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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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Just did my bi-annual exhaust tip cleaning,I learned about Simichrome when I came to this forum,it's awesome stuff and a little goes a long way! about $7 on Amazon. Used my drill and a homemade arbor with polishing pads,then go over it by hand then a clean cloth rubbed by hand. Phone pics not the best detail but you get the picture....















btw my NPP is open all the time,cleans up real nice!!
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Definitely good stuff. Nice exhaust filler plate. Looks really good
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Looks good!
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Looks great.

Now I have to go do mine....
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Nice. I'll have to try that when I use up the last of my Brasso.
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Thanks Don...!! Looks great and terrific info for all of us.
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Yes, simichrome is great. It's what I use. I'll buy 3 or 4 tubes on line & stock up.
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Could you tell me where you bought the polishing pad shown on the end of your drill? And what exactly it's called so I'll know what to ask for at the store?
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Could you tell me where you bought the polishing pad shown on the end of your drill? And what exactly it's called so I'll know what to ask for at the store?
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Could you tell me where you bought the polishing pad shown on the end of your drill? And what exactly it's called so I'll know what to ask for at the store?
Originally Posted by ittlfly
Go to Amazon and search buffing kit
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My tube of simichrome just arrived yesterday. Also got some cockpit premium to clean the interior vinyl and Meguiar's wheel cleaner. Gonna be busy tomorrow.
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Details Details looks good dont you love weekends?
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Originally Posted by boofus1
Could you tell me where you bought the polishing pad shown on the end of your drill? And what exactly it's called so I'll know what to ask for at the store?
Actually, I got a sheet of it from work and just cut round disc's out of it. It's hard felt polishing pad like this from Brownells dot com




or at Amazon too.
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Great product, looks good.
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Your tips look great. I am going to give it a try.
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Looks good!
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They still have drills with cords ... just kidding, looks good
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Looks good I need to do mine tomorrow. Simichrome is the best stuff. My dad got me to using it when I was a teenager on my dirt bike.


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Originally Posted by martinf55
They still have drills with cords ... just kidding, looks good
I bought that drill right after my first marriage in 1982!!
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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I bought that drill right after my first marriage in 1982!!
Looks like an old Craftsman....I have one just like it.
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