how do you prep but weld elbows for turbo manifolds?

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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 08:21 AM
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Default how do you prep but weld elbows for turbo manifolds?

was wondering what some of you use to prep stainless butt weld elbows before welding? any info would be great!
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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Default Re: how do you prep but weld elbows for turbo manifolds?

Wire brush wheels, scotch brite wheels, buffers ect... try searching around, plenty of people mention this in several threads. Hope this helps
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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Default Re: how do you prep but weld elbows for turbo manifolds?

My process is kinda long but its worth it at the end. I use a small tumbler i have. Toss it in and tumble for the day. Next day is 3m scotch bright disc and buff them up. Let me see if I can find some pictures
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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Default Re: how do you prep but weld elbows for turbo manifolds?

i have thought about the tumbler idea. do you have any pics of the elbows after just tumbling them?
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