cleaning exhaust tips

TrueBlueGT2002 · October 24th, 2011, 02:17 AM

I tried searching through some things on here but couldn't really find anything on exhaust tips. i have Borla stingers and when i went to the track, i got black little specs all over the tips. I tried cleaning with a brush but it didn't really help. This was a couple months ago, so it's probably too late, but what would be some ways i could really try to get them nice and clean?

dannyboy281 · October 24th, 2011, 02:23 AM

You can wash with an All purpose cleaner like Zep Citrus at a 3:1 dilution you can get it a Home depot for $10 a gallon. Then use #0000 Steel wool followed by Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish polished in with a microfiber applicator then followed by Mothers Billlet polish used the same way. Just remove the residue with a separate microfiber towel, if you done have any quality ones get the softest ones you can find locally. Then apply a sealant or coat of wax over them. They will look like mirrors when your done. All these products can be had locally which is great because most autoparts stores carry Mothers and so does walmart. The #0000 steel wool can be found in the paint/hardware section in walmart just make sure you get #0000.

Zatrekaz · October 24th, 2011, 02:57 AM

what that guy said....

TrueBlueGT2002 · October 25th, 2011, 03:03 PM

I also have some black specs from the track right behind the rear wheel as well. Its not that bad, but i was wondering if there was anything i could use to get that off. Clay bar doesn't work because I've clayed it already and it didnt help. Thanks!

Mr.Stang08 · October 25th, 2011, 06:42 PM

Rub it with gasoline. Just make sure the tips are cold.

dannyboy281 · October 25th, 2011, 07:48 PM

Stoners tarminator or 3M general adhesive remover or Mothers R3. Spray it on let it sit for a minute then wipe gently with a microfiber, sometimes it take 2 or 3 applications to remove it all. And please dont use gas LOL.

Zatrekaz · October 25th, 2011, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Stang08

Rub it with gasoline. Just make sure the tips are cold.

Don't use gas to clean anything on a car. There are MUCH safer and less aggressive ways to clean anything.

Only time I use gas to clean anything is on my hands when tarring a roof Lol.

Mr.Stang08 · October 25th, 2011, 08:05 PM

good thing I brought it up

Mr.Stang08 · October 25th, 2011, 08:07 PM

I think if you guys weren't able to type that you would have stroke out

zinc02GT · October 25th, 2011, 08:17 PM

Never dull.

Zatrekaz · October 25th, 2011, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Stang08

good thing I brought it up

Originally Posted by Mr.Stang08

I think if you guys weren't able to type that you would have stroke out

wha?

TrueBlueGT2002 · October 27th, 2011, 05:45 PM

Thanks guys. I just did the zep citrus and steel wool and my tips look like they did brand new.

dannyboy281 · October 27th, 2011, 09:21 PM

No problem man told you #0000 works great if you were to follow that up with a metal polish like I suggested they will look like mirrors

WabashaCobra99 · October 27th, 2011, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by zinc02GT

Never dull.

That's what I use on mine too. Works great, even eats right through the carbon on the inside of the tips.

sikedsyko · October 27th, 2011, 10:46 PM

Hmm I've never used Neverdull, I'll pick some up the next time I'm at Wally World.

dannyboy281 · October 27th, 2011, 11:02 PM

Neverdull works nice but #0000 steel wool does a better job at cleaning them up, never dull is good to use to maintain them after.

sikedsyko · October 28th, 2011, 12:55 AM

Really what I need to do is take the catback off and polish it to a mirror finish. Stock its just bare steel. And since you can actually see the Catback on IRS cars it makes a huge difference.

Aceswild 02 · October 28th, 2011, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by sikedsyko

Really what I need to do is take the catback off and polish it to a mirror finish. Stock its just bare steel. And since you can actually see the Catback on IRS cars it makes a huge difference.

Do it man!

Here is some motivation...

Hope this helpped

00redgt · November 2nd, 2011, 08:48 PM

i always use #0000 wool with some white diamond polish ,mothers and meguairs chrome/aluminum shine is a waste compared to this stuff

October 24th, 2011, 02:17 AM	#1
TrueBlueGT2002 Regular 2002 mustang gt 14.069 @ 100 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cocoa beach fl Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 reviews	cleaning exhaust tips I tried searching through some things on here but couldn't really find anything on exhaust tips. i have Borla stingers and when i went to the track, i got black little specs all over the tips. I tried cleaning with a brush but it didn't really help. This was a couple months ago, so it's probably too late, but what would be some ways i could really try to get them nice and clean? __________________ Bassani O/R X Pipe, Borla Stingers, 70mm Accufab Throttle Body, K&N Intake, SCT XF3 Tuner, MGW STS GO BUCS!!

October 24th, 2011, 02:23 AM	#2
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can wash with an All purpose cleaner like Zep Citrus at a 3:1 dilution you can get it a Home depot for $10 a gallon. Then use #0000 Steel wool followed by Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish polished in with a microfiber applicator then followed by Mothers Billlet polish used the same way. Just remove the residue with a separate microfiber towel, if you done have any quality ones get the softest ones you can find locally. Then apply a sealant or coat of wax over them. They will look like mirrors when your done. All these products can be had locally which is great because most autoparts stores carry Mothers and so does walmart. The #0000 steel wool can be found in the paint/hardware section in walmart just make sure you get #0000. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit,

October 24th, 2011, 02:57 AM	#3
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	what that guy said.... __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

October 25th, 2011, 03:03 PM	#4
TrueBlueGT2002 Regular 2002 mustang gt 14.069 @ 100 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cocoa beach fl Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 reviews	I also have some black specs from the track right behind the rear wheel as well. Its not that bad, but i was wondering if there was anything i could use to get that off. Clay bar doesn't work because I've clayed it already and it didnt help. Thanks! __________________ Bassani O/R X Pipe, Borla Stingers, 70mm Accufab Throttle Body, K&N Intake, SCT XF3 Tuner, MGW STS GO BUCS!!

October 25th, 2011, 06:42 PM	#5
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,474 iTrader: 0 reviews	Rub it with gasoline. Just make sure the tips are cold. __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

October 25th, 2011, 07:48 PM	#6
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stoners tarminator or 3M general adhesive remover or Mothers R3. Spray it on let it sit for a minute then wipe gently with a microfiber, sometimes it take 2 or 3 applications to remove it all. And please dont use gas LOL. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit,

October 25th, 2011, 08:05 PM	#8
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,474 iTrader: 0 reviews	good thing I brought it up __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

October 25th, 2011, 08:07 PM	#9
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,474 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think if you guys weren't able to type that you would have stroke out __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

October 25th, 2011, 08:17 PM	#10
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	Never dull. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

October 27th, 2011, 05:45 PM	#12
TrueBlueGT2002 Regular 2002 mustang gt 14.069 @ 100 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cocoa beach fl Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys. I just did the zep citrus and steel wool and my tips look like they did brand new. __________________ Bassani O/R X Pipe, Borla Stingers, 70mm Accufab Throttle Body, K&N Intake, SCT XF3 Tuner, MGW STS GO BUCS!!

October 27th, 2011, 09:21 PM	#13
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	No problem man told you #0000 works great if you were to follow that up with a metal polish like I suggested they will look like mirrors __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit,

October 27th, 2011, 10:46 PM	#15
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,732 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hmm I've never used Neverdull, I'll pick some up the next time I'm at Wally World. __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

October 27th, 2011, 11:02 PM	#16
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	Neverdull works nice but #0000 steel wool does a better job at cleaning them up, never dull is good to use to maintain them after. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit,

October 28th, 2011, 12:55 AM	#17
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,732 iTrader: 0 reviews	Really what I need to do is take the catback off and polish it to a mirror finish. Stock its just bare steel. And since you can actually see the Catback on IRS cars it makes a huge difference. __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

November 2nd, 2011, 08:48 PM	#19
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,092 iTrader: 5 reviews	i always use #0000 wool with some white diamond polish ,mothers and meguairs chrome/aluminum shine is a waste compared to this stuff __________________

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