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fatdong
05-18-2008, 08:12 PM
ive had some luck with that stuff... mean green? or something. its environmentally friendly or something :mredface:

what do you use

itchy5
05-18-2008, 09:27 PM
i just wash it with soap and water when i wash the car. If its really dirty down there you can use that orange clearner stuff.

dofu2
05-18-2008, 09:28 PM
Metal polish... any...

civicsipower03
05-18-2008, 09:38 PM
Any type of a stainless steall cleaner make shure to whipe it down with water after using any types of substances my tip shines like diamonds.

v1c10us
05-18-2008, 10:17 PM
Coca Cola! saw it on mythbusters, worked better than the leading chrome cleaner.
I scrub some on there and then soak a rag with it and wrap it around the tip, when I'm done with the rest of my cleaning duties I take it off and give it aquick rub and a rinse.

If you get nasty carbon or road tar on there I reccomend some sort of Wheel Cleaner.

!@#$%
05-19-2008, 01:45 AM
i have this stuff laying around and it works really well.

http://shop.ivalueinternet.com/washthecar/images/large/1035605.jpg

oldschoolimport
05-19-2008, 04:19 AM
1500 grit wet/dry sandpaper and wd-40.

T_Virus
05-19-2008, 07:22 AM
I use soap and water...

RHCP0801
05-19-2008, 08:48 AM
i use blue magic metal polish cream, this is how good of a job it did on a 3 year old exhaust

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1897/picture192oy8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

RedSiBaron
05-19-2008, 09:30 AM
i use blue magic metal polish cream, this is how good of a job it did on a 3 year old exhaust

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1897/picture192oy8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

fuck me gorgeous, SOLD

when my exhaust comes in, im going to use this to keep it clean


does that add any protection to the exhaust? if so great

if not, then is there anything out there that i can use to protect the finish on my S/S exhaust??

ive never had an exhaust i needed to keep purdy, so im a newb on this one...

RHCP0801
05-19-2008, 09:35 AM
yea it protects it too, it says on the little tub that it leaves a silicon seal to protect it....and it feels nice and smooth too lol :lol:

RedSiBaron
05-19-2008, 04:36 PM
yea it protects it too, it says on the little tub that it leaves a silicon seal to protect it....and it feels nice and smooth too lol :lol:

oh excellent thanks for the info man!

RHCP0801
05-19-2008, 06:50 PM
no problem

lil_Eggy
05-19-2008, 06:53 PM
i use blue magic metal polish cream, this is how good of a job it did on a 3 year old exhaust

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1897/picture192oy8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

wow man that looks amazing....i bet it took you some time, how long?

oogy-boogy
05-19-2008, 06:55 PM
As Wes stated above - don't be afraid to wetsand. All of my exhausts looked like glass when I finished with them. I would normally wetsand 3 cuts up to 1000 grit and follow with Mothers polish. Looked amazing...

RHCP0801
05-19-2008, 07:01 PM
wow man that looks amazing....i bet it took you some time, how long?

15 mins lol, its easy

RedSiBaron
05-20-2008, 01:39 PM
no problem

actually, where do you find this stuff?

RHCP0801
05-20-2008, 01:58 PM
i bought it at autozone, i can take a pic of the stuff so you know what it looks like

RedSiBaron
05-20-2008, 02:03 PM
i bought it at autozone, i can take a pic of the stuff so you know what it looks like

that would be cool if you want, but im sure i can find it...

too bad i dont know of any autozones close by here...ah well, i guess i wont polish the exhaust before it goes on haha

thanks a lot though!!

RHCP0801
05-20-2008, 02:05 PM
no problem

im sure autobarn or any other ricer DIY store will have it

renovator
05-20-2008, 07:36 PM
As Wes stated above - don't be afraid to wetsand. All of my exhausts looked like glass when I finished with them. I would normally wetsand 3 cuts up to 1000 grit and follow with Mothers polish. Looked amazing...

that would suck for those with burnt titanium tips i would think. :mfrown:

i just use soap and water to rinse, mothers metal polish and a terry cloth after its dry.

jimmyjames
05-20-2008, 08:31 PM
i have this stuff laying around and it works really well.

http://shop.ivalueinternet.com/washthecar/images/large/1035605.jpg
Best stuff to use in my opinion. Has worked for me for 5 years on the EP and through 3 different exhausts.

j0000stin
05-21-2008, 01:30 PM
So I have some mud on my exhaust and its like burned on there because of well the heat of the exhaust..what should I use to get it off?

jimmyjames
05-21-2008, 02:03 PM
So I have some mud on my exhaust and its like burned on there because of well the heat of the exhaust..what should I use to get it off?See post 22

supreme
05-21-2008, 02:04 PM
all purpose cleaner. then if that dont work i use some wd40 and aluminum foil. then i polish it with mothers polisher.

3ree_P
05-21-2008, 02:12 PM
wow you guys go all out on your cleaning shiett!! thats dope tho:whoo:

RedSiBaron
05-21-2008, 02:30 PM
Best stuff to use in my opinion. Has worked for me for 5 years on the EP and through 3 different exhausts.

just picked some up today, excited to give it a try!

jtyler05si
05-21-2008, 02:49 PM
^ i am guessing your avatar, mr. redsibaron, is a picture of yourself....
you remind me of the singer of the band, ten years. he had wicked dreads too....

anyways.....ya

devious05
05-21-2008, 03:05 PM
i have this stuff laying around and it works really well.

http://shop.ivalueinternet.com/washthecar/images/large/1035605.jpg

i have been using this stuff for years. it will even take paint oversray off crome

j0000stin
05-21-2008, 06:16 PM
See post 22

FORSHIZZ!!! im installing my esmm right now so when im done with that ill buy some and try and take it off

jimmyjames
05-21-2008, 07:32 PM
^ i am guessing your avatar, mr. redsibaron, is a picture of yourself....
you remind me of the singer of the band, ten years. he had wicked dreads too....

anyways.....yahttp://www.ephatch.com/forum/showpost.php?p=572053&postcount=4