Exhaust Tip cleaning. - SEAT Cupra.net

Smego · 27-01-2006, 16:43

Don't know if this is right section or not, done a search can't see much.

Anyone reccommend a really good product for cleaning exhaust tips? Mines currently a nice black / bronze colour, a bit of elbow grease took off most of the black layer with soapy water, but not sure what to use that will bring it back to it's former shiny self without damaging the surface.

thanks in advance.

wrc · 27-01-2006, 16:54

try some peak paste or autsol

*acidstrato* · 27-01-2006, 16:54

iv used megs NXT metal polish...good stuff although if ur tail pipe has tarnished bronze u might need some real tough liquid polish

*slimjim* · 27-01-2006, 16:55

AutoSol is the stuff....

Or Brasso.... Honest!

*Molehill_Mike* · 27-01-2006, 16:58

Autosol rocks...

*BlackFR* · 27-01-2006, 17:25

Brasso brings um up nice n shiney

*stpete* · 05-02-2006, 17:54

T cut!!!

mark@carsparkle · 05-02-2006, 20:50

Believe it or not, Wonder Wheels is absolutely awesome. In fact, they should rename Wonder Wheels to Wonder Exhaust because thats the only thing I would use it for personally considering my alloys are powder coated.

*CupraUK* · 05-02-2006, 22:46

I use Brasso too!

mr_claypole · 05-02-2006, 22:51

elbow grease... and a scouring pad...

i'm not kidding...

*CupraUK* · 05-02-2006, 22:55

I read a post somewhere that someone said that running Optimax cleaned their exhaust.

sandro123 · 06-02-2006, 22:51

Autosol gets my vote as well! its good on anything metal

*Pabs* · 06-02-2006, 22:57

optimax at nearly every fill up - exhaust rim/edge covered in black stuff, but it comes off with a small dabble of wonder wheels and elbow grease

Once its off a regular clean and shine and simple soap suds do the work well!

*JIMYU* · 07-02-2006, 10:22

does anyone know of anything that will remove marks left from melted bumper!?!

mark@carsparkle · 07-02-2006, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by CupraUK

I read a post somewhere that someone said that running Optimax cleaned their exhaust.

Nah mate, the only fuel I use is Optimax - and it gets sooty just as much as everyone elses.

Personally I just use Wonder Wheels, dab it on with a brush and wipe it off with a cloth - completely non abrasive so you do not get 'scratch/haze' marks on the tip of the exhaust.

chris h · 08-02-2006, 09:32

Not sure about getting melted bumper off (have you tried removing it whilst exhaust is hot?), autosol metal polish for the exhaust and then regular cleaning and it should only need doing with polish now and again.

*JIMYU* · 08-02-2006, 10:22

i can get the lumps of plastic off, but that leaves a nasty black mark. I think I'll give brillo pads a try. maybe some autosol too.

paul h · 09-02-2006, 20:15

i use peak paste and steel wool gets it real shiney

27-01-2006, 16:43	#1
Smego Full Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 20	Exhaust Tip cleaning. Don't know if this is right section or not, done a search can't see much. Anyone reccommend a really good product for cleaning exhaust tips? Mines currently a nice black / bronze colour, a bit of elbow grease took off most of the black layer with soapy water, but not sure what to use that will bring it back to it's former shiny self without damaging the surface. thanks in advance.

27-01-2006, 16:54	#2
wrc Full Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: TAMWORTH Posts: 190	try some peak paste or autsol __________________ SEAT LEON CUPRA TDI 150 197.40 BHP & 310.40 lbs/ft Torque sold. but now driving a focus st2 56 reg:

27-01-2006, 16:54	#3
acidstrato My Fast says shut up! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newport, South Wales Posts: 6,204	iv used megs NXT metal polish...good stuff although if ur tail pipe has tarnished bronze u might need some real tough liquid polish __________________ beezer cupra turbo Arctic - GONE....NOW - Milano Civic Type R

27-01-2006, 16:55	#4
slimjim Professional Muppet Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Telford, UK Posts: 1,312	AutoSol is the stuff.... Or Brasso.... Honest! __________________ "I even tried to get arrested today But everyone looked the other way I count the hours, and I count the days But for once I'm certain Don't want your help" - Helpless 6-0, damn these fixtures are far apart

27-01-2006, 16:58	#5
Molehill_Mike Rollin' on 20s Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 2,764	Autosol rocks... __________________ Current - Mk1 FL Platinum Leon Cupra Stg1 / Mustang GT Previous - Stage 1 Leon PD150 FR+ / IHI MK3 Cupra / Stage II K03S MK3 Cupra / MK5 Eco SC / MK3 Cupra Std

27-01-2006, 17:25	#6
BlackFR Full Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 1,611	Brasso brings um up nice n shiney __________________ Subaru Legacy

05-02-2006, 17:54	#7
stpete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In oncoming traffic Posts: 1,348	T cut!!! __________________ Life should be more like working with electricity. Being stupid should hurt. Being really stupid should kill you!

05-02-2006, 20:50	#8
mark@carsparkle Abnormally Large Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cold North Posts: 129	Believe it or not, Wonder Wheels is absolutely awesome. In fact, they should rename Wonder Wheels to Wonder Exhaust because thats the only thing I would use it for personally considering my alloys are powder coated. __________________ CARSparkle For all your P21S, Harly Wax, 3M, Renovo and CarLack68 ( Klasse ) needs - please try http://www.carsparkle.com

05-02-2006, 22:46	#9
CupraUK Pushing on Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 1,379	I use Brasso too! __________________ 2001 Leon Cupra - Stg 1 Revo, EIP Shortshift, vented arch, Forge 007, ECS N75, HPA mounts, Pipercross panel filter, N249 Bypass - 211bhp, 14.6 1/4 mile

05-02-2006, 22:51	#10
mr_claypole may the farce be with you Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: middle, nowhere. Posts: 421	elbow grease... and a scouring pad... i'm not kidding... __________________ "A train station is where a train stops. A bus station is where a bus stops. On my desk I have a workstation..."

05-02-2006, 22:55	#11
CupraUK Pushing on Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 1,379	I read a post somewhere that someone said that running Optimax cleaned their exhaust. __________________ 2001 Leon Cupra - Stg 1 Revo, EIP Shortshift, vented arch, Forge 007, ECS N75, HPA mounts, Pipercross panel filter, N249 Bypass - 211bhp, 14.6 1/4 mile

06-02-2006, 22:51	#12
sandro123 Yaldy Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 180	Autosol gets my vote as well! its good on anything metal __________________ Sandro

06-02-2006, 22:57	#13
Pabs PS3 tag: supra_pabs Join Date: May 2004 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 6,225	optimax at nearly every fill up - exhaust rim/edge covered in black stuff, but it comes off with a small dabble of wonder wheels and elbow grease Once its off a regular clean and shine and simple soap suds do the work well! __________________ Platinum Grey MK4 Ibiza Cupra : Readers Ride My Mk1 Leon How-to Guides: Clicky

07-02-2006, 10:22	#14
JIMYU Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Walton on Thames Posts: 1,449	does anyone know of anything that will remove marks left from melted bumper!?! __________________ Integra Type-R...life begins at 60(00 rpm) resto en paz K03s Ibiza Cupra

08-02-2006, 09:32	#16
chris h Full Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 35	Not sure about getting melted bumper off (have you tried removing it whilst exhaust is hot?), autosol metal polish for the exhaust and then regular cleaning and it should only need doing with polish now and again.

08-02-2006, 10:22	#17
JIMYU Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Walton on Thames Posts: 1,449	i can get the lumps of plastic off, but that leaves a nasty black mark. I think I'll give brillo pads a try. maybe some autosol too. __________________ Integra Type-R...life begins at 60(00 rpm) resto en paz K03s Ibiza Cupra

09-02-2006, 20:15	#18
paul h Full Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lincoln Posts: 365	i use peak paste and steel wool gets it real shiney __________________ 04' Ebony Black Leon Cupra R 225 - Nomad A pillar pod - Nomad Boost Gauge - Forge DV - Powerflex dogbone mount - Golf Front Aero Wipers - Polo Mk4 Rear Aero Wiper - Alpine Headunit - Seat Sport Alloy Dash Trim

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