and this is what one of the better pipes looks like
![[Image: IMG_0437.jpg]](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
![[Image: IMG_0436.jpg]](http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/solorider_uk/IMG_0436.jpg)
Re: downpipe cleaning - MEM62 - 11-11-11
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,
Re: downpipe cleaning - Falcon 269 - 11-11-11
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:
![[Image: P1010868.jpg]](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/P1010868.jpg)
![[Image: P1010868.jpg]](http://foc-u.co.uk/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/P1010868.jpg)
![[Image: th_P1010868.jpg]](http://foc-u.co.uk/%5BURL=http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/?action-view¤t=P1010868.jpg%5D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/th_P1010868.jpg)
To this:
![[Image: P1010870.jpg]](http://foc-u.co.uk/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/P1010870.jpg)
![[Image: th_P1010870.jpg]](http://foc-u.co.uk/%5BURL=http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/?action-view¤t=P1010870.jpg%5D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/th_P1010870.jpg)
![[Image: P1010870.jpg]](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/P1010870.jpg)
and finally this:
![[Image: P1010873.jpg]](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/GTX123/P1010873.jpg)
Re: downpipe cleaning - jeffco - 11-11-11
Hey Mike
Your pipes looked tanned rather than dirty :lol
Re: downpipe cleaning - Falcon 269 - 11-11-11
(11-11-11, 03:44 PM)jeffco link Wrote: Hey Mike
Your pipes looked tanned rather than dirty :lol
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. :'(