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Offline Dave(tm)

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New mod - clean exhaust tips
« on: October 26, 2014, 04:19:50 pm »
I'm not massively into cleaning my car, I'd rather be driving it. However, I found myself free this afternoon, so decided to tackle my filthy exhaust.

Quite a satisfying way to spend the afternoon. Still want to revisit it and get it even cleaner  :smiley:

Before and after...


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Re: New mod - clean exhaust tips
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2014, 04:42:33 pm »
Great job looks good  :smiley:
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Re: New mod - clean exhaust tips
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2014, 05:06:36 pm »
So what did you use then?
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Re: New mod - clean exhaust tips
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2014, 05:10:21 pm »
Quote from: Sug on October 26, 2014, 05:06:36 pm
So what did you use then?

Was about to ask the same question haha my exhaust was black and had to use wet and dry to clean it but struggling to polish the scratches out!
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Re: New mod - clean exhaust tips
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2014, 06:42:39 pm »
Im also interested in what you used on them mate as look spot on!
Tried cleaning mine but still not happy with them!
Thinking of going to local power flow fabricators and getting them to weld some stainless tips on for me :-)
Problem then solved forever as original tips are mild steel  :sick:
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Re: New mod - clean exhaust tips
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2014, 06:49:35 pm »
brasso or silvo will do a good job :happy2:
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Re: New mod - clean exhaust tips
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2014, 07:08:04 pm »
Thanks guys. There are still a few black speckles that I want to get rid of, but I'm pleased with the result.

I bought myself some Autosol metal cleaner from my local car spares shop (£3.99) and then add a few bits from Home Bargains. Scouring pads, some cloths and for some reason, a dishmatic.

Technique was apply> scrub> repeat. Occasional polish with the cloth. Overall cost was about a fiver plus elbow grease!

Afterwards I gave the car a quick wash as it looked wrong!

Well worth a try - get yours posted!

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Re: New mod - clean exhaust tips
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2014, 07:10:03 pm »
Oh and the dishmatic was awesome for the "scrub" stage/s.

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Re: New mod - clean exhaust tips
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2014, 07:22:13 pm »
Autosol is good, used it before with good effect.. as long as it hasn't been left too long to etch into the metal, it can be brought back.. evidence above, good work mate :D
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Re: New mod - clean exhaust tips
« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2014, 07:37:03 pm »
I have found T Cut good for removing the stubborn stuff off chrome/stainless exhaust tips.
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Re: New mod - clean exhaust tips
« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2014, 08:31:57 pm »
Always use autosol...very good
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Re: New mod - clean exhaust tips
« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2014, 11:12:21 pm »
Use 000 grade wire wool with a decent metal polish, it won't scratch.
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Re: New mod - clean exhaust tips
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2014, 02:50:24 pm »
 :congrats:

nice work Dave.. +5bhp points to you....  :happy2:
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Re: New mod - clean exhaust tips
« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2014, 05:29:59 pm »
Quote from: eddy_30 on October 27, 2014, 02:50:24 pm
:congrats:

nice work Dave.. +5bhp points to you....  :happy2:

Thanks ;)

Not sure about the +5bhp though. I will have to get it RR'd as i am expecting 10-15bhp gain.

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Re: New mod - clean exhaust tips
« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2014, 06:20:50 pm »
here's my :)
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