Just polished my new (to me) exhaust

[rvalero]

I recently purchased an L-Tuned exhaust (HKS Limited Ti rebranded by Lexus). To say the least, it needed someone to show it some love. The tip was bent, and the muffler was pretty ugly. I went to work with:
PC 7424 DA Buffer
Wool pad/attachment
Mother's mag and aluminum polish
Drill w/ wool buffing bit.
0000 Steel wool
Glass cleaner
MF Towels


http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/L-Tuned%20Exhaust/L-TunedExhaust_1_before.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/L-Tuned%20Exhaust/L-TunedExhaust_2_before.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/L-Tuned%20Exhaust/L-TunedExhaust_6_WIP.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/L-Tuned%20Exhaust/L-TunedExhaust_3_before.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/L-Tuned%20Exhaust/L-TunedExhaust_4_before.jpg


After a wash and scrub with a tire brush, it's starting to look better, but still REALLY hazy.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/L-Tuned%20Exhaust/L-TunedExhaust_5_WIP.jpg

Several hours later....
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/L-Tuned%20Exhaust/L-TunedExhaust_7_WIP.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/L-Tuned%20Exhaust/L-TunedExhaust_8_WIP.jpg


Before:
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/L-Tuned%20Exhaust/L-TunedExhaust_3_before.jpg

After: There was one area I couldn't get to. Maybe I'll see what I can get for polishing stainless in tight areas.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/L-Tuned%20Exhaust/L-TunedExhaust_10_after.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/L-Tuned%20Exhaust/L-TunedExhaust_9_after.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/L-Tuned%20Exhaust/L-TunedExhaust_11_after.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/L-Tuned%20Exhaust/L-TunedExhaust_12_mounted.jpg

[CandlestickPark]

Night and day difference. Nice work...bling bling!

[rvalero]

Thanks! I was really happy with the outcome, but I should have painted the piping back to the b-pipe.

[CandlestickPark]

You can't see that part of the exhaust unless you are under the car, you are good to go IMO.

[skwirtle]

damn, good recovery!!!! i wish i had the patience for that.

[rvalero]

Thanks. I just got a rotary polisher to make the job easier when I polish my old exhaust before selling it.

[skwirtle]

I might have to steal my buddies and do this to mine lol

[Elvis]

Damn, that's a pretty crazy change! Looks good!

[Mv350]

im gunna have to do this here soon.

[rvalero]

I just polished my old exhaust before I sell it.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/DIY%20Polish%20Exhaust/DIYPolishExhaust_2_before.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/DIY%20Polish%20Exhaust/DIYPolishExhaust_16_after.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/DIY%20Polish%20Exhaust/DIYPolishExhaust_18_after.jpg

[onyxaltezza]

I just polished my old exhaust before I sell it.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/DIY%20Polish%20Exhaust/DIYPolishExhaust_2_before.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/DIY%20Polish%20Exhaust/DIYPolishExhaust_16_after.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/beanDS/IS300%20Pics/DIY%20Polish%20Exhaust/DIYPolishExhaust_18_after.jpg

Hey its me from my.IS. Looks fuggin sick! I did the same thing a few weeks ago and I got blisters, etc, but the results were worth it!

[rvalero]

Hey, whats up Aaron? Do you still have the IS? I didn't get any blisters, but I did further aggravate a sore tendon in my forearm--I'm getting old hahaha.

[evilchargerfan]

wow, nice job guys

(and i thought my polish job using silverware polish was gangster lol)

[dvo2]

I had no idea an exhaust could still shine like that after getting grimey. Great job.

[rvalero]

Thanks guys. It's a lot of work, but worth the results.

[OSSHWA]

Oh wow you put in work on that exhaust! Looks damn near brand new now, good stuff!

[The Reverend]

legit man, i used a mothers powerball with blue magic paste but I must say yours came out better

[rvalero]

Thanks guys. A rotary polisher seems to be the way to go. A wool ball drill attachment works great for the tight areas, and I'm guessing a power ball would do the same. It's also a great way to boost the value of your old exhaust before you sell it.