Polishing out a scratch in the exhaust. - SV650.org

25-07-06, 08:34 AM

Yesterday due to one of the people parking really crap at work I had to squeeze my bike into a tight spot to park, when I left I had to get out of the same spot and I caught my exhaust on his foot peg. The result was one scratched exhaust

. It's not too bad and the metal polish I have has made it better but I was wondering what product is best for polishing scratches out of stainless Steel?

Stu · 25-07-06, 09:14 AM

Sandpaper, going finer and finer to 1200 or 1500 Wet & Dry?
Halfrauds have a mixed pack under a fiver.

25-07-06, 09:17 AM

What on the end can?

northwind · 25-07-06, 10:20 AM

Yeah, wet and dry's ideal for polishing metal, starting fairly rough to take out the scratch, then going finer to take out teh polishing marks. A scotchbrite pad- Homebase sell the metalwork ones- is good for second-to-finishing, with autosol to finish off if you want it properly shiny. Myself, I'd not go that shiny, I don't like it- I'd hit it with maybe 600 grit wet, then 1200 wet, then I'd scotchbrite the whole piece to make it look uniform. My grandad taught me "It doesn't matter if it's scratched, as long as all the scratches are going int eh same direction"

25-07-06, 12:22 PM

Yep, I'd agree with all the above suggestions.

In order:
Wet & Dry 600>800>1000>1200
Scotchbrite
Autsol

Just be prepared for it to take a little while, and to get a sore arm!

Marc.

25-07-06, 08:34 AM	#1
creamerybutter Guest Posts: n/a	Polishing out a scratch in the exhaust. Yesterday due to one of the people parking really crap at work I had to squeeze my bike into a tight spot to park, when I left I had to get out of the same spot and I caught my exhaust on his foot peg. The result was one scratched exhaust . It's not too bad and the metal polish I have has made it better but I was wondering what product is best for polishing scratches out of stainless Steel?

25-07-06, 10:20 AM	#4
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Yeah, wet and dry's ideal for polishing metal, starting fairly rough to take out the scratch, then going finer to take out teh polishing marks. A scotchbrite pad- Homebase sell the metalwork ones- is good for second-to-finishing, with autosol to finish off if you want it properly shiny. Myself, I'd not go that shiny, I don't like it- I'd hit it with maybe 600 grit wet, then 1200 wet, then I'd scotchbrite the whole piece to make it look uniform. My grandad taught me "It doesn't matter if it's scratched, as long as all the scratches are going int eh same direction" __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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25-07-06, 09:14 AM	#2
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Sandpaper, going finer and finer to 1200 or 1500 Wet & Dry? Halfrauds have a mixed pack under a fiver.

25-07-06, 09:17 AM	#3
creamerybutter Guest Posts: n/a	What on the end can?

25-07-06, 12:22 PM	#5
walnuts Guest Posts: n/a	Yep, I'd agree with all the above suggestions. In order: Wet & Dry 600>800>1000>1200 Scotchbrite Autsol Just be prepared for it to take a little while, and to get a sore arm! Marc.