[mrheeee]

Hey guys,

I just bought a used Si axleback exhaust to replace my stock r18 exhaust. The only problem I have is that the exhaust finisher is covered in... black. The carbon build up seems hard to get off. Any tips?

 

[NIGHTHAWKSI]

its normal. just give it a good cleaning and wash it everytime you wash your car so that it doesnt build up.

 

[vtak07]

wheel cleaner actually gets it off pretty good believe it or not

 

[Duce2k]

I clean mine when I wash the car and polish it to get any other residue off.

 

[calircr]

meguiars has a metal polisher wax that gets that stuff off EASY.

 

[kenchan]

i use wenol metal polisher for pots and pans. available at williams sonoma.
best part is that not only does it clean the surface very well, it leaves
behind a protective film that can withstand hot temps (pots and pans duh).

surprise your girl/wife by telling her you MUST to go to williams sonoma...
like now. lol

also get a better flowing intake or vtec controller...your a/f is rich.

 

[trickyazn]

what about us with ti-c? i heard you can rub the burnt tip off =X

 

[shutter13]

a diluted degreaser like simple green should get it clean

other than that, everytime you seed buildup on it just wipe it off with a damp cloth, that way it stays clean

 

[huntersteve61]

steel wool and some carb and choke cleaner or some brakecleen. I used to do that on my explorer all the time. It does work. then polish it with nevrdull

 

[kenchan]

what about us with ti-c? i heard you can rub the burnt tip off =X

yep, that purplish color does polish off if you use wenol or any
metal polishes. for that, i would use polymer based detailer spray
(Prima Slick or Meg NXT QD or something) and wipe off using a
soft MF towel.

ofcourse the exhaust needs to be cool to the touch when you're
working on it. :laughing: