Prevent or Repair Exhaust Tip Rust - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

h8meh8ers · 09-02-2014, 09:05 PM

Hey guys, I was just wondering if there's any easy way to repair or protect a small amount of rust on an exhaust tip. I just had the exhaust installed on Friday, and yesterday after a bit of rain, I noticed it's begun the rust. I'm thinking it was messed up while it was being packaged since the wrapping was left on the tips during the install. Waiting to hear back from the manufacturer, but in the mean time I'd like to see if anyone here has any suggestions.

Here's a picture. I know it's small, but when you spend almost $900 on a cat-back, you shouldn't have to worry about anything like this.

chenshuo · 09-02-2014, 09:44 PM

nothing will last long on the exhaust as they get really hot, nothing will stay on.

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 09-02-2014, 10:22 PM

I slightly agree with chenshuo, also they tips come in contact with moisture nearly every time the car sits and the exhaust system cools and condensates.

Neokolzia · 09-02-2014, 10:32 PM

Cut it off and install full titanium system.

Jyn · 09-02-2014, 10:59 PM

What system did you get? Idr ever having an issue with rust on the muffler tips themselves.

dnieves · 09-02-2014, 11:02 PM

Polish the rust off the tip then spray it with high temp clear engine enamel (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ier=465393_0_0_).

Bobblehead · 09-02-2014, 11:15 PM

X-Treem Metal Polish is my go-to for stainless. It won't protect it from rust though.

I suggest you contact the manufacturer and complain about it.

h8meh8ers · 09-02-2014, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jyn

What system did you get? Idr ever having an issue with rust on the muffler tips themselves.

It's the resonated V1 from FT-86 SpeedFactory. It's an excellent exhaust other than this little mishap. Great sound, no drone on the highway. I'm used to having a quiet cabin (previous car was a Buick Century) and this exhaust is a perfect combination of sound when you need and and quiet when you're cruising.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnieves

Polish the rust off the tip then spray it with high temp clear engine enamel (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ier=465393_0_0_).

This is most likely what I'm going to try. They said to try to polish it off with steel wool. We'll see how it goes

I'll update as soon as I clean off the rust. Should be by this weekend

09-02-2014, 09:05 PM	#1
h8meh8ers Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2014 FR-S Location: Delco Posts: 67 Thanks: 41 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Prevent or Repair Exhaust Tip Rust Hey guys, I was just wondering if there's any easy way to repair or protect a small amount of rust on an exhaust tip. I just had the exhaust installed on Friday, and yesterday after a bit of rain, I noticed it's begun the rust. I'm thinking it was messed up while it was being packaged since the wrapping was left on the tips during the install. Waiting to hear back from the manufacturer, but in the mean time I'd like to see if anyone here has any suggestions. Here's a picture. I know it's small, but when you spend almost $900 on a cat-back, you shouldn't have to worry about anything like this. Attached Images

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chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	nothing will last long on the exhaust as they get really hot, nothing will stay on. __________________

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FRSBRZGT86FAN Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2023 GR SUPRA,15 FR-S (SOLD) Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 4,235 Thanks: 3,086 Thanked 2,100 Times in 1,397 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I slightly agree with chenshuo, also they tips come in contact with moisture nearly every time the car sits and the exhaust system cools and condensates. __________________ SOLDOFT Stage 2 UEL E85/Nameless Performance 3 inch axleback with 5 inch mufflers/ TRD CAI / CNT UEL/ Cusco Strut BAR & LHD Brake Stop / "JDM" Toyota Badges / WinJet JDM headlights - DRL MOD from fteightysix.com - 5000K Diode Dynamics HID kit / Diode Dynamics LED interior Lights and sidemarker bulbs / JDM Clear Sidemarkers / Diode Dynamics LED switchbacks/ OLM LED rear turn signals / Tap Turn RelaySOLD

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Jyn Noob Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FR-S Mammogram Location: Austin Posts: 1,585 Thanks: 574 Thanked 870 Times in 479 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	What system did you get? Idr ever having an issue with rust on the muffler tips themselves. __________________ :@ChaoyD

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Bobblehead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ (gone) 2016 Ford Fusion SE Location: Western PA Posts: 602 Thanks: 522 Thanked 494 Times in 223 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	X-Treem Metal Polish is my go-to for stainless. It won't protect it from rust though. I suggest you contact the manufacturer and complain about it. __________________

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Neokolzia Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 1996 Celica GTFour ST205 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cut it off and install full titanium system.

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dnieves Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: FR-S 10 Series Location: NY Posts: 1,062 Thanks: 615 Thanked 347 Times in 251 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Polish the rust off the tip then spray it with high temp clear engine enamel (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ier=465393_0_0_).

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