MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: trash116 on February 02, 2013, 10:11:21 am

Title: Exhaust
Post by: trash116 on February 02, 2013, 10:11:21 am: Hi, I just want to check I've not misunderstood another thread. Will I be able to bring the exhaust tail pipe/tips (not sure what they are called). Back from black to shine with a metal polish like autosol. I've just got the factory standard exhaust on my gti.
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: B3n on February 02, 2013, 02:38:55 pm: It depends how soiled they are but its a good start :happy2: Just make sure you give them a good clean with some degreaser first of all.

If the above doesnt work you'll need to get some 00 grade wirewool which should then do the trick :happy2:

Ben
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: stubert on February 02, 2013, 05:25:52 pm: Chances are you'll need wire wool and the tail pipes will need a really good clean. I've heard Mothers Powerballs are fantastic for polishing. The can be attached to a drill and make quick work of tarnished metal with a good polish
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: AaronMc on February 03, 2013, 08:45:12 pm: I cleaned mine up with Wirewool, G101 Degreaser, then Polished and Protected with Megs Metal Polish.

Look so much better!
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: Leesey on February 04, 2013, 12:39:45 pm: Elbow grease, Autosol and Wirewool work a treat on tail pipes.
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: swgti on February 04, 2013, 02:27:40 pm: Pretty much as above, I used Gunk on mine then various grades of wire wool with autosol then finished them off again with autosol and a cloth.
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: craig_GTI on February 05, 2013, 07:35:53 am: Yeah ill second the wire wool and autosol method, I got really good results from this :) just takes time and elbow grease.. Not completely finished but here's a before and after of mine :)

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Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: Killinator on February 11, 2013, 12:23:52 pm: That's an impressive improvement, time to roll up the sleeves me thinks.
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: Eccie on February 11, 2013, 12:51:00 pm: And seal & polish them once you've got them clean

I put on werkstat prime strong & a couple of coats of FinishKare 1000P Hi-Temp Sealant

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Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: Simon_2.0t on February 27, 2013, 04:00:01 pm: Did mine with some Wire wool and AG Metal polish last night. Better, still not 100%. More time needed on them I feel.
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: alexmccabe on February 27, 2013, 04:37:56 pm: Quote from: Leesey on February 04, 2013, 12:39:45 pm
Elbow grease, Autosol and Wirewool work a treat on tail pipes.

Where can I buy this 'Elbow Grease'? Hahaha
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: Grizzle on March 02, 2013, 06:42:10 pm: These metal twins

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Britemax_Metal_Twins_1.html

Give this

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Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: dmac1969 on March 02, 2013, 07:06:56 pm: Mine were like the 'before' pic further up the page - I thought I would be buying new ones , but I had wire wool and Autosol lying around so I gave it a go - they are now looking nearly new again!
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: McKeann on March 02, 2013, 08:51:16 pm: Thats a great improvement. Will give this a go when it warms up a tad
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: Rob_Quads on March 27, 2013, 08:40:15 pm: Wire wool and autosol will get you far.

If you want to add a real shine look on ebay for a polishing kit. You can get bits you put on the end of a drill. Combine them with a bit of autosol and it will result in a mirror finish.
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: Draz1k on March 31, 2013, 09:22:31 am: Makes a massive difference to the appearance. Good work :D
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: alfboden on March 31, 2013, 10:30:11 am: I'm gonna tackle my exhaust tomorrow, it's a right state. Hoping the wire wool and autoglym metal polish do the trick.
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: craig_GTI on April 01, 2013, 10:10:40 pm: Quote from: alfboden on March 31, 2013, 10:30:11 am
I'm gonna tackle my exhaust tomorrow, it's a right state. Hoping the wire wool and autoglym metal polish do the trick.

Don't forget the elbow grease :grin:
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: alfboden on April 02, 2013, 10:27:52 pm: Quote from: craig_GTI on April 01, 2013, 10:10:40 pm
Quote from: alfboden on March 31, 2013, 10:30:11 am
I'm gonna tackle my exhaust tomorrow, it's a right state. Hoping the wire wool and autoglym metal polish do the trick.

Don't forget the elbow grease :grin:

Haha, doesn't look like Ill get time till Friday.
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: detailer on April 03, 2013, 06:47:20 pm: Started too attack mine tonight with grade 0 wire wool and some autosol. Result :happy2:
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: thegreatricardo on April 14, 2013, 06:50:29 pm: Fine wire wool, degreaser then Peek metal polish for me :)
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: alfboden on April 15, 2013, 08:02:18 pm: Found out its still a ball breaker even with wire wool!
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: cleanme on April 15, 2013, 08:09:25 pm: How long does it normally take? I can never get it back to a silver shine, always ends up "brassy" looking. (using autosol and wirewool)
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: Twiggy on April 22, 2013, 08:12:02 pm: Britemax twin pack is what i used, ended up using some wire wool i found in the garage. Still needs plenty of time and patience. good graft and you wil be fine. :happy2: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FFacebook%2FInstagram_Photos%2F486357_10151905306833504_647628349_n.jpg&hash=323ec6e37e8d3cc43322438a0cf9a48045d7107a)