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:puzzled:

[Carbon749]

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Were do you get Autolsolv. Please explain the process a little more:puzzled: [/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:puzzled: 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 :puzzled:

[aka.eric]

Theres Stainless and theres cheap stainless,one will rust.Fine Scotch pads work well on the headers,with Autosol.They will leave fine scratches,Autosol on a cloth removes them.

[rcgbob44]

Try a brillo pad with Solvol Autosol.

[Scotty Monster]

to begin with, cant resist the 1200 grit sandpaper, myself

[PDL]

You will also need plenty of 'Elbow grease' this will definately get them pipes shiney shiney. :lol::lol:

[philthy]

Originally posted by rob holmes
does anyone know whats best to clean up the bottom part of the exhaust?

1. Find a 16 year old lad who is saving for a a car. ( They'll do anything for money at this age )

2. Tell him you will give him ten quid if he will polish the exhaust to a mirror finish.

3. Give him the wire wool / autosol and rags.

4. Go and have a beer.

5. When he brings it back after an hour tell him it's not shiny enough.

6. Have another beer.

7. When he brings it back after half an hour ( The attention span reduces very quickly at this age ) tell him it's not bad and give him the tenner.

8. Spend the next 15 minutes finishing off the job to your liking.

9. Re fit exhaust.

10. Sit down to admire new shiny thing.

11. Have another beer.

Works for me! ;)