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DougKauer

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polishing compound
« on: July 20, 2014, 12:53:30 PM »
What do people use as a polishing compound on the tunnel to shine it up?  Thanks for any info,   Doug

Dandb7

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Re: polishing compound
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2014, 05:27:04 PM »
Hi Doug,

I use MOTHERS Mag and aluminum polish...

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gixxer6

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Re: polishing compound
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2014, 07:26:32 PM »
I use Mothers also. 

DougKauer

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Re: polishing compound
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2014, 10:35:56 PM »
Thanks for the info Dan and Gixxer6.  Doug  :)

jimvw57

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Re: polishing compound
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2014, 08:23:35 AM »
You forgot the elbow grease...

Dandb7

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Re: polishing compound
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2014, 12:49:12 PM »
So true.....you'll need lots of that and patience.....but once you're done...you'll smile..!!!
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Re: polishing compound
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2014, 02:19:30 PM »
I don't have much patience, but I am very persistent! 

DougKauer

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Re: polishing compound
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2014, 03:25:08 PM »
What about using a polishing ball that attaches to your drill like they use to polish the rims on cars.