Crud on the Exhaust tips?
08-11-2003, 07:35 PM
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Crud on the Exhaust tips?
I really hope I'm not in the minority with this problem on my exhaust tips...if I am, it's back to the dealership to raise hell 
I'm getting this black build up on my car (already, only 500km) on the bottom of the exhaust tip. It doesn't wash off with regular car wash soap...so I'm guessing a metal polish will have to be used.
Question is two part...what are you guys using to clean it, and is it normal to get this on the RX-8? (I was thinking it might be some debris/crud from using the exhaust for the first time, etc....but what do I know).
Here's what it looks like on mine:
I'm getting this black build up on my car (already, only 500km) on the bottom of the exhaust tip. It doesn't wash off with regular car wash soap...so I'm guessing a metal polish will have to be used.
Question is two part...what are you guys using to clean it, and is it normal to get this on the RX-8? (I was thinking it might be some debris/crud from using the exhaust for the first time, etc....but what do I know).
Here's what it looks like on mine:
08-11-2003, 07:51 PM
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This is just because the car runs very rich. It is normal my car gets that too. Everytime I clean my car I just clean the exhaust tip too and that crap comes right off. Use a glass or chrome cleaner and that black stuff comes right off.
08-19-2003, 10:10 PM
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Yeah, I'm with you on the crud coming out of the exhaust. I cleaned mine yesterday and already I have more build up. I carry a clean rag in the trunk with me and wipe them down after I get home. I think keeping them clean is the important part. If you let them build up it may be hard to get rid of.
03-03-2004, 07:18 PM
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I use a degreaser and it comes right off.. I spray it on and and after thirty or so second i use and old towel to wipe it off. I also put a towel underneith just incase the degreaser does anything nasty to my exhaust finsihers
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03-12-2006, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Smoker
Those are actually burnt engine oil grease. A little bit of dawn will work just as well.
03-12-2006, 11:15 PM
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1 - DO A SEARCH. You're questions have been answered before.
2 - The build-up is normal
3 - Use this,
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-show-shine-26/gold-racing-beat-exhaust-tips-not-any-more-77235/
Or this,
https://www.rx8club.com/gulf-rx-8-forum-32/%5Bdfw%5D-weather-sucks-83196/page3/ (post#40)
2 - The build-up is normal
3 - Use this,
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-show-shine-26/gold-racing-beat-exhaust-tips-not-any-more-77235/
Or this,
https://www.rx8club.com/gulf-rx-8-forum-32/%5Bdfw%5D-weather-sucks-83196/page3/ (post#40)
03-12-2006, 11:28 PM
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Come clean.....
Yes, yes, clean the shiny bits with Nevr-Dull, yes, also Turtles Blood, Waxarama and Cleenz-All.....
...but I REFUSE to polish the inside of the tips! THAT is just too gay. How do you decide where to stop? (How far up do YOU go? ....you see the problem.) You would have to "do" them daily to keep 'em sparkly, then everyone who sees them would know you are a, well, a poseur.
The good Lord Rotaro intended for them to look like that, anything less smooty would be in defiance of his mighty intent!
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...but I REFUSE to polish the inside of the tips! THAT is just too gay. How do you decide where to stop? (How far up do YOU go? ....you see the problem.) You would have to "do" them daily to keep 'em sparkly, then everyone who sees them would know you are a, well, a poseur.
The good Lord Rotaro intended for them to look like that, anything less smooty would be in defiance of his mighty intent!
S
03-12-2006, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RotaryManiac
agreed ^^^^^^^ eagle one nevr dull is great
I agree, makes our stainless look better than new. Makes subsequent cleanings easier after using once a month.
It's also great for the rotary accents!
Just my 2 brown ones..
03-12-2006, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by StealthTL
Yes, yes, clean the shiny bits with Nevr-Dull, yes, also Turtles Blood, Waxarama and Cleenz-All.....
...but I REFUSE to polish the inside of the tips! THAT is just too gay. How do you decide where to stop? (How far up do YOU go? ....you see the problem.) You would have to "do" them daily to keep 'em sparkly, then everyone who sees them would know you are a, well, a poseur.
The good Lord Rotaro intended for them to look like that, anything less smooty would be in defiance of his mighty intent!
S
...but I REFUSE to polish the inside of the tips! THAT is just too gay. How do you decide where to stop? (How far up do YOU go? ....you see the problem.) You would have to "do" them daily to keep 'em sparkly, then everyone who sees them would know you are a, well, a poseur.
The good Lord Rotaro intended for them to look like that, anything less smooty would be in defiance of his mighty intent!
S
I like to make mine shine inside...
Looks like my shotgun barrels, circular mirrors...
Check out how bright my .45 ACP avatar is, you can see the firing pin...
Even worse with my Borla pipes on the Z06.
03-13-2006, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by StealthTL
The good Lord Rotaro intended for them to look like that, anything less smooty would be in defiance of his mighty intent!
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BTW, i also do not clean the inside, just the outside of the tips.
03-13-2006, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x)
The Eagle One product is the same thing. Once the outside and inside first inch or two are polished (may need a metal polish the first time) it is very easy to maintain with your wash rag and an occasional once over with the Nevr Dull.
Lord Rotaro approves, despite the remarks by infidels above.
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