07-14-2016, 01:24 PM
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wet sanded its stainless steel. then I replaced the muffler with an aftermarket muffler
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07-14-2016, 04:03 PM
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Location: S. New Jersey
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When i buy porsche parts
I feel like I'm the catcher
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07-14-2016, 08:37 PM
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Location: Greater Seattle, WA
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Brasso here. It's what I had laying around, and seemed to work just fine. Stainless steel polished aftermarket muffler and tips. I'm sure the original tips are also polished stainless steel, and would guess the original muffler is mill finished (not polished) stainless steel.
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Last edited by jakeru; 07-14-2016 at 08:44 PM.
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08-04-2016, 06:56 AM
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Location: New Jersey
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I just used Brasso this week, and am very happy with the results. The tailpipe looks new again.
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08-04-2016, 08:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nieuwhzn
Who cares?! It's going to get dull again quickly. All the polishing makes it worse. Just drive the car.
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Nooooooo..... don't listen to these naysayers. Shine those pipes!
I bought a very rough PSE and brought it back to life - I first used a 2" 320 grit Scotch Brite Polishing Ball on a power drill along with Blue Magic Metal Polish Cream. It took the top layer of grit off. I then used brake cleaner, Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish and applied this by hand using 0000 super fine steel wool . This cleaned it up more and added some shine. Lastly, I put several coat of Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish on by hand rubbing it in well then buffing it with a soft cloth. I would guess I put 10 to 12 hours into the polishing of it.
Before and after.... I regularly get under the car to admire it!
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2016 BMW M2, 6 Speed LBB - ED 7/2016
1997 993 Cab - Sold; 1997 993 Turbo - Sold
2001 Boxster S - Original Owner - 30K Miles -SOLD
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08-04-2016, 09:26 AM
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2003 Base 5-speed
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Stoneham, MA
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Holy cow, Chuck. That looks incredible. I think I have a new project for this weekend.
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08-04-2016, 11:21 AM
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2003 Base 5-speed
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Stoneham, MA
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I have a Base with the single oval tip. I thought I'd get a head start by taking it off and polishing it. Having trouble getting the bolt off. At first I just thought it was bit rounded, but now it appears (from a position lying on my back) to be welded. Anyone have issues with this?
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08-04-2016, 01:09 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: San Diego
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muffler tips
I gave up on polishing the muffler tips. When I did the Pedro hack I had the system thermal coated with a titanium finish. Job done!
Last edited by Keith Newby; 08-04-2016 at 01:17 PM.
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08-04-2016, 01:14 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: California Central Coast
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grc0456
I have a Base with the single oval tip. I thought I'd get a head start by taking it off and polishing it. Having trouble getting the bolt off. At first I just thought it was bit rounded, but now it appears (from a position lying on my back) to be welded. Anyone have issues with this?
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Is your tip removable, or do you have the upgraded cover? My old cover was held on by a pinch bolt on the side that was like a 6mm hex.
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08-04-2016, 01:18 PM
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still plays with cars...
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Baden, ON, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grc0456
I have a Base with the single oval tip. I thought I'd get a head start by taking it off and polishing it. Having trouble getting the bolt off. At first I just thought it was bit rounded, but now it appears (from a position lying on my back) to be welded. Anyone have issues with this?
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Could be a welded on tip, depends on the year. Earlier cars had them welded on. Later years had bolt on tips. Don't take it as gospel, but I think 2002 was the changeover year.
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08-04-2016, 01:23 PM
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2003 Base 5-speed
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Location: Stoneham, MA
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The bolt is on the bottom on my 2003 Base. Can't imagine why they would weld it, but - oh well, getting the tip off to polish is not exactly a critical job.
Nice, Keith!
I'd really like "Chuck level" shine as the redesigned rear bumper on the 03 has the vents which make the muffler more visible.
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08-04-2016, 03:18 PM
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
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Location: Montreal, Canada
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Originally Posted by alm001
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WHERE did you find that clip !? I thought I'd seen all the TG episodes but I don't remember this one. Obviously an older one. Love it! 
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08-05-2016, 01:18 AM
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Crib
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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My given favorite, has been in the garage for the last 10 years (same tube, still works, dont need much at a time).
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08-05-2016, 04:49 AM
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Teddyonine
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Charleston WV
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Originally Posted by grc0456
I like the Mom with kid in the background checking him out.
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I don't think I'll ever look at my car the same way ever again....
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08-05-2016, 05:05 AM
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01101
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: CT
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Quote:
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WHERE did you find that clip !? I thought I'd seen all the TG episodes but I don't remember this one. Obviously an older one. Love it! |
This was the Patagonia special. Hammond's Mustang had the filler tube behind the rear plate so a laugh was had. The music that accompanied the scene really provides the finishing touch. 10/10 Highly recommend.
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