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KatAddict    POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Greencastle, PA, USA |
posted 10-03-2001 10:22 PM
    
Has anyone attempted to polish the frame which is visible from the rear. If so how and what were the results... ------------------ |
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PROWLER-KEITH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:British Columbia\ Canada |
posted 10-03-2001 10:33 PM
lynnpr2001--- I've done mine it is a bit of hard work but well worth it looks great. I used a product that my polisher buddy put me onto it's called WICKED METAL POLISH, I will give you the address to call for some, it is the best I have ever come across as of this time and I've tried just about everything on the market trying to polish all the aluminum on my harley, it will even take the heat blueing off the pipes with some work. will post latertoday or in the AM PK |
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WILD THING POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Harrisville, R.I. |
posted 10-04-2001 07:21 AM
HEY KEITH SOUNDS GREAT HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO POLISH! AND HOW ABOUT SOME PICTURES, AND WHAT IS THE COST OF THE PRODUCT?, I'VE THOUGHT ABOUT DOING THIS |
Andy R  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Cincinnati, OH |
posted 10-04-2001 08:05 AM
I have seem some polish jobs and it can look like chrome!! It's a great idea since anyone behind you can see lots of aluminum in the back. I plan to work on mine over the winter. I tried a little and is pretty simple, maybe a bit time consuming. ------------------ |
Kozican    POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:HOUSTON,TEXAS |
posted 10-04-2001 08:21 AM
Chris (CNote) in Dallas has his done. It really looks GREAT! Im not going to bother with it though. Im just going to STEAL HIS since he has DEEP POCKETS. He can AFFORD to donate me his!!! LOL Don |
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Eric Wolf POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada |
posted 10-04-2001 08:40 AM
I took the cross member, round braces and the tube braces running front to back out, they easily unbolt. Polished them on a buffer wheel and touch them up occationaly with Never Dull. I also polished the main frames members that are visible with Never Dull, I do it every major wash and they keep getting better. ------------------ |
WildCat            POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 10-04-2001 09:11 AM
Did mine with semi-chrome. This is the best I have found. It can be bought at motorcycle shops. I've seen it other places too. Yes it can look like chrome. You just have to stay after it. ------------------
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PROWLER-KEITH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:British Columbia\ Canada |
posted 10-04-2001 09:19 AM
WT it took me a few days of off and on working on it. I live on the coast so they where a little more work than someone living in the dryer climates, plus I use my Kat lots so it's been wet lots of times. This (wicked) product is IMO far better and longer lasting than any other. I took a bottle down to Deadwood and showed some of the guys how good it was and they where very impressed. The cost is about $13 to $15 for a good sized bottle oh yeah that's Canuck funds also so for the mighty buck it's a real deal. PK |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 10-04-2001 01:39 PM
PK, who are you trying to kid? I knew you always had a bottle in your hand, in Deadwood. A lot of people claim it is cough medicine or snake bite medication, but polish is a new one. lol. |
dpena POA Site Supporter Administrating Kat Visit Dan's Prowler Excitement Personal ScrapBook From:San Jose Ca Santa Clara |
posted 10-04-2001 06:01 PM
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cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX |
posted 10-05-2001 08:52 AM
Thanks, Dan for the picture!! At night when the head lights hit it BEAMS like Chrome! I will post a few more pictures and tell you how I did it when I have alitte more time, but work calls ------------------ |
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cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX |
posted 10-05-2001 08:53 AM
Don, Your a nerd. LOL ------------------ |
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Kozican POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:HOUSTON,TEXAS |
posted 10-05-2001 03:20 PM
Chris, Ninny Ninny Boo Boo  LOL |
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WILD THING POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Harrisville, R.I. |
posted 10-05-2001 07:03 PM
OH YEAH YOU THINK DAN'S REAR END LOOK'S GOOD YOU SHOULD SEE MINE? (HUH), SERIOUSLY WHERE CAN YOU GET THIS WICKED METAL POLISH OR SEMI-CHROME FROM AND HOW MUCH? |
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PROWLER-KEITH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:British Columbia\ Canada |
posted 10-10-2001 08:28 PM
ED if I remember Deadwood correctly YOU we're sneaking around with AC pedaling your ware's (you guy's we're calling it Prowler Juice I thk) all the while dressed in your super hero costume and AC in his Sasq. outfit LOL I remember the Canadian Coffee and I think Livin xxxxl Bill Dan's looks so good that's what i'm trying to accomplish with mine.. The address is (Wicked Product. Corona CA. 91605) PK |
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cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX |
posted 10-10-2001 08:46 PM
Ok guys that is my car. LOL ------------------ |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 10-10-2001 09:16 PM
PK, that is defamation of character saying that I would be seen in public with Sasquatch. I catagorically deny it. Show pictures if you want to prove it. I wonder if he actually shows up in photographs. He sure has been low key the past few weeks. |
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KatAddict POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Greencastle, PA, USA |
posted 10-10-2001 09:20 PM
Bought some "SEMI CHROME" today at a motorcycle dealer. Going to try it tonight. Let you know how well it works. Driving Yellow in a Parage on the 27th. Hopefully my new chrome wheels will be here by then...can't wait. ------------------ |
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PROWLER-KEITH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:British Columbia\ Canada |
posted 10-10-2001 10:43 PM
Ed I can't help what I (thought) I saw but please don't quote me on this but????? You guy's looked like you we're tighter than a skin on a weiner most of the time like the dynamic dueooooooh LOL. Sorry Chris |
YELLER CAT POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:FLORIDA, USA |
posted 10-11-2001 08:43 PM
I started with "wet" 600 grit wet-or-dry 3M Automotive Sandpaper, then "wet" 1000 grit followed by 0000 steel wool before the polish, whatever brand you choose. I have found they are all pretty much the same. This will require lots and lots of elbow grease, but the results are well worth it. The secret is not the brand of polish, but the amount of elbow grease. Don't forget to do the side frame rails in front of the rear wheels. GOOD LUCK, Jay. ------------------ |
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KatAddict POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Greencastle, PA, USA |
posted 10-11-2001 09:40 PM
Regarding the Frame Rails, I talked with a friend who is a steel maker. He is doing plans to make Polished Stainless Steel Covers for the Frame Rails in front of the rear wheels. Should look great... ------------------ |
MeanGene POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Burtonsville, MD |
posted 10-12-2001 07:49 AM
Darcy, You guys are causing me to work too hard on this! I found 3M has a product called HookIt Finishing System for this wet/dry process and paint finishing applications. LPL Body Works 5815 Contented Lane, Amarillo,TX sells this (806)359-9783 $27.60 + S&H. It's a velco (hand covered) pad that includes 10 round - 1000-grit, 10 round - 1500-grit paper. This allows for tight contours, and curved surfaces, places a Mouse sander or dremel tool can't go. Compounding and polishing help to a degree, but achieving that lacquer / near-chrome look can only be achieved by fine sanding. After all that hard work, be sure to seal the results! ------------------ |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 10-12-2001 08:58 AM
quote: My two friends (?) Ed and PK bashing me!!! FYI, I have pics of both of you standing with me, requesting my autograph (ala Wildcat), and I being so kind as to fulfill your requests. If I ever see you two hawking my autograph on EBay, the rath of AC will come down on you......... While it is true that I have spent less time on website (mating season in Az), I continue to check in and read the questions of our fine association, and do my part to answer and expand my knowledge onto the others. I have had many offers from other car websites to switch my allegiance, but have chosen to be loyal to the following of the POA (PRICELESS). I have delegated Marty Usher and Chris CNote to answer many of the questions that I do not personally have time to answer. WAIT,,,,I hear the mating call over yonder,,,,,,,,,,,,,,got to GO! ------------------ |
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cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX |
posted 10-12-2001 09:17 AM
PK, I cut a brass template out the same shape and had it chromed with the bolts, Then glued it to the frame and the put the bolts back in. Hope this helps Chris ------------------ quote: quote: This message has been edited by cnote6 on 10-12-2001 at 09:19 AM |
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PROWLER-KEITH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:British Columbia\ Canada |
posted 10-12-2001 09:23 AM
Jay did you have a lot of marks on you side rail in front of the rear tires and on the lower rear cross bar under the trans axle, I have quite a few and was thinking of using W/D paper Darcy have you sealed yours after polishing,and if so what all did you seal THKS PK PS A/C get over it or I'll tell everyone I got an e-mail from the LADA & CITREON clubs asking about you. using my name for references again EH??????? PK |
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