Powerbomb Header Finish - buff it yourself!

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Old 07-15-2011, 03:42 AM
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Am I out of control? I love how the stock header is glossy, so I got out the polishing wheel and stainless compound and polished my powerbomb header. How does it look?


 
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Old 07-15-2011, 03:54 AM
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I JUST BOUGHT A USED ONE! and it was EXTREMELY tarnished...so i literally, 5 minutes ago, hit it with a few coats of 2000 degree primer and black, with some red on the gaurd and tip...

I had no idea you could POLISH stainless now i feel like a tool. If the paint flakes off im deffinately giving it a try.
 
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Old 07-15-2011, 04:09 AM
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Pretty damn good. I bought mine used also..

Cool how that polishing turned a mega bomb into the powerbomb thats mounted up in the first pics....
 

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Old 07-15-2011, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.P
I JUST BOUGHT A USED ONE! and it was EXTREMELY tarnished...so i literally, 5 minutes ago, hit it with a few coats of 2000 degree primer and black, with some red on the gaurd and tip...

I had no idea you could POLISH stainless now i feel like a tool. If the paint flakes off im deffinately giving it a try.
You can brush acetone on it and start over
 
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Old 07-15-2011, 05:14 AM
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threadjackasaurus....this should match the SF good tho...


how do you keep stainless from tarnishing?
 
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Old 07-15-2011, 05:28 AM
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That actually looks pretty awesome! Black and red

Heres a pic or two of the megabomb, took about a half hour

BEFORE

A FEW SPOTS

HALF WAY DONE
 
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Old 07-15-2011, 06:14 AM
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This was in alot worse shape then that, it was almost rusted so to say...maybe it had sat outside for awhile?

I LOVE your shiny pipe it looks awesome!
 
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Old 07-15-2011, 10:37 AM
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It must feel nice to have a nice , shiny new pipe between your legs .
Now I know what to do with mine when it gets rusty
I won't put photos of my experiece tho
 

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Old 07-15-2011, 11:07 AM
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So, how long will that last?
Bet it starts turning in a short period of time.

Nice job though.....
 
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Old 07-15-2011, 02:37 PM
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Ahhh yes..Love SS you can polish it up nicely...I have done many guns,I did polish my pipe but just alittle,I like the Ti look of it I did do my FMF heat shield and tip to full polish look,I made some sweet pieces for my Harley and had them highly polished,,,,Nice
 

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