How do i keep the exhaust clean??

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Jonny96
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How do i keep the exhaust clean??

Post 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??
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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

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metal polish
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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

Post by iAmbu »

Use this:

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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

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Thanks :)
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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

Post by ryancooke »

i just use normal machine polish (for buffing cars) and a cloth wrapped round each exhaust tip and get rubbing :yes: i tried to make that so it didnt sound sexual lol:shrug:
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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

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Toothpaste works apparently - I use Silvo usually
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Post 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
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Autosol??? Did I get that wrong again!!!
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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

Post 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!
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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

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pimp my roc wrote:Autosol??? Did I get that wrong again!!!
just don't get em mixed up
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andy wrote:
pimp my roc wrote:Autosol??? Did I get that wrong again!!!
just don't get em mixed up
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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

Post by weebadbilly »

I know a few people with show cars who swear by Meguirs NXT Metal Polish.

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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

Post 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.
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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

Post by greeper »

weebadbilly wrote:I know a few people with show cars who swear by Meguirs NXT Metal Polish.

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I can recommend this... even after three years my exhausts on my ST3 looked like new :)
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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

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Defo a brillo pad to remove the excess carbon and Meguirs NXT Metal Polish to make it shine!
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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

Post by iAmbu »

scirocco wrote:Defo a brillo pad to remove the excess carbon
Would this not scratch the metal?
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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

Post 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...
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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

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I used to use Mer on my old minis chrome bits, worked a treat.
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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

Post 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
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Re: How do i keep the exhaust clean??

Post by Cooper1981 »

Another vote for the Megs Metal Polysh here. They came up a treat when i washed the car tonight.
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