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Glen e · 06-06-2013, 09:01 AM

This is an area I've never really done as I've never had BIG tips. Mounted quad 4" units yesterday and wonder what everyone is using....I ordered this as a test - any one used it?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I am not looking for bling, bling shine, I am more looking for a sealant that will allow soot and engine gasses to be wiped off easily

What say the experts?

Tecca · 06-06-2013, 10:01 AM

I use 0000 Fine Steel wool and APC on the inside,

then

M205 or Optimum metal polish with a microfiber on the exterior. You can substitute with your favorite mild polish or metal polish.

Then you can follow up with Opti-Coat 2.0 or Klasse AIO

Glen e · 06-06-2013, 12:17 PM

Thanks - I have 205, the borla stuff and Opti coat (forgot about that!)

Glen e · 06-09-2013, 01:35 PM

Got the Borla polish....nice stuff, thick white paste that polishes and cleans well....

will ISP this aft, and opti coat them for added shielding....

McBeevee · 06-09-2013, 06:32 PM

I use an APC and then polish with this (Click picture for link). I love this polish.

Adam's Polishes · 06-10-2013, 09:55 AM

My exhaust tip cleaning/protecting regimen:

Clean with APC to get the soot/dirt off.
If the APC won't get rid of some of the stubborn soot on the inside, use #0000 steel wool with Metal Polish #1.
Metal Polish #1 with a Blue Hex Grip Applicator
Metal Polish #2 with a MF applicator
Quick Sealant to seal them up

Not the world's greatest picture, but you get the idea...

Monchy36 · 06-10-2013, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@Adams

My exhaust tip cleaning/protecting regimen:

Clean with APC to get the soot/dirt off.
If the APC won't get rid of some of the stubborn soot on the inside, use #0000 steel wool with Metal Polish #1.
Metal Polish #1 with a Blue Hex Grip Applicator
Metal Polish #2 with a MF applicator
Quick Sealant to seal them up

Not the world's greatest picture, but you get the idea...

Wait on the right that's how the tips looks before?

Adam's Polishes · 06-10-2013, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monchy36

Wait on the right that's how the tips looks before?

Correct.

Monchy36 · 06-10-2013, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@Adams

Correct.

I need to re-do my detailing closet!

06-06-2013, 12:17 PM	#3
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Thanks - I have 205, the borla stuff and Opti coat (forgot about that!) __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

06-09-2013, 01:35 PM	#4
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Got the Borla polish....nice stuff, thick white paste that polishes and cleans well.... will ISP this aft, and opti coat them for added shielding.... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

06-09-2013, 06:32 PM	#5
McBeevee 220/221 whatever it takes Drives: See sig.... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette In Posts: 1,132	I use an APC and then polish with this (Click picture for link). I love this polish. __________________ Brent 2022 BMW X5 M50i 2022 Ram TRX 2021 GT500 CFHP 2016 Challenger Hellcat A8 1058whp/898wtq 1970 Chevelle SS396 4spd

06-06-2013, 09:01 AM	#1
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Clean and polish exhaust tips - advice please This is an area I've never really done as I've never had BIG tips. Mounted quad 4" units yesterday and wonder what everyone is using....I ordered this as a test - any one used it? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I am not looking for bling, bling shine, I am more looking for a sealant that will allow soot and engine gasses to be wiped off easily What say the experts? __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

06-06-2013, 10:01 AM	#2
Tecca . Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,380	I use 0000 Fine Steel wool and APC on the inside, then M205 or Optimum metal polish with a microfiber on the exterior. You can substitute with your favorite mild polish or metal polish. Then you can follow up with Opti-Coat 2.0 or Klasse AIO

06-10-2013, 09:55 AM	#6
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	My exhaust tip cleaning/protecting regimen: Clean with APC to get the soot/dirt off. If the APC won't get rid of some of the stubborn soot on the inside, use #0000 steel wool with Metal Polish #1. Metal Polish #1 with a Blue Hex Grip Applicator Metal Polish #2 with a MF applicator Quick Sealant to seal them up Not the world's greatest picture, but you get the idea...