Exhaust polishing quick tip

mRak · 05-01-2008, 10:13 AM

Whats up guys? I was bored today and my exhaust was looking pretty dull. Its an HKS hi power that is about a year old. It was kinda dull and had some uneven discoloration, maybe from heat, maybe from water stains..not sure. Anyhow, I got out the dremel tool, put on one of the polishing wheels and used some of the mothers metal polish...its like a cream. After about a half hour of polishing it looks better than new. It is a mirror. May not be news to anyone, but i thought it might be a helpful tip for someone trying to polish up their exhaust.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...s/P1040161.jpg
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Also, i tried the polish by hand at first, which yielded marginal results. It was much shinier, but after using the dremel, the difference is night and day.

grambo · 05-01-2008, 10:16 AM

You reminded me that I haven't washed my car in over two months. I should od that.

limited777 · 05-01-2008, 10:25 AM

I took a mr. clean eraser to the inside of tips on my APS Twin Tip the other day and cleaned out the inside. did wonders gettin all that black out.

Ronin_STI · 05-01-2008, 01:15 PM

Looks good man. Wish I had a dremmel.

Mr. Clean eraser's FTMW! Those things are great!!

***JPWEraser*** · 05-01-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by limited777

I took a mr. clean eraser to the inside of tips on my APS Twin Tip the other day and cleaned out the inside. did wonders gettin all that black out.

You can also spray a degreaser or all purpose cleaner and just wipe it out. I use Adam's all purpose cleaner and an old retired wheel brush to clean out the inside of the tip of my Greddy SP2.

slc14 · 05-23-2008, 08:10 PM

Never Dull woks realy well. Used it on my Hi-Power muffler on my old car and on my Ti-C now. Takes 5, and if you do it every month or two it will stay looking new. From experience the longer you let dirt build up the more it burns on and turns brown. I try and keep up with it so that the tip doesnt permanantly turn bronzish. Here a link, im sure it's sold elsewhere. Last very long.

West Marine: West Marine Search Tool

GoLawrence · 05-23-2008, 08:17 PM

Mothers Power Ball!

**JnJAssociates** · 06-06-2008, 10:59 AM

The P21s Polishing Soap will work wonders on any polished/chrome metal that is not andonized or cleared.

This product should be in every car enthusiasts car care kit. Very little in the way of labor, a one step product that does not scratch.

Please feel free to Pm us about this great product, as it is not on our site yet... But is in stock.

Bryan

ylw1973 · 06-13-2008, 05:40 PM

mothers metal polish.thank you for shair this

05-01-2008, 10:13 AM	#1
mRak Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb AP Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 105 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Exhaust polishing quick tip Whats up guys? I was bored today and my exhaust was looking pretty dull. Its an HKS hi power that is about a year old. It was kinda dull and had some uneven discoloration, maybe from heat, maybe from water stains..not sure. Anyhow, I got out the dremel tool, put on one of the polishing wheels and used some of the mothers metal polish...its like a cream. After about a half hour of polishing it looks better than new. It is a mirror. May not be news to anyone, but i thought it might be a helpful tip for someone trying to polish up their exhaust. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...s/P1040161.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...s/P1040157.jpg Also, i tried the polish by hand at first, which yielded marginal results. It was much shinier, but after using the dremel, the difference is night and day. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by mRak : 05-01-2008 at 10:41 AM.

05-01-2008, 10:16 AM	#2
grambo Spec C Club Car: 06' CGM STI Fav Mod: Rustoleum Flat Black Location: Tracy, NorCal Posts: 1,382 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Exhaust polishing quick tip You reminded me that I haven't washed my car in over two months. I should od that.

05-01-2008, 10:25 AM	#3
limited777 STI Driver Car: UGM 07 Limited STi Fav Mod: pro tune Location: CT — Some where Posts: 280 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Exhaust polishing quick tip I took a mr. clean eraser to the inside of tips on my APS Twin Tip the other day and cleaned out the inside. did wonders gettin all that black out.

05-01-2008, 01:15 PM	#4
Ronin_STI Junior STI Driver Car: 07 WRB STi Fav Mod: Boxer Rumble Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 190 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Exhaust polishing quick tip Looks good man. Wish I had a dremmel. Mr. Clean eraser's FTMW! Those things are great!!

05-23-2008, 08:10 PM	#6
slc14 Junior STI Driver Car: OBP 07' WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb AP v2 Location: South East PA Posts: 64 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Exhaust polishing quick tip Never Dull woks realy well. Used it on my Hi-Power muffler on my old car and on my Ti-C now. Takes 5, and if you do it every month or two it will stay looking new. From experience the longer you let dirt build up the more it burns on and turns brown. I try and keep up with it so that the tip doesnt permanantly turn bronzish. Here a link, im sure it's sold elsewhere. Last very long. West Marine: West Marine Search Tool

05-23-2008, 08:17 PM	#7
GoLawrence Junior STI Driver Car: Pearl White 07 STi Fav Mod: Left foot, Right hand, then my right foot! Location: San Jacinto, CA Posts: 60 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Exhaust polishing quick tip Mothers Power Ball!

06-06-2008, 10:59 AM	#8
JnJAssociates Authorized Vendor Car: 04 WRX wagon Fav Mod: Too many to list! Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 282 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Exhaust polishing quick tip The P21s Polishing Soap will work wonders on any polished/chrome metal that is not andonized or cleared. This product should be in every car enthusiasts car care kit. Very little in the way of labor, a one step product that does not scratch. Please feel free to Pm us about this great product, as it is not on our site yet... But is in stock. Bryan

06-13-2008, 05:40 PM	#9
ylw1973 Lurker Car: Silver 05 WRX Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 4 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Exhaust polishing quick tip mothers metal polish.thank you for shair this This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.