Cleaning the vents (refurbishment)

The best way is to remove them and have it reanodize

 

Try this:

https://www.chemicalguys.com/black-on-black-instant-shine/AIR_SPRAY_1.html

Works great on the GTS tops also.

Post before and after shots if you try it.

 

The first thing to do is remove the old wax residue and you won’t do that by spraying more stuff on top of it. There are multiple products out there for that purpose, isopropyl alcohol will do it too. An old toothbrush and some elbow grease will help. You might need a 90 degree Phillips screwdriver to get the countersunk screws out to pull the grills but I’ve had success with a regular straight one. Having them on the bench makes it a lot easier and you can clean all the stuff underneath as well.

 

I always thought they were powder coated not anodized..?

 

If they are just dirty or oxidized, tooth past or mild polishing compound works well. If the oxidation is really bad cleanser like Comet works well. Test on back side first.

My rear vent were badly oxidized and cleaned up like new.