How to clean a dirty catback exhaust? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JS + BRZ · 03-17-2014, 07:15 PM

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:

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

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Originally Posted by leicaboss

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ

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 :'(

Jolaessss · 03-18-2014, 03:20 AM

Lime Away! works wonders!

mfbmike · 03-18-2014, 03:22 AM

or

+ 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.

03-17-2014, 07:15 PM	#1
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03-17-2014, 07:22 PM	#2
leicaboss Coffee Snob Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: '14 SWP BRZ Limited Location: SF (Mission) Posts: 992 Thanks: 536 Thanked 395 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You can get a scrub pad to wipe it down, that usually helps. You can't really fix discoloration from heat though. __________________ My Build Thread: Hannah, my '14 SWP BRZ Weekly SF/Daly City Meet: Tuesdays @ 7pm

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leicaboss Coffee Snob Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: '14 SWP BRZ Limited Location: SF (Mission) Posts: 992 Thanks: 536 Thanked 395 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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. __________________ My Build Thread: Hannah, my '14 SWP BRZ Weekly SF/Daly City Meet: Tuesdays @ 7pm

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