Cleaning up SP1 exhaust pipes
Cleaning up SP1 exhaust pipes
I've got the exhausts off to fit new gaskets. Cleaning them up to look like new - any sensible recommendations in Firestorm land for keeping them shiny. What does everyone else use ?
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benny hedges
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Re: Cleaning up SP1 exhaust pipes
depends how mingy they are... wire wool is good.
i like solvol but some peeps say it's too abrasive.
just spray them black
i like solvol but some peeps say it's too abrasive.
just spray them black
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Re: Cleaning up SP1 exhaust pipes
Spray them black - you are having a chuckle. No chance. I know how to clean them, I'm asking whether anyone has any advice on keeping them from rusting / tarnishing. Granville (for example) do a clear heat resistant laquer.
Also found this http://www.thermalvelocity.co.uk/Exhaus ... p-105-433/ - they have a clear laquer - upto 550 degrees
Also found this http://www.thermalvelocity.co.uk/Exhaus ... p-105-433/ - they have a clear laquer - upto 550 degrees
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benny hedges
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Re: Cleaning up SP1 exhaust pipes
surprising what they cram into that little shop isn't it - and they never shut...tonyf wrote:Granville (for example) do a clear heat resistant laquer.
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storminateacup
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Re: Cleaning up SP1 exhaust pipes
Leave it in the garage lol not sensible but it works !tonyf wrote:I've got the exhausts off to fit new gaskets. Cleaning them up to look like new - any sensible recommendations in Firestorm land for keeping them shiny. What does everyone else use ?
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bandsawman
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Re: Cleaning up SP1 exhaust pipes
Tonyf, I'm in exactly the same position - pipes are off while doing other work, decided to de-tarnish them (hell of a job, BTW), now I want to know how I can keep them that way.
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Re: Cleaning up SP1 exhaust pipes
I have polished my forks and use meguires nxt all metal polish to bring back the shine, and a product I use on my cars, chemical guys wheel guard, this helps keeping them clean between washes.
