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01-22-2022, 10:22 PM | #1 |
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what is the best way to clean/polish your exhaust?
Just bought this used ultimate racing catback for my brz. Im planning on cleaning the mufflers and tips before I install it but once I start I'll probably just end up doing the whole thing. Just wondering what is the easiest way to clean/polish a stainless steel exhaust? would steel wool and some polish work?
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01-23-2022, 01:37 AM | #2 |
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The combination of Nevr-dull and then Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish with a cloth has always worked well for me.
I haven't tried steel wool myself. |
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For dirty exhausts I used steel wool and cleaning vinegar as a rough pass, then mothers metal polish with a microfiber to finish. Sleel wool and polish works too, though on the tips a microfiber gave me a better finish.
+1 If you can get a mother's powerball and use a drill for final polish. Cleaned up a unloved TRD exhaust over the summer using this method. Did it quick and dirty. |
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I have trouble understanding spending all this money on a sound difference. I am completely baffled by shining up an exhaust no one will ever see.
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Catback exhaust also help with performance, I got mine for only 500$. I do realize people will only see the tips and the muffler, but I don't think I'll let myself install it before the whole thing is shiny. Just a personal preference but you are right, polishing the whole exhaust is completely useless.
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Really, they make power? I doubt there is 10 hp in any of these exhaust setups. |
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Flitz Metal Polish. Follow the directions for the material being polished. https://www.flitz.com/
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I just polish the tip, but only for a minute.
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Lots of elbow grease. Have yet to find anything better.
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Spit on it and give it a good rub. Should only take 30 seconds to a minute.
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depending on the catback you could be dropping a somewhat significant amount of weight from the car (not enough to really matter on a daily, but if you're competing on track it'll get you that extra little bit) Plus, some of us definitely think it's worth it just for the noise! |
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