Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > polishing exhaust

[rob holmes]

does anyone know whats best to clean up the bottom part of the exhaust?

[Fordie]

Long slither of rag wrapped around pipe twice, then a squeeze of Autolsolv,give it time and your'lle be able to shave in em. 4D

[Crunchy]

Originally posted by Fordie
Long slither of rag wrapped around pipe twice, then a squeeze of Autolsolv,give it time and your'lle be able to shave in em. 4D

Were do you get Autolsolv. Please explain the process a little more

[Carbon749]

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Were do you get Autolsolv. Please explain the process a little more [/quote]

Autosolv is a metal polish, comes in a tube like tooth paste and looks a bit like tooth paste. Available in the UK from any high street car accessory shop.

[Crunchy]

Do you put the Autosolv on first or the rag and then rub the Autosolv into the rag. Do you then heat the exhaust What's the process??? Is there a website where I can order online as I'm in Germany

[Edited on 15-10-2005 by Crunchy]

[Carbon749]

Hi,

Mis-spelt the name, it's actually Autosol and it's german.

check out this web site, may help

http://autosol.com/

When I use it, I rub it into the metal with my fingers and then use a cloth. Swap cloths to a fresh clean one to buff to a shine.

[rob holmes]

Does autosol get the discolouration off or do you have to use a more abrasive method first like fine emery cloth?

[norty mart]

Mothers MAG & ALUMINUM POLISH is the stuf the show Harley boys use, polished up my 996 cans to a chrome-like finish, did both in about an hour and without the black fingers Autosol leaves you with!

...also leaves a coating that stops the finish dulling.

Only place I've seen it was West Coast but they've now gone, Google search should come up trumps - was about £6 a tub but lasts for ages.

[Crunchy]

What if you have rust showing though?

[Carbon749]

Thought the pipes were stainless steel