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Originally Posted by Amuse370z Just picked up a used HKS exhaust. I wouldn't say its in the best condition but I got a good deal on it. Now I just

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Just picked up a used HKS exhaust. I wouldn't say its in the best condition but I got a good deal on it. Now I just want to clean it up before I store it for installation in May.





1. What should I use to clean up the muffler cans? I want it to shine like a mirror again.
2. What should I use to clean up the Titanium tips?
3. Would you recommend replacing the rusted screws on the tips, or to clean them up with WD40 or something?
4. Is it possible to fix the dent? Should I even bother?
5. Should I clean the entire exhaust, because I wasn't going to clean anything beyond the muffler, I am afraid of it's exposure to winter salt.

Thanks in advance.
Responses to some of your questions:

1. What should I use to clean up the muffler cans? I want it to shine like a mirror again. Ive used a product called blue magic that works wonders on the exhausts ive had before. If you cant find it, Im sure ther are other OTC products that can also do the job.

3. Would you recommend replacing the rusted screws on the tips, or to clean them up with WD40 or something? Yes, replace these screws with the correct screws if possible

5. Should I clean the entire exhaust, because I wasn't going to clean anything beyond the muffler, I am afraid of it's exposure to winter salt. What ive done with exhausts in the past is paint them flat black(not the mufflers though). You cant really see the exhaust and painting them should also provide some protection from the elements(ive used high heat temp paint, no issues with rust). Before painting, you should clean then prime the exhaust first.

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