Pipe Turning Colors

[GSXRFANN]

I have an RS-3 Carbon pipe on my bike, and I am wanting to make it shine a little more as the heat seems to have worn off some of the shine. What can I use on the pipe and be safe about it.

 

[bigjohn141]

off the carbon or the stainless?

 

[pure_ego]

I would try some kinda mild car wax on the carbon... course it may totally screw it.. but I doubt it.. probably get the crud off it though.

try it on the back somewhere first though.

 

[Furball]

Not sure how to get the carbon to shine....if its the pipe or metal...then I suggest Nevr-Dull by Eagle 1...it rocks...

 

[shenoyp]

Can you make Carbon Fiber shine like other metals

 

[nitrousjunkie]

Can you make Carbon Fiber shine like other metals

WTF? Carbon cans are resin finished!

 

[WarBaby]

The clear surface layer of carbon fiber resin can be polished smooth like most plastics using a fine buff, plastic rouge, and very light polishing pressure (you don't want to overheat and melt the resinous surface layer).

I polish BDE carbon fiber mufflers frequently and they shine nicely with a wet-looking finish. Here's about what you can expect:

 

[GSXRFANN]

Dang!!, that looks GREAT!!!! Can you give a little more specific details and instructions??? I hate to sound dumb, but I dont want to mess up a good pipe!!
TIA

 

[WarBaby]

Dang!!, that looks GREAT!!!! Can you give a little more specific details and instructions??? I hate to sound dumb, but I dont want to mess up a good pipe!!
TIA[/QUOTE]

Thanks! I pioneered the polishing process of BDE/Hindle Carbon Fiber mufflers and your question reminds me of someone asking The Coca Cola Co. for the ingredients of their soft drinks.

I use a 1.5 HP pedestal polishing motor driving a variety of types and grades of buffing wheels and rouges. If you want to polish yours, warm the decals with a hair dryer and carefully peel them off (not to save the decals but to NOT scratch the CF). If you don't have access to a polishing machine, don't try it by hand because it will be glacially slow!

If I could be of further service to you... Polishing Link