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Polished Catback: Is it worth the effort?
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I've never done it, but if I still had my Cobra I definitely would have polished the tubing. Makes so much impact from the rear. Well worth the effort IMO. Even nicer if you have chrome wheels. 
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I was gonna say....... it's a ****in' off-road truck. Who gives a shit if it's nice and shiny.
It's worth the trouble to do it right.
I'm lucky that I have a friend with a big fabrication shop. Belt sanders, 4 hp polisher, and all the expendables. And I have a 4 post lift in my driveway. I was able to pull off the entire system in the morning, drive over to his shop at lunch and be done polishing the entire system by 5pm.
And he even had a full air suit to wear while doing the sanding and polishing.
That suit and it's conditioned air supply made all that filthy sanding and polishing a pleasure.
Now, I just go over the entire system a few times a year with a handful of NevrDull
Nevr-Dull Wadding Polish
I'm lucky that I have a friend with a big fabrication shop. Belt sanders, 4 hp polisher, and all the expendables. And I have a 4 post lift in my driveway. I was able to pull off the entire system in the morning, drive over to his shop at lunch and be done polishing the entire system by 5pm.
And he even had a full air suit to wear while doing the sanding and polishing.
That suit and it's conditioned air supply made all that filthy sanding and polishing a pleasure.
Now, I just go over the entire system a few times a year with a handful of NevrDull
Nevr-Dull Wadding Polish
Damn! That's one sexy ass! :thumbsup:i bought mine with it, but it has required up keep. i definitely think its worth it, but not if the car is a daily
Sean...it's totally worth it. My Stinger catback was in terrible shape and once I had it completely polished and installed it was worth the pounding my fingers took. Here are a few before and afters...the whole catback looked like the muffler portion:
Let me know if you want some help.
Let me know if you want some help.
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Sean...it's totally worth it. My Stinger catback was in terrible shape and once I had it completely polished and installed it was worth the pounding my fingers took. Here are a few before and afters...the whole catback looked like the muffler portion:
Let me know if you want some help.
That looks great. I figured I might as well polish the new catback pipes when they arrive before they are installed.
Yes, I would appreciate a few pointers. I will let you know when they arrive and I will have supply the necessary stuff
(sandpaper, polish, beer, food).
Thanks again
I was going to say, since this is new just take your time. I am with Ryan, if you need some help I am in.
What grits of Paper did you use Ryan?
I would say it would be a good Idea to work on a small area and perfect your technique before you do all of the Exhaust!
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Well now that Corey is in I might as well get a keg (lol). I agree on mastering a small spot first. Probably more talking/drinking will get done than work- that is the plan.
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Well worth it! Use only 3M grit papers and let the fun begin!
Looks amazing. Depends on how much u drive it. It will turn quickly.
Just click the link in my sig! :thumbsup:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/how-230/568983-how-polish-your-exhaust.html
Looks 1,000x better
Awesome, thanks!!
No problem. :beer:
I'm going to have a local powder coater do my rear pipe's in a Chrome Finish.. I'll post up picture's. I did my borla cat-back 2 yrs ago, but I'm not going to spend that much time on my magnaflow set-up..Lol
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