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JS + BRZ 03-17-2014 07:15 PM

How to clean a dirty catback exhaust?
 
Just purchase this used catback exhaust from a member. Thank you @llcoolchris77

I want to clean it really good before I putting that on. Was wondering if I can get some advice on how to clean it.

Here's the picture of the catback exhaust:

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...psrxx52eqb.jpg

leicaboss 03-17-2014 07:22 PM

You can get a scrub pad to wipe it down, that usually helps. You can't really fix discoloration from heat though.

ZOMFGAARON 03-17-2014 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leicaboss (Post 1606526)
You can get a scrub pad to wipe it down, that usually helps. You can't really fix discoloration from heat though.


Any stainless steal polish with a scrubber would work fine!

JS + BRZ 03-17-2014 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leicaboss (Post 1606526)
You can get a scrub pad to wipe it down, that usually helps. You can't really fix discoloration from heat though.

Thanks. Yeah, just want to clean it good. Is there any solution I should use with a scrub pad?

Discoloration is normal for all exhaust, right? Not worried about that much.

Thank you!

JS + BRZ 03-17-2014 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZOMFGAARON (Post 1606540)
Any stainless steal polish with a scrubber would work fine!

Ahh never used stainless steal polish. Will pick one up!

Thank you man.

ZOMFGAARON 03-17-2014 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JS + BRZ (Post 1606547)
Ahh never used stainless steal polish. Will pick one up!



Thank you man.


Steel wool or a scotch bright sponge will help out the process. Just don't use them on the tips for the tips some polish and a microfiber will be good.

JS + BRZ 03-17-2014 07:33 PM

Great. Thank you very much!

leicaboss 03-17-2014 07:47 PM

Yeah just use care and common sense when doing it. You don't want to leave any chemicals on the exhaust so give it a good wipe down with a clean rag. Discoloration is no big deal at all, even if you could get it off, it'd come right back anyway.

N1rve 03-18-2014 02:27 AM

I've heard to just use steel wool and scrub it.

On the side note... still haven't spotted me :'( :lol:

Jolaessss 03-18-2014 03:20 AM

Lime Away! works wonders!

mfbmike 03-18-2014 03:22 AM

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07...55_500X500.jpg

or

http://www.iowa80.com/DirectionsWEB/...ges/l88300.jpg

+ elbow grease

utekineir 03-18-2014 10:09 AM

simple green or any of the countless things like it?

green scrubber pad,


effort

FR-S Matt 03-18-2014 11:40 AM

I use some of the Mother's metal polish on the Cusco bars to polish them up some. Seems to work alright, but there's probably even better polish to use. I may use it on my Invidia exhaust before a car show.

White64Goat 03-18-2014 04:18 PM

If you use steel wool, use OOOO which is super fine.


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