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| GaroldShaffer |
 Jun 24 2006, 09:12 AM
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You bought another 914?  Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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The chrome tip on my muffler is starting to get little rust spots. Is there to clean that up? I also have some spare mufflers I want to sell but before I do I would like to make the tips look better. So what do you use?
future mufflers for 1 Ansa & 1 Monza Attached image(s)  
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 24 2006, 04:55 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(itsa914 @ Jun 24 2006, 11:12 AM)  The chrome tip on my muffler is starting to get little rust spots. Is there to clean that up? I also have some spare mufflers I want to sell but before I do I would like to make the tips look better. So what do you use? future mufflers for 1 Ansa & 1 Monza Well, the muffler tips in the first photo are toast - no polishing in the world will bring them back. Second one has possibilites, though. I frequently "harp" about Simichrome. Bikers have used it forever because it is only mildly abrasive & leaves a very nicely polished appearance. At one point, years ago, I used it on my headlight motors & they looked like they were chromed when I was finished. Fortunately I let the pot metal go back to it's original "tiger stripe" finish - but it took years! Stuff works great & no one will ever get me to change. Worth a try. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 28 2006, 04:53 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Here's a before & after using the miracle "S".
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| 73Phoenix20 |
Jun 30 2006, 02:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 15-June 05 From: Michiana Member No.: 4,283 |
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Jun 28 2006, 02:53 PM) Here's a before & after using the miracle "S". Pat is absolutely right, Garold! Apply Semichrome with Bronze Wool (NOT steel wool!!!) and the results are nothing short of a miracle! Bronze Wool is hard to find, but West Marine stores usually carry it in different grades. Try it w/ the Semi on the first muffler tips; nothing to lose, and I think you might just be surprised! Of course, once the chrome is gone, the base metal will keep on rusting unless you coat it with something... |
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| 914runnow |
Jun 30 2006, 06:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 19-April 04 From: Modesto California Member No.: 1,948 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(itsa914 @ Jun 24 2006, 07:12 AM) The chrome tip on my muffler is starting to get little rust spots. Is there to clean that up? I also have some spare mufflers I want to sell but before I do I would like to make the tips look better. So what do you use? future mufflers for 1 Ansa & 1 Monza Welllllll on #1---I would use 'Naval Jelly' rust remover first.... with an sos pad.... IF the chrome is an acne case...Don't even waste another dime.. Sand it or bead blast the entire mess and paint it all.. OR sell it as is..Leave it to the next owner.. #2-Leave 'Naval Jelly' on chrome for 10 mins..Rinse off and use any light chrome polish on the shelf..Turtle Wax has a good/cheap one.. I like the Semi Chrome..But It Aint No Sho Muff.. Save the Semi Chrome for your good stuff.. |
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| 914runnow |
Jun 30 2006, 06:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 19-April 04 From: Modesto California Member No.: 1,948 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Jun 28 2006, 02:53 PM) Here's a before & after using the miracle "S". Wow....That has to be the 'Shiniest' flash back valve on the planet!!! |
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| edwardb33 |
Aug 9 2006, 09:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 85 Joined: 18-March 04 From: Toronto, Canada Member No.: 1,817 |
Thanks for the tip. Never heard of this before.
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