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Discussion in 'Detailing & Showroom' started by DDavid, May 9, 2018.

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  1. DDavid

    DDavid Karting

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    #1 DDavid, May 9, 2018
    The muffler on my 360 Spider is heavily discoloured and gives the appearance of rust. I'd like to try and get it back to a shiny stainless thst I know it could be. What is the thinking behind using a very light abrasive such as 0000 steel wool with some metal polish? Or will that scratch it up to much? What have you done?
     
  2. msark

    msark Formula Junior

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    #2 msark, May 10, 2018
  3. 338Lapua

    338Lapua Formula Junior

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    #3 338Lapua, May 13, 2018
    When I had my 430 I used P21S polishing soap which worked out really well to get the heavy stuff off. I then went with Optimum Metal Polish and applied it with a buffer. It worked really well and made the muffler shine. But I would not hesitate to use the Simichrome polish either. I have used this also and it works great. But if it is heavily oxidized, I would go with the P21S first and then follow with either Simichrome or Optimum.
     
  4. timwu12

    timwu12 Formula Junior

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    #4 timwu12, May 14, 2018
    I just did this yesterday, I started with a scotch/Brillo pad to get the tough stuff out and then followed it up with Mothers mag and aluminum polish I picked up at Walmart. It completely took off the oxidation and brought the shine back


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  5. moysiuan

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    #5 moysiuan, May 14, 2018
    Do not use steel wool on stainless, you can deposit steel into the grain and end up with rust stains.

    The heat cycling of a stainless exhaust creates a chromium depleted layer that is prone to corrosion. It is not something you can avoid.

    Try a Mr. Clean type of magic eraser sponge and some Bar Keepers Friend as a light abrasive. The BKF has oxalic acid, which is a recognized safe chemical for removing contaminants from stainless.
     

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