twoscoops 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 As the subject line suggests, I have an old and rusty standard exhaust and I was just wondering if there is anyway to bring it back to life and possibly get it a bit shinier?? I hear that Gav is the man for exhaust shining, judging by his Corrado??Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Lol have you been talking to Ben, the only thing you can do with yours is wire brush it and put some silver hammerite on it, thats what I did on my old one mate. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 yeah, id go with what gav says, but give it a good sanding down and then stick some Crust on it before you paint it. You can get that from Halfrauds for a few quid and will make sure the rust doesnt get any worse. Link to post Share on other sites
twoscoops 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Haha good stuff Gav and Nat thanks for the advice, I will get along to Halfords at the weekend! Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 is it stainless?? Does it have pitting??? I ask as in a former life when cleaning the chrome on my old motors there are a couple of products you can buy but believe it or not a watered down washing up liquid and a pan scourer (NOT To Ruff) will work wonders???then use the chrome cleaner products after...take your time and keep a close eye on it... but it works.... Link to post Share on other sites
twoscoops 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 to be honest mate, i am not sure whether it is stainless. it is just the standard one that came on the car. i take it you mean the yellow spong top and rough green bottom scouring pads rather than a brillo pad? I might give this a go and see what happens, nothing ventured!cheers Link to post Share on other sites
twoscoops 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Here is a BAD photo showing the crappy exhaust. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 if it is stainless then another good trick is to rub some wahing powder that you use for clothes on it with a tad of warm water, the wasing powder will cut through the grime and is abrasive enough that you shouldnt need to use a scouring pad, it gets your hands messy when you are rubbing it in though!!!but if its just rust and not grime then use the wire brush. im guessing if its really rusted then it prob wont be stainless.... Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Lol have you been talking to Ben' date=' [/quote']ha ha no your polishing fame is now widespread !! :) leave it dirty mate - saves cleaning it next time ;) Link to post Share on other sites
twoscoops 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Believe it or not, im rapidly coming round to that idea!!!! hahatim Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 woo hoo another convert to the dirty car brigade welcome mate Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 and plus shinny dont make you faster lol :-d :-p Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 woo hoo another convert to the dirty car brigade welcome mate Twoscoops dont listen to them (puts fingers in ears lalalala) and that is the standard steel exhaust mate. Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 ha ha ha pmsl :) Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 My scorpion one was a proper mess so cleaned the grime with washing powder stuffs awesome for cleaning steel better if you can let it soak. Then after used WD40 and 2500 grit wet and dry to rub it extremely lightly until I was happy with the finish............The used an abbrasive scratch removing cutting compund and finish with a metal polish. But I didnt do it all in one hit just a little bit everytime I washed the car each week. good luck Link to post Share on other sites
twoscoops 0 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 cheers guys, i think I am going to ignore Ben's pleas and have a go at cleaning it up. the dark (and shiny) side is calling! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 cheers guys' date=' i think I am going to ignore Ben's pleas and have a go at cleaning it up. the dark (and shiny) side is calling![/quote']Good man!! A shiney car shows you have pride in your car.... Link to post Share on other sites
anna 0 Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 i agree Link to post Share on other sites
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