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18_stuart_88
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PostPosted: 21:17 - 02 Nov 2005    Post subject: How Do I Bring A Shine? Reply with quote

Hey,

Was just looking at my bike there! Noticed my exhaust is looking, well a bit coppery browny coloured!

Ive got a NSR 125 R1 Standard Exhuast. On my recent days off work ive been trying to fix it up.

So the question is.....

How do i bring the shine back to my exhaust?

It doesnt need to be sparkling just anything other that that coppery colour ( not very atractive )

Cheers

Stu
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PostPosted: 21:22 - 02 Nov 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

try autosol, clean the exhaust, dry it, then rub some autosol into the metal, leave it for about 15 min, and using a clean cloth, buff to a shine.
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PostPosted: 21:26 - 02 Nov 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Would Halfords sell this?

How much does it cost?

Thanks Thumbs Up

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PostPosted: 21:37 - 02 Nov 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

lol i dont know hay all you over in england love hallafords so much, ive never even heard of it here in N.Ireland lol

You should be able to get it from any car shop at all, probably even in any good hardware shop, but try a car c=shop first. Im guessing that hallafords place would sell it if they sell bike stuff.

it shouldnt be more than about 3 or 4 £ for a tube of it.

not only is autosol good for polishing metal, its good for cleaning rust and gunk off metal too.
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PostPosted: 21:46 - 02 Nov 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice one, thanks mate!

Halfords is just Amence Laughing

Its like gigantic hardware store! They sell everything from Barbey push bikes to heavy duty chainsaws Laughing

If your ever in Britain go to the local one! its class Thumbs Up

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PostPosted: 22:43 - 02 Nov 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

+1 for autosol. I swear by it. Not sure if you can get it from Halfords, but I expect you can pick it up in most car shops.

Good luck buddy Thumbs Up!
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PostPosted: 00:09 - 03 Nov 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

get it from halfords......£4.99 i did Mr. Green Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 15:42 - 03 Nov 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

SavageKymco wrote:
leave it for about 15 min,

Why?????????
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PostPosted: 15:49 - 03 Nov 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

ZRX61 wrote:
SavageKymco wrote:
leave it for about 15 min,

Why?????????


if you leave it on for a while, it soaks into the rust/dirt, and starts to break it down, making it easier to rub tha gunk off.
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PostPosted: 12:49 - 05 Nov 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

A good bodge job is to use metal polish from the house. Just buff it out, it leaves a shiny finish but won't do as good a job.
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PostPosted: 17:26 - 05 Nov 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

SavageKymco wrote:
if you leave it on for a while, it soaks into the rust/dirt, and starts to break it down, making it easier to rub tha gunk off.

You're supposed to clean the part BEFORE you polish it.... Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 20:08 - 05 Nov 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

yea, but the auto sol helps to clean the gunk off.
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PostPosted: 20:12 - 05 Nov 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

SavageKymco wrote:
yea, but the auto sol helps to clean the gunk off.

If the pipe is stainless or chrome ya spray it with oven cleaner & then just hose it down...
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PostPosted: 21:11 - 05 Nov 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

ZRX61 wrote:
SavageKymco wrote:
yea, but the auto sol helps to clean the gunk off.

If the pipe is stainless or chrome ya spray it with oven cleaner & then just hose it down...


nice tip there thinks Mr. Green Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 22:00 - 05 Nov 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

riichy wrote:
nice tip there thinks Mr. Green Thumbs Up

It removes all the burnt on crap etc.. but it also strips paint & dissolves aluminium so be careful where ya spray it.... I usually remove the system from the bike & then hit it with the E-Z Off.
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