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  • Start date Start date Oct 25, 2024

DemonGT

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Tried out a 3m restore kit.

Before/After


 
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gkomo

now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft
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Turned out really good!
 
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Noobz347

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This:

Spray Max 2K Clear Coat Aerosol High Gloss Finish

Get a durable, UV-resistant high gloss finish with Spray Max 2K® clear coat. Easy spray application, quick dry, and long-lasting protection.
steelfxpatinas.com

To help keep them that way.
 
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limp

wrap a little cheese around it and its a done
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I used 600 grit sandpaper ( wet ) then 1000 then I took my buffer with some Adams Polish on it... Worked really well and I didn't have to buy anything.
 
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Looks great! Like a previous comment mentioned you should clear coat them so it lasts. I tried some Mothers Aluminum polish and a Powerball on the faded headlights on my Tacoma and it came out amazing so I might try it on my Fox.
 
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