Hi Rog, quick question, did you replace the exhaust on your GTI or polish it up?
I've just picked up an 05 DSG in red and whilst in good condition for it's age does need some love like you have given yours.
Thanks
I have tried polishing mine up, ive spent hours on it but can't get it properly shiny. It also looks like some bits have corroded so badly there is section loss.
I use a brillo pad type thing, some wire wool and autosol. If Rog/ anyone can run through their procedure and how long it took them that'd be great
Polishing up the exhaust tips, can take quite some time. Mine took repeat polishing to get them to look ok, they certainly aren't perfect.
The way I did mine, the initial time:- using Autosol and a fine grade wirewool (from halfrauds), I gave them a good scrub, using front to back strokes. Then with the Britemax Twins metal polish, repeated with the wire wool, then the same again with a microfibre towel. Then buff to a shine and seal to help protect them.
Any major carbon build up, around the tip edges, I carefully scraped off with a flat head screwdriver. Then I repeated the process, until I was happy as I could be with the finish.
There are many different products on the market, to help get the desired results. Normally, all it takes is a little knowledge, time and effort
The A4 tips Jay used over the top sound like a cool solution, I will check them out and see. Although my look good enough for me at the moment
