HELP! Exhaust tips are f*cked!

Bking · 05-17-2012, 09:09 PM

Hi guys, as you can see my exhaust tips are quite nasty looking, turning gold/brown stains...I just want to ask is there any way I can remove those dark brown stains or even restore the silver/chrome color?

I've tried using Never-dull, #0000 steel wool, and chrome polisher so far...

I spent about an hour scrubbing on this side and it seems it's slowly working, but still a lot of dots and marks on it:

This side I haven't done anything to it yet:

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Vbp6US · 05-18-2012, 01:14 AM

Try this stuff called Blue Magic

Augustus · 05-18-2012, 07:32 AM

Perhaps Adam's Metal Polish 1 & 2 Combo ?

I've not used these, but if it's like anything else that Adam's sells, it'll probably work quite well. And if it doesn't work, you could return it for all of your money + 10% back.

BigT · 05-18-2012, 07:44 AM

That looks like heat marks. The tips are self burning, kind of like that fake blue burnt look, but in reality. You'd probably have to do a full polish to get it back to normal and more than likely loose the blue in the process. You can get it back though, with a torch.

cheshirecat · 05-25-2012, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vbp6US

Try this stuff called Blue Magic

This is what I use. Works like a charm. However, I'm not too sure how well it will work on your particular exhaust.

murphman · 05-25-2012, 01:36 PM

Mothers makes a great metal polish but like others have posted about the brand they use, I too have not used it on tip that bad.

With 0000 Steel wool and Mothers I have had a friend take rust off his polished wheels on his 70's Mustang so maybe that combo will work for you

6MT · 05-25-2012, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bking

Hi guys, as you can see my exhaust tips are quite nasty looking, turning gold/brown stains...I just want to ask is there any way I can remove those dark brown stains or even restore the silver/chrome color?

I've tried using Never-dull, #0000 steel wool, and chrome polisher so far...

I spent about an hour scrubbing on this side and it seems it's slowly working, but still a lot of dots and marks on it:

This side I haven't done anything to it yet:

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

I don't mean to be rude, but is that exhaust Fast Intentions?

didymus · 05-25-2012, 06:58 PM

Wow that looks horrible! How did it get like that?

Pintsize725 · 05-26-2012, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

I don't mean to be rude, but is that exhaust Fast Intentions?

I don't think FI offers that option.

kellyefields · 05-26-2012, 01:11 AM

Stainless Steel And Aluminum Metal Polish | CHROME-IT Super Polish

best stuff I have found hands down. with that damage use it in conjuction with something like a drimmel with the buffing wheel.

One_Quick_Z · 05-26-2012, 01:44 AM

Blue magic is what I have used for a while now on all of my metal polishing jobs on my cars, try it.

DAN

NeverBoneStck · 05-26-2012, 11:58 AM

What exhaust is that ??? Looks like a low grade metal ....

05-17-2012, 09:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 14	*HELP! Exhaust tips are fcked!** Hi guys, as you can see my exhaust tips are quite nasty looking, turning gold/brown stains...I just want to ask is there any way I can remove those dark brown stains or even restore the silver/chrome color? I've tried using Never-dull, #0000 steel wool, and chrome polisher so far... I spent about an hour scrubbing on this side and it seems it's slowly working, but still a lot of dots and marks on it: This side I haven't done anything to it yet: Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

05-25-2012, 01:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 16	Mothers makes a great metal polish but like others have posted about the brand they use, I too have not used it on tip that bad. With 0000 Steel wool and Mothers I have had a friend take rust off his polished wheels on his 70's Mustang so maybe that combo will work for you __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

05-26-2012, 01:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 47 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 16	Stainless Steel And Aluminum Metal Polish \| CHROME-IT Super Polish best stuff I have found hands down. with that damage use it in conjuction with something like a drimmel with the buffing wheel. __________________ MY 2009 SC BUILD.

05-26-2012, 01:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Blue magic is what I have used for a while now on all of my metal polishing jobs on my cars, try it. DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

05-26-2012, 11:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
NeverBoneStck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 1,110 Drives: 2008 G37 S Rep Power: 17	What exhaust is that ??? Looks like a low grade metal .... __________________ Juiced! That is all you need to know !!

05-18-2012, 01:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vbp6US Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 442 Drives: 2009 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 13	Try this stuff called Blue Magic

05-18-2012, 07:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Augustus Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 146 Drives: 2011 370Z Touring M6 Rep Power: 13	Perhaps Adam's Metal Polish 1 & 2 Combo ? I've not used these, but if it's like anything else that Adam's sells, it'll probably work quite well. And if it doesn't work, you could return it for all of your money + 10% back.

05-18-2012, 07:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
BigT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 469 Drives: 98 2g DSM Rep Power: 13	That looks like heat marks. The tips are self burning, kind of like that fake blue burnt look, but in reality. You'd probably have to do a full polish to get it back to normal and more than likely loose the blue in the process. You can get it back though, with a torch.

05-25-2012, 06:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 305	Wow that looks horrible! How did it get like that?

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