Exhaust depositing residue on my rear bumper / trunk paint.

apsco17 · 03-19-2008, 10:46 PM

I was washing my 2007 Black SI today and noticed that the plastic bumper near the exhaust and, to a lesser extent, the passenger side rear part of my trunk has a matted weathered look and is rough to the touch. Given the location, I suspect that this is due to exhaust fumes. I spend about 5 to 10 mins day idling in traffic.

Is anybody else experiencing this? Maybe it's due to the gas I am using?

Also, anybody have suggestions to remove this residue?

02civicsi · 03-19-2008, 10:52 PM

Claybar will do the trick.

***07mugencivic*** · 03-19-2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02civicsi

Claybar will do the trick.

yeah try that

02civicsi · 03-19-2008, 10:57 PM

Works everytime for me when I need to remove the carbon buildup off the TW bumper because of my BCRH.

southerndragoncivic · 04-30-2008, 09:16 PM

i think you might look into your fuel source. Residue from gasoline engines tends to go down, staining the tips or any flush bodywork. I sit in traffic every day about the same amount daily too. Granted i have an LX, but the only time you usually see exhaust residue going UP is on older diesels especially like 70's era Mercedes, older (badly-maintained) Mitsubishis and other bad-maintenance victims. Diesel stains b/c the nasty goes up with the exhaust gasses (and b/c there's alot more than with petrol) and neglected cars get it for any number of reasons.

03-19-2008, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
apsco17 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kelowna, B.C. CANADA Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Exhaust depositing residue on my rear bumper / trunk paint. I was washing my 2007 Black SI today and noticed that the plastic bumper near the exhaust and, to a lesser extent, the passenger side rear part of my trunk has a matted weathered look and is rough to the touch. Given the location, I suspect that this is due to exhaust fumes. I spend about 5 to 10 mins day idling in traffic. Is anybody else experiencing this? Maybe it's due to the gas I am using? Also, anybody have suggestions to remove this residue?

03-19-2008, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lonnngwoooood, FL Posts: 7,486 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 18 / 100%	Claybar will do the trick. Last edited by 02civicsi; 03-19-2008 at 10:56 PM.

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03-19-2008, 10:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lonnngwoooood, FL Posts: 7,486 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 18 / 100%	Works everytime for me when I need to remove the carbon buildup off the TW bumper because of my BCRH.

04-30-2008, 09:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
southerndragoncivic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 147 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i think you might look into your fuel source. Residue from gasoline engines tends to go down, staining the tips or any flush bodywork. I sit in traffic every day about the same amount daily too. Granted i have an LX, but the only time you usually see exhaust residue going UP is on older diesels especially like 70's era Mercedes, older (badly-maintained) Mitsubishis and other bad-maintenance victims. Diesel stains b/c the nasty goes up with the exhaust gasses (and b/c there's alot more than with petrol) and neglected cars get it for any number of reasons.