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Grubby Exhaust Pipes - Replace?

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stealthwolf:
I clean my pipes with the following:

1. Spray engine degreaser in and around the exhaust tips. Leave for a good while.
2. Agitate with brush (I use a cheapo alloy brush from halfrauds), wipe.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 several times.
4. Start the car up and gently dab the throttle to get rid of any remaining loose crap.
5. Clean using WD40 and MF cloth
6. Dry with cloth and apply polish
7. Work polish using 00-grade wirewool if necessary
8. Work polish using green side of washing up sponge if necessary
9. Work polish using MF cloth
10. Buff off with clean MF cloth

JPC:
can i just comment on what jules said about leaving the degreaser on for 20/30 minutes.

I dont want to appear off, but i wouldnt recommend doing that at all.

It will cause as much of its own problems as the soot on the pipes.
there is no advantage in leaving degreaser on for 5-6 minutes.
 Any longer and will start to dry and you dont want that.
5-6 minutes is more than enough for the degreaser to do its thing.

I dont want to appear off but wouldnt want anyone doing any damage with miss-information.

stealthwolf:
^^^I leave the degreaser on for a bit. Not thirty mins but longer than a few mins. I tend to do more applications and scrubbing rather than leaving it on for longer.

Jules86:
As with most advise its usually best to alter it as you wish for the best results for yourself. For mine i left it 20 minutes as the previous owner had never cleaned them! Had to repeat it aswell  :surprised:

I used autoglym engine degreaser which is pretty weak to be honest as well  :smiley:

JPC:
as stealthwolf suggested, its better to do multiple applications, as to avoid drying. Autoglym engine and machine cleaner is pretty good in my experience, just a bit pricey when you go thru it like i do

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