Whatever it takes to remove the muffler from the bike.ġ) Pin punch out the centre of the existing rivetsĤ) remove old packing material and discardĥ) wire brush clean the exterior of the perforated inner tubeĦ.) When reinstalling end caps and muffler onto exhuast pipe, run a bead of gasket goo to ensure a good seal.Ħa) For mat material, wrap mat around tube and re-insert into mufflerĦb) For loose material, insert end containing the perforated tube, and stuff material into cavity using a rod to push it down and compress. I went with both a mat style and loose pack fibreglass.

Note, this does not apply to the factory fitted muffler, as it uses a series of baffles for sound deadening. This process was done on a Yoshimura R-77 Carbon, though the process is basically the same for all others. It's quite a simple process, go-to-whoa in under an hour. Most companies will sell specific repacking kits though for less than half the price, any decent packing material will achieve the same effect. The process is now complete.Most manufacturers of aftermarket mufflers recommends repacking their slip-on mufflers every 15-18K kilometers though can be extended depending on style of driving and climate.

Finally, the nails are wiped once more with a lint-free wipe soaked in nail surface cleanser.

The nails are cured for another 30 to 60 seconds.

The nails are shaped, buffed, and wiped with a lint-free wipe covered in nail surface cleaner.

Again, this will vary depending on the Polygel brand.

The nails are cured again for 30 to 60 seconds.

Lim recommends Sleek Nail Harmony Gelish Polygel Slip Solution ($9) and the dual-ended Makartt Poly Nail Gel Brush & Picker ($10).

Cooking Spray While a properly seasoned cast iron pan is non-stick, these can be a bit temperamental, so giving the pan a good spray is just good sense. A brush is dipped into a slip solution (a solution that makes it easier to shape the Polygel) and used to pat down the Polygel and sculpt the nail into the desired shape and length. Knitting needle, stir-fry chopstick, ice pick, long pokey thing like a fork, meat fork, or your favorite thin stick this will be used to flip the balls of dough over as they cook.A pea-sized amount is applied to the nail plate. The nails are cured (dried) for a duration specified by the Polygel brand under an LED light.After applying a dehydrator to the natural nails, either an acid-free primer is used or a gel base coat will be applied. Depending on the brand of the Polygel, this step will vary.Any debris on the nail is removed with a lint-free wipe soaked in nail surface cleaner.Next, the cuticle (the thin layer of tissue attached to the nail plate) is removed and the nail plate is buffed.The first step is sculpting the natural nail into the desired shape.

Long poky thing