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I am going to try and polish my side pipes to ‘like new’ status. Has anyone else out there attempted same? I don’t mind standing on your shoulders if you could pass along any tips or miracle creams you might have discovered. I already have a small tub of Mother’s aluminum and mag polish. Wasn’t sure if there was something better out there. Or are there prep steps I need to do before I starting going after the pipes?
As always, many thanks to this wonderful community.
Scott
Which pipes do you have? Stainless or maybe ceramic coated?
Compound 302 for stainless
it's amazing what that 302 compound will do for a set of the stainless steel side pipes!!
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Top one if after a trip to Ohio from NY
The other is after cleaning with the 302 compound
I had just sold the old pipes and wanted to clean them befor shipping them.
I now have the gas-n performance side pipes
They’re stainless steel
Do you have a link for the 302 compound? I tried to find it on Amazon but got many results but nothing like your picture.Quote:
Originally Posted by egchewy79
This is the stuff https://weldingsupply.com/cgi-bin/ei...NDEF:X:ARCP302 I don't see it on the Amazonian site anymore. Be sure to use some polish after to make them look shiny.
This was a pleasant surprise. I noticed the Harley folks raving about it, and thought I would give it a try. My stainless pipes weren't too terrible, but I was surprised at the low effort and the results. They looked fantastic. Going to be an occasional maintenance thing for me from here on.
https://www.amazon.com/Surf-City-Gar...ct_top?ie=UTF8
I use Barkeepers friend followed up with Mothers metal polish and it does a nice job. Even removed the yellowish look the pipes were getting at the bend where they exit the body.
https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Keepers-F...8569844&sr=8-8
https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-05101...8569898&sr=8-2
Just rub it on and wipe off or is there some sort of cleaner involved?Quote:
Originally Posted by R. Button
You can use a soft damp sponge or damp blue cloth shop towel, dip it in the "paste" and apply. Let is sit a minute or less and wipe off with damp cloths. As I mentioned, polish after for a nice shine as the compound makes them look dull. You can use Blue Magic compound after or any good polish. Oh, there's no elbow grease needed with the 302, but you'll use some with the polish. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jwebb
Caution! Compound 302 is great, but very caustic! Use gloves and clean with lots of water.
I used to be a volunteer emergency response team member at my former employer and was certified as a medic first responder, so I'm always curious as to what's actually in stuff and how nasty it really is. Here's the MSDS on Compound 302:Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa
https://www.wmillc.com/uploads/2/7/5...ss_cleaner.pdf
It's basically hydrochloric acid paste with a pH of -0.5 :eek: You definitely do not want to get this stuff on skin, clothing, etc. or inhale the fumes.
Also don't leave anything steel exposed to the vapor or anywhere close. It will rust very quickly!
Thanks for the heads up Johnk
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Well, not the best photo in the world but I use California Purple Polish for all my metal and plastic polishing needs. You can get it on Amazon nowadays.
Best of all, for those that hate California - California Purple Polish is not based in California, nor is the product made in California!
I have tried a few different things, including Barkeepers Friend, Mothers metal polish, etc. Nothing works like Compound 302.
Bat Spit.....nuff said...da Bat
Is that the Compound 302 secret ingredient? :p Maybe you used a "p" instead of an "h" there to throw us off track a bit?Quote:
Originally Posted by j.miller