« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2

Author Topic: exhaust tail pipes  (Read 2743 times)

Offline jeynesey

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,179
  • Non VW but still VAG
exhaust tail pipes
« on: 23 June 2010, 22:11 »
So mine are looking crap. Any suggestions? Was looking at

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=310&idcategory=14

Also looking for a new wax and polish to try. Have been using collinite but after some new products really.

Cheers, Nick
Logged
Quote from: AlanD on 24 September 2010, 20:33
The day you see me in a diesel is the day there is no more petrol left :D





Need a web designer??  http://www.twostepmedia.co.uk/

kells

  • Guest
Re: exhaust tail pipes
« Reply #1 on: 23 June 2010, 22:14 »
AUTOSOL is the best

i then use jetseal 109

mine are like a mirror
Logged

Offline jeynesey

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,179
  • Non VW but still VAG
Re: exhaust tail pipes
« Reply #2 on: 23 June 2010, 22:20 »
Logged
Quote from: AlanD on 24 September 2010, 20:33
The day you see me in a diesel is the day there is no more petrol left :D





Need a web designer??  http://www.twostepmedia.co.uk/

kells

  • Guest
Re: exhaust tail pipes
« Reply #3 on: 23 June 2010, 22:26 »
yeah mate thats the stuff, did all my engine with this stuff too, how bad are your tailpipes, do you have pic?
Logged

Offline Guy

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 6,118
Re: exhaust tail pipes
« Reply #4 on: 23 June 2010, 22:44 »
you can start off with a metal polish on 00 wire wool and then move onto metal polish on a normal cloth... then work your way down to a microfibre

belgom alu is my weapon of choice... very good polish with protectant wax built in :)
Logged

kells

  • Guest
Re: exhaust tail pipes
« Reply #5 on: 23 June 2010, 23:01 »
duno if id wanna use wire wool on chrome tip type tails guy?  might take off the finish, not sure what it is on the mk5's ?
Logged

Offline waxamomo

  • Forum Supporter
  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 767
Re: exhaust tail pipes
« Reply #6 on: 24 June 2010, 07:29 »
Yep I always use 00 grade wire wool, it's so fine that it will not mark the pipes. As Guy said, use this if they are very bad, once the main is off, you can then use the polish with a microfibre.
Logged

Offline musicman87

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 196
Re: exhaust tail pipes
« Reply #7 on: 24 June 2010, 08:46 »
Would this work even if they are really bad? Just bought my GTI 5 years old and it looks like they've never had a wash! I've spent roughly 30 mins with 000 wire wool and Autoglym metal polish, but there are some really crusty baked on bits around the tips.

Is it just a case of more elbow grease?
Logged
55' Tornado Red 3-Door GTI, Manual, 17" Monza's, Totally original!

Offline Guy

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 6,118
Re: exhaust tail pipes
« Reply #8 on: 24 June 2010, 10:37 »
Quote from: musicman87 on 24 June 2010, 08:46
Would this work even if they are really bad? Just bought my GTI 5 years old and it looks like they've never had a wash! I've spent roughly 30 mins with 000 wire wool and Autoglym metal polish, but there are some really crusty baked on bits around the tips.

Is it just a case of more elbow grease?

try giving them a soak with autosmart tardis/decent tar remover as well - this might help
Logged

Offline musicman87

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 196
Re: exhaust tail pipes
« Reply #9 on: 24 June 2010, 11:55 »
Great, thanks for the advice i will try that tonight!
Logged
55' Tornado Red 3-Door GTI, Manual, 17" Monza's, Totally original!
Pages: [1] 2
« previous next »