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Polished silencer

Post by staffsatom » Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:45 pm

Hi all,

Just a quick question what is the best cleaner for the polished stainless exhaust silencer.

Many thanks Ian

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Re: Polished silencer

Post by andreasH » Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:44 am

Hello Ian,

I can recommand Autosol Metal Polish.

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Post by smokin » Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:34 am

This is recommended by the factory - Autosol BLUING REMOVER Stainless Steel Exhaust Cleaner
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Solvol-Autos ... 1616689378

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Re: Polished silencer

Post by autobackup » Sun Feb 24, 2019 10:37 am

Ian

Avoid polishing the exhaust altogether by having it Zircotec'd (inside & out) which also has the added benefit of adding about 2-3% power and NEVER have to polish it ever again!

https://www.zircotec.com/
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Re: Polished silencer

Post by staffsatom » Sun Feb 24, 2019 11:55 am

Many thanks to all of you who have replied to my question your replies are really appreciated.

Ian

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Post by John Scherrer » Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:03 pm

Find some really fine wire wool and apply really light pressure to polish using the Autosol Blue.

Remember to wear gloves as it's caustic !

Can finish off if required with a cloth.
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Post by wasp » Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:03 pm

I'm thinking of going down the Zircotec route on the new one if the Factory don't think that it will be an issue on the turbo car. I hated the exhaust looking messy and I hated cleaning it after every run out, so I'm hoping that this will be the solution!

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Post by staffsatom » Sun Mar 03, 2019 4:20 pm

Hi Guys,

Many thanks for all of your replies, the bluing remover works superb looks like new again now.

So many thanks

Ian

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Post by staffsatom » Sun Mar 03, 2019 4:42 pm

Wanted factory polished sports exhaust for an atom 3.5 please pm me if you have one or know of a member with one for sale.

thanks Ian

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Re: Polished silencer

Post by PhilTimo » Tue Nov 10, 2020 2:58 pm

I know its bit anal - but my winter pass time - I'm looking forward to being in the garage, listening to the rain tippling on the roof, music on, maybe a cool one in hand - polishing the exhaust by hand!
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Re: Polished silencer

Post by John Scherrer » Tue Nov 10, 2020 5:44 pm

If you’re really being anal, take it off and mess up the kitchen.

Much easier, warmer, you won’t skin your knuckles so much and you won’t miss any bits!
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Re: Polished silencer

Post by Karl V » Tue Nov 10, 2020 7:46 pm

I'm with you Phil! I have extreme exhaust polishing on the winter to-do list ;-)

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Re: Polished silencer

Post by PhilTimo » Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:52 pm

Just cant wait!
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