Keeping my fast intentions exhaust looking nice........

whoady4shoady · 06-28-2011, 01:11 PM

What do you guys recommend? What have you personally tried, and what were the results? I want to keep it clean and shiny. Thanks in advance.

drum1972 · 06-28-2011, 01:38 PM

I'm curious on this too as mine is shipping sometime this week.

ClemsonWill · 06-28-2011, 02:01 PM

I just use a wet rag to wipe mine down when it's cool.

kenchan · 06-28-2011, 03:27 PM

WENOL metal polish sold at most pot and pan stores like Williams Sonoma.
it leaves behind a protective film coating and can withstand cooking temperatures.

i also use griot's metal polish. im not sure how much film is left over on this one though...

Csquared · 06-29-2011, 10:18 PM

I've used Mother's metal polish on my Tanabe's on my G35. It was great!

Trips · 06-29-2011, 10:29 PM

I agree on Mothers polish. ^^

And simply using windex with a microfiber to remove the dust.

roplusbee · 06-30-2011, 03:11 AM

I use DRI WASH ‘n GUARD® Premium Metal Polish.

DRI WASH 'n GUARD ::

DrEvil · 06-30-2011, 08:11 AM

To clean the carbon build up in the tips I use GooGone. I spray it on as I wash the car, let it sit, then rinse of. No scubbing, no abrasives leaves the tips smelling like an orange untill I start it up.

jaycz · 06-30-2011, 10:01 AM

This is the exact reason I did not get a F.I. One less thing to clean.

Cape Cod Metal Polish works wonders also. You can even remove scratches with it.

XwChriswX · 06-30-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

I agree on Mothers polish. ^^

And simply using windex with a microfiber to remove the dust.

This stuff works wonders!

christian370z · 06-30-2011, 04:07 PM

I got them clean with some Mothers Mag Aluminum Polish after buying them used, but I don't need anything that aggressive to maintain them now so I generally use quick detailer and a microfiber towel after each drive and some all-in-one product such as Pinnacle XMT360 or Optimum Poli-seal.

Imtired · 06-30-2011, 07:44 PM

Tony has recommended just using Windex. I think it works good, and leaves no residue.

F.I. Inc. · 07-01-2011, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

I agree on Mothers polish. ^^

And simply using windex with a microfiber to remove the dust.

This is the perfect input, thank you!

roplusbee · 07-01-2011, 03:01 AM

And the man with the plan chimes in.............I will definitely try the Windex thing when I get back. Gotta keep the new TDX looking good once I get it installed. Can't wait....

cptspeed · 07-01-2011, 11:28 AM

I wash mine every time i wash the car and dry it with a towel. Always looks good. Mothers on the tips.

06-28-2011, 01:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 18	Keeping my fast intentions exhaust looking nice........ What do you guys recommend? What have you personally tried, and what were the results? I want to keep it clean and shiny. Thanks in advance.

06-28-2011, 02:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	I just use a wet rag to wipe mine down when it's cool. __________________ Slightly modded

06-29-2011, 10:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I agree on Mothers polish. ^^ And simply using windex with a microfiber to remove the dust. __________________

06-30-2011, 03:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	I use DRI WASH ‘n GUARD® Premium Metal Polish. DRI WASH 'n GUARD :: __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

06-30-2011, 04:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I got them clean with some Mothers Mag Aluminum Polish after buying them used, but I don't need anything that aggressive to maintain them now so I generally use quick detailer and a microfiber towel after each drive and some all-in-one product such as Pinnacle XMT360 or Optimum Poli-seal. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

06-28-2011, 01:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
drum1972 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 55 Drives: 2010 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	I'm curious on this too as mine is shipping sometime this week.

06-28-2011, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	WENOL metal polish sold at most pot and pan stores like Williams Sonoma. it leaves behind a protective film coating and can withstand cooking temperatures. i also use griot's metal polish. im not sure how much film is left over on this one though...

06-29-2011, 10:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Csquared Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 302 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Y 7sp Rep Power: 16	I've used Mother's metal polish on my Tanabe's on my G35. It was great!

06-30-2011, 08:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
DrEvil Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 270 Drives: 09 370z,Blue, auto Rep Power: 15	To clean the carbon build up in the tips I use GooGone. I spray it on as I wash the car, let it sit, then rinse of. No scubbing, no abrasives leaves the tips smelling like an orange untill I start it up.

06-30-2011, 10:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
jaycz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 189 Drives: 09 370z Tour Red 6MT Rep Power: 15	This is the exact reason I did not get a F.I. One less thing to clean. Cape Cod Metal Polish works wonders also. You can even remove scratches with it.

06-30-2011, 07:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Imtired Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts: 123 Drives: '16 R, '86+'87 GN Rep Power: 16	Tony has recommended just using Windex. I think it works good, and leaves no residue.

07-01-2011, 03:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	And the man with the plan chimes in.............I will definitely try the Windex thing when I get back. Gotta keep the new TDX looking good once I get it installed. Can't wait.... __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

07-01-2011, 11:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	I wash mine every time i wash the car and dry it with a towel. Always looks good. Mothers on the tips. __________________ FI CBE, 20" forged specialties rims, swift springs, boston subs, kicker amp, focal components

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