Anyway to remove it? My whole tailpipe is in need of tlc just dont want to do the outside and leave it absolutely flithy inside

Rub it off, then don't drive the car again, ever!

 

Seriously, soot is a combustion bi-product from CnH2n+2 + O2 -> CO2 + H2 unless you're permanently in lean burn, so there is no permanent answer.

I should add its probably 10years of baked on stuff lol

A polishing ball on a drill works well...with metal polish

Thanks chris, i will look into that

As per Chrisrs's suggestion - polishing ball or cones for use with DIY drill are ideal for exhaust duties!

 

Just happens that i got some samples today T40, T60 and T80 grade foam cones - for illustration.....

 

Silly question but what's the purpose of the different grades?

Silly question but what's the purpose of the different grades?

 

Same idea as foam polishing pads.... hard, medium and soft cones - simples. 

You've really got to be a serious detailer to polish the inside of your exhaust.  

I agree. We are serious!!...BUT if you have an R36..they have polished inners to the tailpipes and conical shaped

These cone things are not much good on straight exhaust tips IMO

A ball one is more effective I would think

Worth trying though.

I'm glad my tip is hidden to be honest.

The problem with ball and/or cone solution on a standard exhaust is that they can tear up easily and catch on any shape edges.

 

btw - the cones are also useful for polishing alloys - which is why i hold a stock of the alternative foam grades.

 

The exhaust would initially benefit from a going over with wire wool grade-00 to start;

with some autosol metal polish..... this normally gives great results in my experience. 

I tried Autoglym Glass Polish just because I have some and it says it can be used for metal. It worked reasonably well but struggled to remove the real hard baked on pitted bits, might work well with a polishing ball though.

I tried Autoglym Glass Polish just because I have some and it says it can be used for metal. It worked reasonably well but struggled to remove the real hard baked on pitted bits, might work well with a polishing ball though.

 

Good to know - glad you made some progress. 

 

Where are you based..... i have a couple of polishing balls i dont use, just sitting in the garage... free to anyone if collected.

Good to know - glad you made some progress. 

 

Where are you based..... i have a couple of polishing balls i dont use, just sitting in the garage... free to anyone if collected.

Thank you for the offer but I'm located all the way down in the South West but maybe someone else can try.

I know a dedicated product like Autosol will fair better but sometimes it's nice to be able to use some of our products for multiple tasks. Like others I have so many different bottles of all kinds of products and brands I detest wasting stuff.

I tried Autoglym Glass Polish just because I have some and it says it can be used for metal. It worked reasonably well but struggled to remove the real hard baked on pitted bits, might work well with a polishing ball though.

Pray tell...what is a `polishing ball`?

Pray tell...what is a `polishing ball`?

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=view&n=355&p=176514&c=215&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Cleaning%20Kits&gclid=CISXju-YlsACFSX4wgodfmgA8w

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Never seen the like...but thank you.

Anyway to remove it? My whole tailpipe is in need of tlc just dont want to do the outside and leave it absolutely flithy inside

buy a diesel with a DPF ....luvely and clean....... LOL

As per Chrisrs's suggestion - polishing ball or cones for use with DIY drill are ideal for exhaust duties!

Just happens that i got some samples today T40, T60 and T80 grade foam cones - for illustration.....

Where do you get these from Ste?

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Hi Ben. CYC do them in singles; but the same Chinese supplier I get the polishing pads from does this 3pack cheaper.

Drop me a PM if you need the details.

000 grade wire wool & metal polish should do the trick.

000 grade wire wool & metal polish should do the trick.

 

Always does the trick - although dependent on how neglected the pipes are...

It took a few attempts on my R36, then the buffing cone method revived the shine.

 

Are you missing the R32 exhaust cleaning duties Bob?

Where do you get these from Ste?

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For those interested in the cheap foam cones..... it seems CYC are still out of stock on these.

eBay link:-

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231263003828?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

 

Always does the trick - although dependent on how neglected the pipes are...

It took a few attempts on my R36, then the buffing cone method revived the shine.

 

Are you missing the R32 exhaust cleaning duties Bob?

 

Sort of, but not missing the running costs