12-03-2013, 09:04 AM
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I used mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish on my Boxster's exhaust.
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12-03-2013, 12:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck W.
I used mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish on my Boxster's exhaust.
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Wow, is that and OEM back box you've made look that shiny?
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12-03-2013, 12:58 PM
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If it is an option, remove the tip and use a cloth buffing wheel mounted to a bench grinder along with some compound. Failing that, a buffing cloth attachment for a drill, if no there follow Chuck's advice along with some elbow grease.
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12-03-2013, 05:51 PM
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I have heard (Not tried) that Coke and foil work.
See the YouTube video: How to clean chrome - YouTube
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12-03-2013, 05:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by evan9eleven
Wow, is that and OEM back box you've made look that shiny?
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It is an OEM '03 exhaust I had modified by FD Motorsports. While it was off the car I polished to a mirror finish. No one besides me enjoys it. 
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Last edited by Chuck W.; 03-29-2015 at 09:08 AM.
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12-03-2013, 07:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck W.
It is an OEM '03 exhaust I had modified by MD Motorsports. While it was off the car I polished to a mirror finish. No one besides me enjoys it. |
I enjoyed it.
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12-04-2013, 12:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tucker2
I enjoyed it.
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Me too!
I was under the impression from looking at my rusty OEM muffler that it was just galvanized mild steel. Chuck, does it stay shiny like that without a lot of maintenance? It looks like stainless. Nice!
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12-04-2013, 01:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by evan9eleven
Me too!
I was under the impression from looking at my rusty OEM muffler that it was just galvanized mild steel. Chuck, does it stay shiny like that without a lot of maintenance? It looks like stainless. Nice!
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Mikez is right, it is stainless steel. I have about 3,000 miles on the muffler when that photo was taken. Very easy to maintain once you get it to shine.
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12-09-2013, 10:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck W.
Mikez is right, it is stainless steel. I have about 3,000 miles on the muffler when that photo was taken. Very easy to maintain once you get it to shine.
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Here is why I didn't think it was stainless... 9 years of German winters were not kind to this muffler. Though it would be a great before-and-after comparo if I polished this one up... 
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12-03-2013, 06:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck W.
I used mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish on my Boxster's exhaust.
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WOW! Did you use a microfiber cloth or a polisher extension for a power tool?
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12-03-2013, 07:15 PM
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Never Dull will sure help you get it clean. You can polish from there.
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12-03-2013, 08:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisZang
WOW! Did you use a microfiber cloth or a polisher extension for a power tool?
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Just a rag and buffed it with a microfiber cloth.. all by hand.
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2001 Boxster S - Original Owner - 30K Miles -SOLD
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12-04-2013, 02:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck W.
Just a rag and buffed it with a microfiber cloth.. all by hand.
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you must have strong hands because that's really an impressive result. I have polished Fabspeed tips and using the Mother's polish and the Never Dull has not made a budge in the caked-on carbon. I'm hessitant to get out the dremmel, I might just send it out.
I once worked with a DIY'er guy who polished exhaust manifolds to mirror shines from oatmeal finishes. He used some sort of wheel brush.
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12-04-2013, 04:46 PM
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Perfectlap, I have had carpal tunnel. Honest! Its a labor of love cause the things that break on these cars is unbelievable!
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