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Old 07-26-2011, 02:34 PM
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can you polish titanium like this as well?
 
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thought i was using Mothers but i actually am using a Meguiar's product works on all metal surfaces

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...?T1=MEG+G13508
 
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Old 07-26-2011, 03:20 PM
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mine usually just get black/dirty on the bottom of the lip. Easiest/quickest solution if youre just doing a quick cleaning of the car is to use a kitchen sponge on it (rough side, but not the metal one). Most exhausts already have a slightly brushed finish so it works.
 
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Originally Posted by LisbonsG35
Nevr-dull oxidizes... It creates the green build-up and looks terrible if you dont regularly shine it. I use this crap in the navy and it is NO BUENO! Mothers Mag/Aluminum Polish is perfect for this! I suggest people clean them with a quick detailer (NO WAX) first. Then let them dry, Leave the mothers on for about 30 minutes, then use a microfiber rag and really polish it deep. then wipe it down softly with a clean microfiber or a screen cloth (for laptop screens)
Thanks for the info. I considered looking into nevr-dull since they recommended it so highly. I'll stick to Mothers.
 
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Old 07-27-2011, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by rhampsterwha2
thought i was using Mothers but i actually am using a Meguiar's product works on all metal surfaces

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...?T1=MEG+G13508
I use Meguiars on paint... I think mothers is better on the metal and Meguiars is good for paint... Thats just me though lol
 
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Old 07-27-2011, 08:33 AM
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Thanks for the info. I considered looking into nevr-dull since they recommended it so highly. I'll stick to Mothers.
Nevr-Dull is used for brass... thats its main purpose but you have to regularly maintain it. Mothers has a protective layer that will not oxidize to it would be best to stick with Mothers in my opinion at least.
 
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Old 07-27-2011, 08:37 AM
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can you polish titanium like this as well?
Yep
 
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Old 07-27-2011, 09:46 PM
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Here are my before and afters using a Porter Cable and Optimum Metal Polish

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This is something great pics are uploaded...
 
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I used mother's and it worked great!
 
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Old 08-17-2011, 07:56 AM
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I'm not sure if anyone else mentioned you can also use steel wool 0000 grit, paired with your favorite metal polished, I use Autosol metal polished for my exaust, follow by some Menzerna 85rd polish compound on a polishing pad, follow by either klassen or duragloss sealer, my exhaust always looks shiny and clean, no carbon build up and is low maintanence.
 
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Wow, had no idea polish products could make this big of a difference
 
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so will mothers mag & Aluminium Polish work on the stock muffler to make it shine like aftermarket?
 
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Originally Posted by jonavalos93
so will mothers mag & Aluminium Polish work on the stock muffler to make it shine like aftermarket?


Uh....no. The muffler/tips need to have been polished and the OEM muffler wasn't.

On polished parts like aftermarket mufflers and tips, I've had really good luck with Eagle One NevR Dull polish wadding. Once I get it applied and wiped off.....I'll spray on a thick coat of Pledge Furniture polish. The Pledge has a UV protectant in it that also keeps the aluminum/titanium from oxidizing so quickly.....plus it smells Lemon Fresh!

 
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i need to buy some mothers mag! this stuff looks like it really works.
 
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