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Mountainbiker90
Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 01:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm curious to hear of any stories from those that have polished their headers. How hard was it? I polished my frame, but it wasn't a hard metal like stainless is. How's it hold up and does it blue as easy as a new one does? thanks in advance. wondering which route to take- polished or coated.
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Brewtus
Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 02:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Im polishing my stock header now. First thing I did was hit it with a die grinder and a scotch brite conditioning disc. It took the gold color right off. I then hit it with a buffing wheel with rouge and it started to shine real quick. I don't know how it will hold up, but I'll find out real soon. If you polished your frame, the header shouldn't be a problem for you.
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Buellish0
Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 07:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

jett-hot an forget about it!
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Madsx
Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 08:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mine seem to blue less after polishing. Virtually not at all on the front and just a bit on the rear. I wet sanded and hand polished with Mothers mag and aluminum polish and a paper towel(couldnt find any Eagle One local). I like it although I would like to Jett Hot or ceramic coat some day.
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Scoobytwo
Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 08:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

all you need is a little bit of Mother's Billet polish, soft cloth and about a hour of your time. They will shine up nice!
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