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Old 05-26-2007   #1 (permalink)
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***** it! I was coming home from a ride and I pulled up into my drive way and my brother had just pulled in. I decided to do a U-turn and park on the street. Unfortunately I took a wide turn and was about to run into my brothers truck. I slowed down to make a sharper turn and down I go. What an idiot! Right when I tried to correct my turn I knew I was going down. Damage isn't too bad. Does anyone know how to polish out stainless steel pipes (Predators)? There is a small scrape at the end of the pipe by the British customs emblem.
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trust me I had a low speed highside and did the same damage, in a little while you wont even know about that scrape anymore.
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I removed some scrapes from my preds using emory cloth - depends on damage - I started with 400 grit using it right on the damage only - then work your way up and expand the sanded area as well to blend everything together. I went 400- 600-800-1200-2000- then finished up with an electric drill / cotton wheel and wenol's polish or blue majic.
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I know I will eventually forget about it. I just get bummed thinking about it because I've spent so much time and money. Then I go and pull this dumb*** maneuver.
Thanks for the advice Thrux-ton-up, I will give it a try this week.
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I`m glad you survived your ordeal with a positive outlook. If its any consolation,one of your old Thrux mufflers [slightly modded of course] is anchoring my new 2into1 system. :-D
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