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Old May 21, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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I posted a question on how can I strip and polish my black factory risers. Well forum member JRK5892 came to the rescue with some how to. I think they turned out great and my goal of a chrome front end has happened, with the exception of some chrome switch housings. Thanks Joe!
 
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Old May 21, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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looks fantastic man!!! nice work! just bear in mind... those switch housings are metal as well! just to get your mind turning!
 
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I may have to break out the dremel for those.
 
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i use a loose flap buffing pad on my wheel very light mid level compound and then go to a micro fiber pad with ultra high compound... they shine up SUPER fast!
 
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Look great, nice job. You did that with a dremmel?
 
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Cool...looks like a winter project.
 
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Great job! I think I will look into doing my switch housings.
 
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