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Polishing The Tunnel
- AHHHH
started by ZRT600
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September 28th 2009 at 12:13 AM
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ZRT600
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2914 Posts 
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Member Since: November 19th 2002
Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 09 X-Fire 800 SnoPro
2008-2009 Miles: 610
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I started to polish up the tunnel on the Crossfire the other day and wow, those cutouts and sharp spots are a pain to polish around. Anybody have any tricks? I think if nobody has any tricks other than elbow grease or a powerball next weekend might be a long weekend.
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September 28th 2009 at 7:30 AM
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03Pro-X700
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03Pro-X700 wants to get rid of my cdi, tach, wiring harness, and old cover. PM if interested.
Updated Last Sunday at 11:26 PM
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Member Since: December 13th 2003
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 2003 Pro-X 700 144"
2008-2009 Miles: 860
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Doing the crevices and cracks by hand is about the only way to go if you want to do it properly. The powerball works nicely on completely smooth surfaces, however the running board grips and tunnel supports on my pro-x just will rip it to shreds in a few minutes so i do most by hand. Its a lot of work but it pays off when you can see a nice reflection!
2003 pro-x 700;
TracksUSA 144" tip-up rail extensions
1.25 camoplast predator /120 1.40' extreme max SS studs
VanAmburg tunnel extension
SLP Powder-Pro skis, Powder-Coated suspension
Holtzman tempaflow-420 main jets
10-64g weights w/ round almond spring
24/42 gearing, gutted airbox, PERC, torque arm
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September 28th 2009 at 10:29 AM
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PolarisRMK09
Starting Member
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19 Posts
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Member Since: September 26th 2009
Location: Duluth, Minnesota
Current Sled: 2009 RMK 700 155"
2008-2009 Miles: 3400
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use a tooth brush for the grips on the rails it works good
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September 28th 2009 at 12:06 PM
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PrtclMn001
Doin' the things a particle can...
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272 Posts 
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Member Since: January 6th 2009
Location: Oneida, NY
Current Sled: '09 Arctic Cat T500
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buy lots of beer and put decent music on. 
it's a PIA but it's worth it.
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September 28th 2009 at 12:09 PM
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shortstop20
I NEED SNOW!!!!
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Member Since: August 9th 2004
Location: Stickney, SD, USA
Current Sled: '09 Summit XP 800R 154" X
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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Quote originally posted by PolarisRMK09
use a tooth brush for the grips on the rails it works good
Great idea, I never would've thought of that. 
2009 Ski-Doo Summit XP 800 154" X package - Quick Clickers, Between the Lines Designs Ice Scratchers, Tunnel & Rail Stiffeners
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September 28th 2009 at 2:01 PM
[ Modified September 28th 2009 at 2:02 PM
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Quinlan
Department of Corrections
Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated...
Updated Friday at 6:19 PM
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Member Since: December 8th 2003
Location: Fargo, ND, USA
Current Sled: 06 SP 440/700, 98 ZR 600
2008-2009 Miles: 365
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Quote originally posted by PrtclMn001 buy lots of beer and put decent music on. Liquid motivation and rockin' tunes; that's how I did mine! I spent many, many hours polishing the tunnel of my SnoPro (primarily by hand), and had a few bloody fingers when done. The final product was almost a mirror finish though.  Polished tunnel - almost there...
2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI
1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom
1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600
A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion.
Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut!
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September 28th 2009 at 9:33 PM
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will_5
A.T.A.C.
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Member Since: May 20th 2008
Location: Northwest Alaska, USA
Current Sled: 2003 F7
2008-2009 Miles: 1000
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Quote originally posted by Quinlan
Quote originally posted by PrtclMn001
buy lots of beer and put decent music on.
Liquid motivation and rockin' tunes; that's how I did mine! I spent many, many hours polishing the tunnel of my SnoPro (primarily by hand), and had a few bloody fingers when done. The final product was almost a mirror finish though.
Polished tunnel - almost there... Badass...what did you use?
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September 28th 2009 at 10:23 PM
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Quinlan
Department of Corrections
Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated...
Updated Friday at 6:19 PM
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9723 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: December 8th 2003
Location: Fargo, ND, USA
Current Sled: 06 SP 440/700, 98 ZR 600
2008-2009 Miles: 365
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Thanks.
I was trying various polishes at the time. Wicked Metal Polish, White Diamond Metal Polish, Mothers Mag & Aluminum, Polishing compounds with sewn buffs, and so on.
The key I found was using whatever polish you want until you get somewhat of a reflection. Personally, I liked the Wicked Polish...it seemed to work quicker than the Mothers that most people use (though it, too, works). After you have a reflection, use Mothers BILLET polish. It is spendy, but it works. Every application of BILLET the reflection got a little clearer. I just kept going at it until I liked the finish.
I'm also trying something new this year. I bought a bottle of Zaino ClearSeal. It's supposed to lock in the shine for longer, allowing more time between polishes. A few people on HCS have used it with success. Time will tell if it works for me. I sure hope it does. It, too, was not cheap.
2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI
1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom
1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600
A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion.
Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut!
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September 29th 2009 at 11:07 AM
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ZRT600
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2914 Posts
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Member Since: November 19th 2002
Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 09 X-Fire 800 SnoPro
2008-2009 Miles: 610
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Quote originally posted by Quinlan
Quote originally posted by PrtclMn001
buy lots of beer and put decent music on.
Liquid motivation and rockin' tunes; that's how I did mine! I spent many, many hours polishing the tunnel of my SnoPro (primarily by hand), and had a few bloody fingers when done. The final product was almost a mirror finish though.
Polished tunnel - almost there... Wow, thats pretty good!
I never thought of the toothbrush idea, I'll have to try that, I've been spending an hour here and there doing my tunnel, and it's starting to get better, but I still have a LONG ways to go.
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September 29th 2009 at 11:18 AM
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Craig_Polaris
Junior Member
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147 Posts
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Member Since: November 11th 2008
Location: Derry, New Hampshire, USA
Current Sled: 2002 Edge X 800
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how long till you have to repolish it? does it last long
2002 Edge x 800; Recently swallowed a valve so, New wiseco pistons, rings, pins, circlips, renikisil cylinders, and updated lower end bearings.
- Slp single Pipe and Can
- Vforce3 Reeds
- Slp air horn and gutted box
- 140/310 Slp primary spring
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September 29th 2009 at 11:51 AM
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Quinlan
Department of Corrections
Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated...
Updated Friday at 6:19 PM
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9723 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: December 8th 2003
Location: Fargo, ND, USA
Current Sled: 06 SP 440/700, 98 ZR 600
2008-2009 Miles: 365
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Depends on how meticulous you want to be. A polished tunnel will not stay shiny/polished very long. First couple rides and you will see a difference from the oxidizing.
2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI
1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom
1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600
A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion.
Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut!
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September 29th 2009 at 6:25 PM
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will_5
A.T.A.C.
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752 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: May 20th 2008
Location: Northwest Alaska, USA
Current Sled: 2003 F7
2008-2009 Miles: 1000
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I'm gonna give that a try this fall.
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September 29th 2009 at 7:23 PM
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mn580rider
waiting on a few partsthen "el-cougre" will be done
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Member Since: August 13th 2008
Location: Monticello, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 1990 arctic cat cougar
2008-2009 Miles: 515
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Quote originally posted by Quinlan
Quote originally posted by PrtclMn001
buy lots of beer and put decent music on.
Liquid motivation and rockin' tunes; that's how I did mine! I spent many, many hours polishing the tunnel of my SnoPro (primarily by hand), and had a few bloody fingers when done. The final product was almost a mirror finish though.
Polished tunnel - almost there... niceee!!!
1990 cougar "need info on stock clutching, or perf. cluthing"
*tuned air box
*plastic 08 f8 skis
*new .85 track
*completely re-built the skid, sanded and painted all parts separately
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September 30th 2009 at 12:59 AM
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roughrider99
Its not turbo lag, its foreplay
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Member Since: March 11th 2006
Location: Consul, Saskatchewan, Canada
Current Sled: 06 Lite Apex MTX
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ugh good idea about the toothbrush, i've been polishing tunnel and polishing rails to prep for anodizng. i got fustrated trying to hand polish rails so i'm bombin at them with powercone and its working so far. would waxing be the best bet to create a seal to make the polish last longer?
i ride where its steep n' deep :P
06 apex mtn
excell mtn lite exhaust, fox floats on the front, Timbersled lightweight drop brackets
mtn mod seat, timbersled barkbuster front and mtn tamer rear suspensions,simmons gen 2 skis
MMP freedom axle with (3) 9 in. blaze billet wheels,Gravity worx billet lefty throttle, Cr Racing 9" risers
162 2.5 Camo Xtreme track
YAMAHA BABY!
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October 5th 2009 at 11:24 AM
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Craig_Polaris
Junior Member
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147 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 11th 2008
Location: Derry, New Hampshire, USA
Current Sled: 2002 Edge X 800
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i used the mothers polish and a home made powerball and it worked the nuts!!! looks so good
2002 Edge x 800; Recently swallowed a valve so, New wiseco pistons, rings, pins, circlips, renikisil cylinders, and updated lower end bearings.
- Slp single Pipe and Can
- Vforce3 Reeds
- Slp air horn and gutted box
- 140/310 Slp primary spring
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October 5th 2009 at 11:29 AM
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sledfreak139
Sled Junky
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Location: Derry, NH, USA
Current Sled: 05 Polaris Switchback 600
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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home made power ball = ball of cloth put on a drill being held on by elastics lol
2005 Polaris Switchback 600: SlyDog PowderHound Ski's, SLP Air Box Mod, V-Force 3 Reeds, 144" track fully studded, Powermadd Pivot Riser and 4" block, Polaris Hand guards,
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October 7th 2009 at 3:10 AM
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1SethW
Im not Judging... I'm just sayin
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132 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 15th 2009
Location: Wahkon, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 2002 Edge X 700
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I just did my sled though im sure some of you already heard me talk about blue magic etc it looks awsome here is a pic of just the first time over! Oh and for the cutouts I like to use fluffy chunk of a towel or a shirt etc and use a flat head screw driver to push on it but make sure if you do try this to make it thick so you do not scratch your tunnel!!! 'not me in the pic'
Thanks,
Seth W
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October 9th 2009 at 10:27 AM
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ridingthe600edge
sleds are all polished up and waiting for snow!!!
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Location: Lowell, In
Current Sled: 2001 600 edge/2009 600 IQ
2008-2009 Miles: 1200 done
2009-2010 Miles: 2=yard!
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over 6 hours on both sleds and still not done yet!!! the 2009 came out really good as it was still new. the 2001 is being a royal pita!!! 2000,3000 grit wet sand and 0000 steel wool, taking a while but looking good. will have to find a good sealant to hold the shine though
2001 600 edge X almond spring on primary with 60gm wieghts, s&s rumble pack, gutted air box 6" woodys doolys carbides,196 woodys 1 1/4" studs
2009 600 IQ shift all stock still a virgin!! not for much longer
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