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General => Detailing => Topic started by: ifti on 22 April 2009, 10:28
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I want to keep my exhaust tips shiny, since they are starting to go black a little.
I purchased some Autosol - didnt expect the cream to be as thick TBH.
I tried to put some on the exhaust tips, but havent seen much of a difference, and the black bits are still there.
Any help/tips on how I can get rid of the black and get my shine back??
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With a high speed rotary ;)
I find it hard working with Autosol neat, with power tools, as it just makes the metal dirtier than when you started. So instead I diluted it down 9 parts water / 1 part Autosol. Then I just mist it on with a sprayer and use a rotary on it.
The thing is though, its best cleaning all the crap off thoroughly first otherwise the Autosol will just mix it into its finish.
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How do you clean all the crap off??
Ive tried getting the black marks off and they dont budge!
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Has anyone ever tried this.....
http://www.getgeared.co.uk/NEVR-DULL_Magic_Polishing_Wadding
Apparently removes the stuck on carbon, and can also be used on alloys to get brake dust off!
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if the carbon really is that bad then use very fine grade wet & dry sandpaper followed by autosol... which i would then follow with belgom alu or a hard wax
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I use a bit of fine grade wire wool and autosol and I've always found it to be very good, it is a bit like tooth paste though :grin:
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as above wire wool and white spirit followed by autosol and lots of elbow grease :wink:
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With a very strong emphasis on the "elbow grease" :wink: :grin:
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oo gauge wire wool with megs metal polish/autosol
before
(http://www.needmoresleep.co.uk/mini/images/mini%20(4).jpg)
after
(http://www.needmoresleep.co.uk/mini/images/mini%20(20).jpg)
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Bloody hell!!!
I have the autosol - need to get some of that 00 wire wool me thinks!!!
Although my exhausts are still pretty clean of carbon at the moment, just want to polish them up a little...
Is it sad that I use a tissue to wipe off any carbon from the exhausts after every drive?? lol
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Bloody hell!!!
I have the autosol - need to get some of that 00 wire wool me thinks!!!
Although my exhausts are still pretty clean of carbon at the moment, just want to polish them up a little...
Is it sad that I use a tissue to wipe off any carbon from the exhausts after every drive?? lol
Yes, you are sad. :lipsrsealed:
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Is this what I need??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=320312537125
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yeah that's fine.
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cool, cheers