Exhaust cleaning

Taymaishu · 03-15-2011, 07:38 PM

Hiya all,

My exhaust tips are horrid at the moment. I'm planning a full wash and self-detail for this weekend, and it's about time I sucked it up and got stuck into the tips and visible part of the muffler.

Has anybody that has the aluminium exhaust used a cleaner and had it work well?

Cheers,

Alex

gazz · 03-15-2011, 07:46 PM

TRy Autosol "Shine". It's milder than the normal "Metal Polish". Works well on my alloy tips. If you have the black tips then test on an inconspicuous area first.

Taymaishu · 03-15-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gazz

TRy Autosol "Shine". It's milder than the normal "Metal Polish". Works well on my alloy tips. If you have the black tips then test on an inconspicuous area first.

Thanks mate - will definitely try it out. Available Autobarn, Supercheap etc?

Dackelone · 03-16-2011, 02:46 AM

I just use soap and water with a good micro fiber towel. Then I put some "paint sealant" on then. I can't believe how much better they look(and last!) with some paint sealant on them! I never would have thought to seal them - was it not for this forum!

Dackel

Road Train · 03-16-2011, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by gazz

TRy Autosol "Shine". It's milder than the normal "Metal Polish". Works well on my alloy tips. If you have the black tips then test on an inconspicuous area first.

gazz is bang on the money.

I use it on the chrome on my truck. The 'metal polish' is a bit harsh.

Supercheap have it.

Taymaishu · 03-16-2011, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Road Train

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazz

TRy Autosol "Shine". It's milder than the normal "Metal Polish". Works well on my alloy tips. If you have the black tips then test on an inconspicuous area first.

gazz is bang on the money.

I use it on the chrome on my truck. The 'metal polish' is a bit harsh.

Supercheap have it.

Thanks guys! My tips have plagued me for a while - time for a wash and full detail this weekend :-)

Much appreciated :-)

Alpine* · 03-16-2011, 05:34 AM

I use a meguiars metal polish, specifically designed for motorbike chrome parts. It works really well on both the chrome and alloy of the exhaust system. I also use a brush, again a meguiars number, to well and truly clean out the inside of the tips, comes up great.

banglemangle · 03-16-2011, 07:18 AM

Mine fell off in the Brooky Mall car park - lol

Took my mind off the dirt!

Reminds me, car due for first 2011 car wash!

Taymaishu · 03-16-2011, 07:46 AM

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Mine fell off in the Brooky Mall car park - lol

Took my mind off the dirt!

Reminds me, car due for first 2011 car wash!

Lucky AMP - they've taken custody of your exhaust tips! Or it's those cleaners.. They have sticky fingers!

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Alpine* Brigadier General 1282 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I use a meguiars metal polish, specifically designed for motorbike chrome parts. It works really well on both the chrome and alloy of the exhaust system. I also use a brush, again a meguiars number, to well and truly clean out the inside of the tips, comes up great.
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