Black Soot
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Black Soot
Does anyone else always get their tail pipes covered in soot? I find myself cleaning them often. Is it all the oil it burns? Or is there a problem with mine? Or am I just paranoid?
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I was cleaning my car last night and almost turned the sponge black trying to clean it out. Gave up after a while tring to get the inside somewhat clean. Then I realized it wasn't worth it because when I go out again it will be black.
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Screw gas mileage
It's just hte exhaust...all cars do it.
I never use a sponge because I figure I'll ruin it. I use paper towels and like formula 409 or some other household cleaner
I never use a sponge because I figure I'll ruin it. I use paper towels and like formula 409 or some other household cleaner
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I'm sure Neverdull is great, but I just use a little Zaino Z2 inside the pipes, buff it off, two more apps and not a spot of carbon accumulates even after three months now....works like a charm
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Insanely Yellow
INSIDE the pipes .. now there's an interesting idea. Gotta try that one.
I'm not a Zaino guy --- is that Zaino's "wax" (as in final finish shine coating) or something else?
Also, I'm continually amazed at how much of that soot accumulates on the back of the car after a day of driving. Something about the aero of the car causes stuff to land back there.
I'm not a Zaino guy --- is that Zaino's "wax" (as in final finish shine coating) or something else?
Also, I'm continually amazed at how much of that soot accumulates on the back of the car after a day of driving. Something about the aero of the car causes stuff to land back there.
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?
i don't know whats worse on my car the exhaust or my wheels. After a few drives my wheels can have just as thick of a black coating(brake dust?) Im not sure what gets to me more!
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Stew,
Z2 is indeed one of Zaino's "waxes", though technically not a wax as you know. It spreads easily with a soft wax applicator, dries quickly to a thin haze and gets rubbed off with a soft towel. Incredible stuff, even on a yellow.
Genesis,
Z2 on the exhaust tips? That's a GREAT idea. If the snow around here ever melts long enough for me to get my RX-8 out of the garage I'll definitely give it a try. Thanks! (Hmm, do I have to claybar first?)
Z2 is indeed one of Zaino's "waxes", though technically not a wax as you know. It spreads easily with a soft wax applicator, dries quickly to a thin haze and gets rubbed off with a soft towel. Incredible stuff, even on a yellow.
Genesis,
Z2 on the exhaust tips? That's a GREAT idea. If the snow around here ever melts long enough for me to get my RX-8 out of the garage I'll definitely give it a try. Thanks! (Hmm, do I have to claybar first?)
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Cool, the paranoia is subsiding. Yeah I get a lot of break dust too, but it's fun to clean or etch "RX-8" when you don't have time for a thourough, thouruo, thouero, thoughro, (I forgot how to spell!!!) thorough cleaning.
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Originally Posted by SpinninAgain!
Stew,
Z2 is indeed one of Zaino's "waxes", though technically not a wax as you know. It spreads easily with a soft wax applicator, dries quickly to a thin haze and gets rubbed off with a soft towel. Incredible stuff, even on a yellow.
Genesis,
Z2 on the exhaust tips? That's a GREAT idea. If the snow around here ever melts long enough for me to get my RX-8 out of the garage I'll definitely give it a try. Thanks! (Hmm, do I have to claybar first?)
Z2 is indeed one of Zaino's "waxes", though technically not a wax as you know. It spreads easily with a soft wax applicator, dries quickly to a thin haze and gets rubbed off with a soft towel. Incredible stuff, even on a yellow.
Genesis,
Z2 on the exhaust tips? That's a GREAT idea. If the snow around here ever melts long enough for me to get my RX-8 out of the garage I'll definitely give it a try. Thanks! (Hmm, do I have to claybar first?)
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