Keeping exhaust tips shinny ????

[Glenn McMenamin]

I know i know, i'm a sad sod......


I have upgraded exhaust on my GT3 (Manthey) and can't ever seem to remove the crap that covers them after a few miles in the wet.

Is there anything out there for cleaning, or even polishing these, to stop the build up ???


G.

[verysideways]

Autoglym metal polish - comes in a shiny tube. Good stuff.

Check at your local Halfrauds/Halfwits - they usually keep this stuff in stock.

[Glenn McMenamin]

verysideways said:

Autoglym metal polish - comes in a shiny tube. Good stuff. Check at your local Halfrauds/Halfwits - they usually keep this stuff in stock.

Great, thanks for that VS.

Hmmm, and there was i thinking i new the entire autolglym range !!!!

Clearly need to spend more time in Halfrauds !!!


G.

>> Edited by Glenn McMenamin on Tuesday 10th May 16:53

[AC79xxx]

Alternatively you can try T-Cut as well

[dds1]

and while we are on cleaning type stuff - anyone have and recomendations for getting rid of tar (I used WD40 last time which got it clean off, not sure it does much for the paintwork though)

[Glenn McMenamin]

dds1 said:

and while we are on cleaning type stuff - anyone have and recomendations for getting rid of tar (I used WD40 last time which got it clean off, not sure it does much for the paintwork though)

Autoglym instant tar remover, it's awesome, great for scorched tyre marks after trackdays aswell !!!!


G.

[AC79xxx]

dds1 said:

and while we are on cleaning type stuff - anyone have and recomendations for getting rid of tar (I used WD40 last time which got it clean off, not sure it does much for the paintwork though)

White spirits will remove the tar without damaging the paint but it will remove any polish.

I find WD40 great for cleaning the engine, better than Gunk or Auto Glym engine cleaner as it doesn't dry out the rubber and plastic so much.

[roshambo]

Dab a bit of marg or butter on the tar spot, leave 10-15 mins & wipe off. Was reccomended to me on this board...and it works !

[mutt k]

This topic was visited on another forum recently. The top idea was to use CocaCola, the real thing, and not any diet versions. Take the tips off the car and stick them in a bucket of the stuff. Brings them up a treat apparently, and then polish them afterwards to protect the shine. Can't vouch for this myself though.

[johnp68]

On a similar note, what's the best way to remove all the exhaust residue from the paintwork at the rear of the car? I wash it frequently but I still seem to get a build up of crud above and to the sides of the exhaust. I've tried autoglym tar remove on it and it doesn't really do much.

[verysideways]

Exhaust residue and tar? try Mer, you won't regret it.

[cyberface]

paint 'em matt black, then you won't notice.

[jolley]

Brasso works well on stainless Steel exhausts.

[silver993tt]

For exhaust deposits use a clay bar

[Glenn McMenamin]

mutt k said:

This topic was visited on another forum recently. The top idea was to use CocaCola, the real thing, and not any diet versions. Take the tips off the car and stick them in a bucket of the stuff. Brings them up a treat apparently, and then polish them afterwards to protect the shine. Can't vouch for this myself though.

Makes you wonder what this stuff does to your stomach in that cas doesn't it ????


G.

[mutt k]

Glenn McMenamin said:

mutt k said: This topic was visited on another forum recently. The top idea was to use CocaCola, the real thing, and not any diet versions. Take the tips off the car and stick them in a bucket of the stuff. Brings them up a treat apparently, and then polish them afterwards to protect the shine. Can't vouch for this myself though. Makes you wonder what this stuff does to your stomach in that cas doesn't it ???? G.

Pretty much what I wondered

[AJAX50]

I suppose it gives you a shiny exhaust.

[dxg999]

AC79xxx said:

White spirits will remove the tar without damaging the paint but it will remove any polish.

Will this work for tree sap? I've got tree sap that even a clay bar won't shift. Something to do with a black car and sunshine, I think!