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CoolATIGuy
QUESTION before my review - anybody polished their headers before and have an estimate on how long it takes from decently golden back to shiny? Especially interested if anyone has used the PowerCone/PowerBall drill attachment. And, how frequently and for how long does it need touching up?
I was picking up some DuPont Chain Degreaser and the DuPont Grunge brush from Wal-Mart today from the small Motorcycle Section (check with your WM first - only some have this), and saw some Meguiar's Metal Polish (~$7) for a small jar. Picked some up, and started going at my exhaust headers. It had a very pleasant scent, not chemically by any means.
Ended up going to PepBoys and picking up a Mothers PowerCone drill-mounted polisher (~$25) - they also make a ball shape, and a mini-ball as well. Basically just a foam cone/ball mounted to a bit that fits into a standard drill. Still expect to get some cramps from being up under the bike, but really eased the work - I don't envy anyone polishing headers by hand (except maybe potential bicep size!)
Only got to 2 of the 4 pipes so far, and even those aren't done, but it's a start.
Before and after you can def tell a difference - however, be prepared that's it's not going to just all come off like dirt or grime and wash away instantly - it's so slow it's hard to tell it's doing anything. It prob took me well over an hour, maybe two just to get as far as I did. Patience is def key here, I found.
The Powercone was def a useful tool, and I'm sure my technique can improve since I haven't done much polishing, but at ~$25 for a handful of foam on a drill bit? Sheesh! Would have been happier with something more like $10...but it's washable so hopefully it'll last for a little while.
There may be better polishes, but I got what was handy. Just my 2c!
I was picking up some DuPont Chain Degreaser and the DuPont Grunge brush from Wal-Mart today from the small Motorcycle Section (check with your WM first - only some have this), and saw some Meguiar's Metal Polish (~$7) for a small jar. Picked some up, and started going at my exhaust headers. It had a very pleasant scent, not chemically by any means.
Ended up going to PepBoys and picking up a Mothers PowerCone drill-mounted polisher (~$25) - they also make a ball shape, and a mini-ball as well. Basically just a foam cone/ball mounted to a bit that fits into a standard drill. Still expect to get some cramps from being up under the bike, but really eased the work - I don't envy anyone polishing headers by hand (except maybe potential bicep size!)
Only got to 2 of the 4 pipes so far, and even those aren't done, but it's a start.
Before and after you can def tell a difference - however, be prepared that's it's not going to just all come off like dirt or grime and wash away instantly - it's so slow it's hard to tell it's doing anything. It prob took me well over an hour, maybe two just to get as far as I did. Patience is def key here, I found.
The Powercone was def a useful tool, and I'm sure my technique can improve since I haven't done much polishing, but at ~$25 for a handful of foam on a drill bit? Sheesh! Would have been happier with something more like $10...but it's washable so hopefully it'll last for a little while.
There may be better polishes, but I got what was handy. Just my 2c!
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I kinda like the bronzy color.
