Cleaning my old exhaust

KingJoseph · 05-16-2013, 02:48 AM

I wasn't able to find another thread on this, maybe because it's a dumb question...

I'm hoping to sell my Nismo exhaust now that I've got the FI CBE exhaust installed; I noticed some of the people posting pics of theirs had cleaned them up nicely for their prospective buyers. Any tips on doing this once it's off the car? What product is safe to use? I'm assuming it's not that sensitive since it's getting soiled with road grime anyway. Also, do I need to plug the ends of, say, the H pipe or will it be fine if I don't spray directly inside?

TIA.

DEpointfive0 · 05-16-2013, 02:55 AM

Elbow grease and "Mother's Metal Polish"

falconfixer · 05-16-2013, 06:30 AM

Brasso, Never-dull, take your pick of product but +1 on the elbow grease

Romulus1 · 05-16-2013, 07:20 AM

I think I use that never dull stuff too. Little stainless looking can? Good stuff if its the same stuff!

Add another for elbow grease, just scrub it up man! Steel wool works on larger, harder to removed deposits but be careful on what surface your using that on.

falconfixer · 05-16-2013, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romulus1

I think I use that never dull stuff too. Little stainless looking can? Good stuff if its the same stuff!

Yep, stainless steel can with the cotton gobbed in some kind of stuff. Used it all time in Basic Training back in the day. Works great on sinks, door kick plates and $hitters also

SouthArk370Z · 05-16-2013, 10:17 AM

Elbow grease?!? pfffftt Get some small wire brushes and buffing pad for your drill motor.

Clean non-shiny stuff with the brushes then polish the shiny parts with Brasso (or equiv).

JARblue · 05-16-2013, 10:35 AM

Adam's Metal Polishes paired with microfiber pads will do wonders

Rusty · 05-16-2013, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Elbow grease and "Mother's Metal Polish"

and a powerball in the end of a drill.

rscott · 05-17-2013, 07:21 AM

Are metal polish products OK to use on something like the Invidia TI tips? I don't want the nice blueish to disappear after polishing...

05-16-2013, 02:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
KingJoseph Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 180 Drives: 2012 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	Cleaning my old exhaust I wasn't able to find another thread on this, maybe because it's a dumb question... I'm hoping to sell my Nismo exhaust now that I've got the FI CBE exhaust installed; I noticed some of the people posting pics of theirs had cleaned them up nicely for their prospective buyers. Any tips on doing this once it's off the car? What product is safe to use? I'm assuming it's not that sensitive since it's getting soiled with road grime anyway. Also, do I need to plug the ends of, say, the H pipe or will it be fine if I don't spray directly inside? TIA.

05-16-2013, 02:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
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05-16-2013, 07:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Romulus1 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 691 Drives: '11 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 15	I think I use that never dull stuff too. Little stainless looking can? Good stuff if its the same stuff! Add another for elbow grease, just scrub it up man! Steel wool works on larger, harder to removed deposits but be careful on what surface your using that on. __________________ 11 SR 370Z Sport 6MT - Sold 03 Escalade AWD - Sold 13 Silverado LTZ Z71 Crew Cab

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Elbow grease?!? pfffftt Get some small wire brushes and buffing pad for your drill motor. Clean non-shiny stuff with the brushes then polish the shiny parts with Brasso (or equiv). __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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05-16-2013, 06:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	Brasso, Never-dull, take your pick of product but +1 on the elbow grease

05-17-2013, 07:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
rscott Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 21 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	Are metal polish products OK to use on something like the Invidia TI tips? I don't want the nice blueish to disappear after polishing...

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