Notices
Car Care Discussion on how to keep your pride and joy looking at it's best.

How to polish/Clean exhaust?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 17 September 2006, 05:20 PM
  #1  
~DrEaM~
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
~DrEaM~'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Herts
Posts: 1,746
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default How to polish/Clean exhaust?

okay got my self some metal polish ... Autosol

but what/how do i apply it to my exhaust?? surely not normal polishing pads??

any help?

thanks
kev
Old 17 September 2006, 05:29 PM
  #2  
swtmerce
Scooby Regular
 
swtmerce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 549
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Hi Kev

I used Autosol on mine with just a rag! Put it on and left the polish on for about half hour then got a clean rag and whipped it all off. Came up very shiny!
Old 17 September 2006, 05:45 PM
  #3  
~DrEaM~
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
~DrEaM~'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Herts
Posts: 1,746
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by swtmerce
Hi Kev

I used Autosol on mine with just a rag! Put it on and left the polish on for about half hour then got a clean rag and whipped it all off. Came up very shiny!
thanks tommy
do you want to do mine when my exhaust arrives ??? its got a few black/tar marks on will that stuff come off??
Old 17 September 2006, 06:07 PM
  #4  
swtmerce
Scooby Regular
 
swtmerce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 549
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Autosol is very strong stuff. My pipe had a lot of tar on it and it was tarnished (you know, the browny stain colour). Autosol just takes it all off!
Old 17 September 2006, 07:29 PM
  #5  
StickyMicky
Scooby Regular
 
StickyMicky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Zed Ess Won Hay Tee
Posts: 21,611
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

yup, just used a rag here as well, although i did not leave it half an hour to wipe off
Old 17 September 2006, 07:52 PM
  #6  
Phil
Track Day Organiser
 
Phil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SX
Posts: 23,377
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Meguiars NXT Metal polish did this



Old 17 September 2006, 07:53 PM
  #7  
Phil
Track Day Organiser
 
Phil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SX
Posts: 23,377
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Had done about 15k miles
Old 17 September 2006, 08:13 PM
  #8  
island991
Scooby Regular
 
island991's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South Norfolk
Posts: 1,028
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

ive used brasso.......anyone use this? seems to give mine a real good shine!
Old 17 September 2006, 10:28 PM
  #9  
s70rjw
Scooby Senior
iTrader: (2)
 
s70rjw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,013
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by island991
ive used brasso.......anyone use this? seems to give mine a real good shine!
Yup. Used it for years with great results
Old 18 September 2006, 01:33 PM
  #10  
StickyMicky
Scooby Regular
 
StickyMicky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Zed Ess Won Hay Tee
Posts: 21,611
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

one of my staff uses brasso on his polished wheels LOL
Old 18 September 2006, 08:48 PM
  #11  
Rich @ PB
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (3)
 
Rich @ PB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: AB51 0TH
Posts: 2,562
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

German Applicator Pads are awesome for cleaning up stainless parts with metal polishes - the density of the foam really helps the polishing action.

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/pb68polish.html

Old 19 September 2006, 06:49 PM
  #12  
NorthDownsScooby
Scooby Regular
 
NorthDownsScooby's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: ex 2006 Forester STI in Black, Surrey
Posts: 590
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by phil_stephens
Meguiars NXT Metal polish did this



complete and utter **** !!

Old 23 September 2006, 08:28 PM
  #13  
Phil
Track Day Organiser
 
Phil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SX
Posts: 23,377
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Giving it a final go tomorrow then its going on the car
Old 23 September 2006, 08:29 PM
  #14  
Phil
Track Day Organiser
 
Phil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SX
Posts: 23,377
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Those little dremmels are so cool for cleaning up inside the tail pipe !!
Old 24 September 2006, 09:26 AM
  #15  
Rasher
Scooby Regular
 
Rasher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: From the land of dings and dents
Posts: 4,556
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

is autosol any good for cleaning titanium???
Old 25 September 2006, 03:11 PM
  #16  
Rich @ PB
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (3)
 
Rich @ PB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: AB51 0TH
Posts: 2,562
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Hmm, might be a little harsh, I'd maybe try the Fine Cut Blackfire Metal Polish or even Megs NXT as a starting point. I know Titanium is rock hard, but it's also got a delicate finish which can be easily buggered - I know this from my mountain biking days!
Old 25 September 2006, 07:28 PM
  #17  
F1 CJE UK
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (8)
 
F1 CJE UK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: MK
Posts: 4,931
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

is the Fine Cut Blackfire Metal Polish any good just seen it on your web site any better than Megs NXT
Old 27 September 2006, 02:50 PM
  #18  
Rich @ PB
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (3)
 
Rich @ PB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: AB51 0TH
Posts: 2,562
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yes, I find it has more cut and feels more like a proper metal polish. The only downside is that it doesn't protect like the NXT does, as it's only a polish, not a one step polish/protyectant - on my exhaust tip I use the Blackfire then seal it with Werkstatt Prime Strong, which seems to work really well. Next month we'll also be introducing the heavy cut and finishing versions (for show car bling) too.
Old 01 February 2007, 01:38 AM
  #19  
X30NGO
Scooby Regular
 
X30NGO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Liverpool kidder
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Bit skint after buying poilishes, waxes, glazes, PC's, etc etc. I'm just gonna skimp and use the brasso for now. Gonna shine it up tomorrow. Is there anything i can use as some kind of sealant/protective layer, on the exhaust, so it makes easier cleaning in the future?????
Old 01 February 2007, 04:07 PM
  #20  
Rich @ PB
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (3)
 
Rich @ PB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: AB51 0TH
Posts: 2,562
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Meguiars NXT All Metal Polysh contains some sealant that helps, but it only last 2-3 weeks at a time. I use Jeffs Werkstatt Prime Strong, but it's more expensive; however, it lasts much longer.
Old 01 February 2007, 07:52 PM
  #21  
hoskib
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
hoskib's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: gravesend, kent
Posts: 4,721
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i use Betterware miracle metal polish. never would have thought it, but this stuff is great lasts ages and really takes the crap off of the suface (cleaning rags are black by the time i'm done!)

made a good job of my old Prodrive b/box

Old 03 February 2007, 02:39 PM
  #22  
SirFozzalot
Scooby Regular
 
SirFozzalot's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Essex
Posts: 19,633
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I use this stuff, brings my Blitz NUR Spec up a treat.

Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
KAS35RSTI
Subaru
27
04 November 2021 07:12 PM
fatboy_coach
General Technical
15
18 June 2016 03:48 PM
has-scooby
Subaru Parts
4
06 October 2015 03:47 PM
FuZzBoM
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
16
04 October 2015 09:49 PM
Ganz1983
Subaru
5
02 October 2015 09:22 AM



Quick Reply: How to polish/Clean exhaust?



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:36 AM.