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How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:23 pm
by Jonny96
Had the same problem on my old GTI, could never keep the exhaust clean!
Anyone got any methods for keep the exhaust free from stains??
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:23 pm
by wigit
metal polish
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:28 pm
by iAmbu
Use this:
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:04 pm
by Jonny96
Thanks
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:21 pm
by ryancooke
i just use normal machine polish (for buffing cars) and a cloth wrapped round each exhaust tip and get rubbing
i tried to make that so it didnt sound sexual lol:shrug:
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:00 pm
by R6BTT
Toothpaste works apparently - I use Silvo usually
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:33 am
by CTRnutter
R6BTT wrote:Toothpaste works apparently - I use Silvo usually
Try brasso its slightly less harsh apparently well it works for me anyway lol
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:08 am
by pimp my roc
Autosol??? Did I get that wrong again!!!
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:34 am
by kianok
CTRnutter wrote:R6BTT wrote:Toothpaste works apparently - I use Silvo usually
Try brasso its slightly less harsh apparently well it works for me anyway lol
Works a treat!
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:47 am
by wigit
pimp my roc wrote:Autosol??? Did I get that wrong again!!!
just don't get em mixed up
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:21 pm
by sir_rocco
andy wrote:pimp my roc wrote:Autosol??? Did I get that wrong again!!!
just don't get em mixed up
Hmmm, shiny grapes
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:33 pm
by weebadbilly
I know a few people with show cars who swear by Meguirs NXT Metal Polish.
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:26 pm
by silver130
I have noticed this with this car. My previous Audi A3 had the same chrome finish (albeit only One tailpipe) and i never had this problem. I have to polish mine everytime I clean the car because normal washing doesn't clean it properly.
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:33 pm
by greeper
weebadbilly wrote:I know a few people with show cars who swear by Meguirs NXT Metal Polish.
I can recommend this... even after three years my exhausts on my ST3 looked like new
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:29 pm
by scirocco
Defo a brillo pad to remove the excess carbon and Meguirs NXT Metal Polish to make it shine!
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:51 pm
by iAmbu
scirocco wrote:Defo a brillo pad to remove the excess carbon
Would this not scratch the metal?
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:17 pm
by scirocco
So far so good on my exhaust! Just like when your mum cleans her pans lol and I only use the Brillo Pad on the lip that turns black not the shaft...
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:09 pm
by RobRoc
I used to use Mer on my old minis chrome bits, worked a treat.
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 8:25 am
by autoperfection
Autosol and a bit of wire wool gets the exhausts back to shiny, but if you want to use a product that helps prevent further tarnishing, Raceglaze Alutech is a great product - you can use it with a normal microfibre, or with some wire wool for a bit more oomph, and it leaves behind a protective film that helps keep them shiny for longer
Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:36 pm
by Cooper1981
Another vote for the Megs Metal Polysh here. They came up a treat when i washed the car tonight.