refinishing muffler and negatives with no cat?

[Soma576@xxxx]

Hey all,

two questions:
1. i want to refinish my muffler. it looks like it is rusty even though it 
really isn't since it's stainless.... i don't need it to look like chrome, i 
just want it to look like it is new again. is a muffler best painted, or is 
there a polishing job that can be done? i'd obviously bring this to a 
specialist.

2. i'm interested in the catalytic converter straightpipe since i live in a 
state without emissions testing. it would be ideal to do this job when i 
refinish the muffler. is this a very difficult job? are the bolts typically 
quite rusty and solid? also - are there any downsides to removing the cat 
besides higher hydrocarbon emissions?

any thoughts are welcome!
Andy

Soma576@xxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102


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