Best way to remove soot from exhaust tips?

After_Shock · 02-24-2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Metal polish?

Yep exactly what I use, regardless how much soot is on and how long they have been left works a treat everytime.

ka24king · 02-24-2014, 12:50 PM

i ordered the auto finesse mercury i will report back with results should be here friday

dP3NGU1N · 02-24-2014, 02:10 PM

Will any of this stuff take off that titanium burn color or is it safe? auto finesse doesn't mention it so I don't know if anyone's tried it.

dmhenderson · 02-24-2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ka24king

i ordered the auto finesse mercury i will report back with results should be here friday

Definitely interested in hearing how it goes. Never used to be a big deal but ever since I ripped the cats off and boosted the car, the soot problem is...noticeable.

H2O_Doc · 02-24-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Definitely interested in hearing how it goes. Never used to be a big deal but ever since I ripped the cats off and boosted the car, the soot problem is...noticeable.

If your car was really all that fast, the g forces would pull the soot off and you wouldn't have this problem.

Trust me; I'm a scientist. You just need more boost.

mrthomr · 02-24-2014, 02:59 PM

Would steel wool work? I think I remember using it on my Borla tips many years ago.

Nick@Adams · 02-24-2014, 03:05 PM

I see you've already ordered, but here's my process for taking care of exhaust tips:

Initial scrubbing with All Purpose Cleaner and some OLD towels to remove as much soot as possible
Metal Polish #1 with #0000 steel wool
Metal Polish #2 with a microfiber applicator
Quick Sealant to seal them up

Crappy shot, but something like this:

dmhenderson · 02-24-2014, 04:38 PM

This is a good thread

XwChriswX · 02-24-2014, 05:23 PM

I'm surprised Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish hasn't been brought up, but since it hasn't, here goes:

Before/After:

Both Finished:

Stuff is not expensive, and works wonders. Only way to improve it is to get a Mothers Powerball (Small) or Powercone, and use a screwdriver on low speed to work off the excessive stuff and save your arm.

And I have an F.I. exhaust as well Mark, so your will look just as good as these.

GaleForce · 02-24-2014, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H2O_Doc

If your car was really all that fast, the g forces would pull the soot off and you wouldn't have this problem.

Trust me; I'm a scientist. You just need more boost.

I guess I'm not pushing enough boost yet

GaleForce · 02-24-2014, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I'm surprised Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish hasn't been brought up, but since it hasn't, here goes:

Before/After:

Both Finished:

Stuff is not expensive, and works wonders. Only way to improve it is to get a Mothers Powerball (Small) or Powercone, and use a screwdriver on low speed to work off the excessive stuff and save your arm.

And I have an F.I. exhaust as well Mark, so your will look just as good as these.

Yep. I have some of that stuff too. Works great just like you said.

bdavis89 · 02-24-2014, 05:54 PM

Brasso

Chuck33079 · 02-24-2014, 07:08 PM

Blue Magic. Cheap and available at every auto parts store in the world.

///PureSwank · 02-24-2014, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I'm surprised Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish hasn't been brought up, but since it hasn't, here goes:

Before/After:

Both Finished:

Stuff is not expensive, and works wonders. Only way to improve it is to get a Mothers Powerball (Small) or Powercone, and use a screwdriver on low speed to work off the excessive stuff and save your arm.

And I have an F.I. exhaust as well Mark, so your will look just as good as these.

Looks good. I have some fast intentions cbe as well. How the hell did you clean and reach for those cans?

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///PureSwank · 02-24-2014, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Blue Magic. Cheap and available at every auto parts store in the world.

What process/steps/equipment used when applying this? Might try this tommorow...

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02-24-2014, 02:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
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Nick@Adams The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 618 Drives: Chevy Silverado Rep Power: 14	I see you've already ordered, but here's my process for taking care of exhaust tips: Initial scrubbing with All Purpose Cleaner and some OLD towels to remove as much soot as possible Metal Polish #1 with #0000 steel wool Metal Polish #2 with a microfiber applicator Quick Sealant to seal them up Crappy shot, but something like this: __________________ Use the code NISSANZ* at checkout to save 10% off your next order* at AdamsPolishes.com facebook.com/adamspolishes \| instagram.com/adamspolishes Toll Free: (866) 965-0400 \| orders@AdamsPolishes.com

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Blue Magic. Cheap and available at every auto parts store in the world. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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ka24king Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: texas Posts: 582 Drives: '10 370z 40th annv. Rep Power: 13	i ordered the auto finesse mercury i will report back with results should be here friday

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mrthomr Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 217 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster Rep Power: 30	Would steel wool work? I think I remember using it on my Borla tips many years ago.

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