06-06-2013, 09:01 AM | #1 |
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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? |
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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 |
06-06-2013, 12:17 PM | #3 |
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Thanks - I have 205, the borla stuff and Opti coat (forgot about that!)
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06-09-2013, 01:35 PM | #4 |
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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.... |
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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... |
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