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Title: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 25 March 2012, 21:02
A day for cleaning those exhaust tips....

Started with this....

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd501/pmur01/IMG00112-20120325-1716.jpg)

End result....

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd501/pmur01/IMG00115-20120325-1723.jpg)

And this what I used....

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd501/pmur01/IMG00114-20120325-1723.jpg)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd501/pmur01/IMG00116-20120325-1724.jpg)
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: Jimble on 25 March 2012, 21:15
Look familiar mate, thats what i use although i don't need to use wire wool cos i put some sealant on from time to time, makes it so much easier. Jetseal 109 FTW!  :cool:
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: Mr GTD on 25 March 2012, 22:05
Looks good!
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: Mr Blue on 25 March 2012, 22:46
wire wool ftw. I finish off with megs metal polish. Gives more protection after autosol and a lighter shine.
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 25 March 2012, 23:01
It's really fine wire wool....looking to put on the sealer, which should help them.... :smiley:
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: ryanbrook on 27 March 2012, 12:22
WD40 is a good metal/chrome cleaner ;)
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: Panthera on 01 April 2012, 14:52
Good result. What I do after using Autosoul and wire wool is add a coat of Megs NXT metal polish.
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: Jimble on 01 April 2012, 15:11
Isn't NXT the same type of product as autosol? Ie for actual cleaning of the pipe so putting a coat on won't actually do much. :huh:

I wouldn't bother with the autosol tbh, just use the NXT.
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: mumbles on 01 April 2012, 22:12
I've found the megs NXT metal polish doesn't have very much cut/cleaning power but it does bring up a very nice shine, so both might work well together. One to clean and one to make pretty, as they say  :wink:
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 01 April 2012, 22:17
You better get cleaning before the snow comes.....
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: sharki786 on 03 April 2012, 14:44
i was just thinking about asking whats better to use then autosol. As i have a few black spots on the tips and no matter what i do it just wont budge. I leave autosol on for about 5-10mins and then use a tooth brush. But now i can see your using wire wool but what grade is it?
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: Jimble on 03 April 2012, 17:30
It's 00 grade wire wool mate.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/-00-wire-wool/prod_377.html

But tbf your not really using autosol properly, it's an abrasive paste so using a toothbrush is a bit pointless, get yourself a microfibre or even a piece of rag, put a little on the rag and then get sime elbow grease into it! You may not need wire wool. :wink:
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: sharki786 on 03 April 2012, 23:45
It's 00 grade wire wool mate.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/-00-wire-wool/prod_377.html

But tbf your not really using autosol properly, it's an abrasive paste so using a toothbrush is a bit pointless, get yourself a microfibre or even a piece of rag, put a little on the rag and then get sime elbow grease into it! You may not need wire wool. :wink:

sweet mate. il try that :wink:
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: Stokie Mac on 06 April 2012, 15:10
It's 00 grade wire wool mate.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/-00-wire-wool/prod_377.html

But tbf your not really using autosol properly, it's an abrasive paste so using a toothbrush is a bit pointless, get yourself a microfibre or even a piece of rag, put a little on the rag and then get sime elbow grease into it! You may not need wire wool. :wink:

Will try it this way myself as i use a Toothbrush aswell..
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: john a on 08 April 2012, 22:32
You can pick up bags of 00 wire wool dead cheap in most places (B&Q, Screwfix, Toolstation, etc). I have used it in conjunction with Autosol and also with the Britemax Metal Twins. The inside of the tailpipes on mine is pretty baked on and I am thinking I may have to take varying degrees of flap wheel to it to clean them up before going at them again with the Britemax.
Title: Re: Cleaning the exhaust tips....
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 08 April 2012, 23:21
I used the fine wool and it works a treat....