chrisguga Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 This isn't really a write-up so feel free to move it if necessary. I hate that I spent 30+ hours machining the exterior of my car, getting the wheels just perfect and sealing them, painting the calipers, etc only to have my dirty and dull muffler highly visible to all those behind the car. I never realized how bad it looked until my wife borrowed my car and I watched it driving away. I have no desire to have a chrome muffler like what you'd find on a Honda with a 3 foot wing, but I do want it to look better. I'm not finished with this job as I only spent about 20 minutes on it before it got dark and the mosquitoes were tearing me up, but I'll go back and finish polishing the tailpipes at a later date. So far, I'm pretty happy with the results and I'm glad I saved that cheap pad for a dirty job like this one. 2 before shots: one quick after shot: After trying an aggressive compound for 3 hits and then Adam's metal polish 1, I found that the cleaner/polish I use in the kitchen left the best shine. I'll experiment with this some more in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 nice job, I might have to try this out. been looking at my exhaust lately and wonder how to clean it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisguga Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'm thinking some fine steel wool might be a good starter and then finish off with the pad. I really don't think the way I went at it is the best possible way to clean it up, but I just wanted to throw some pictures out there. Maybe this thread will lead to tips for cleaning up stainless steel or other types of exhaust so they don't look so grubby and ruin the look of an otherwise clean car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txredgt Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Disreguard the product the person used. But this is probably what you are looking for. The side by side comparison will stun you: Final product: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisguga Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 That is a great result. I would like to know the product used so I can replicate the results. That's even a little more chrome than I was going for, but I'd rather it look too good than not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txredgt Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The suspension in that cobra is what allows to show off the exhaust more than others. Here is the whole writeup the fella did, its pretty in depth. How to: Polish Exhaust - Mustang Forums at StangNet I know there is a bad product in here but use the Adam's goodies for better results I would say you could skip steps as well if you would like. He took it a step further though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LQ9SS Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Disreguard the product the person used. But this is probably what you are looking for. The side by side comparison will stun you: Final product: Dude, that car is sooooo bad ***!!!! Moar piks pleaze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisguga Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 The suspension in that cobra is what allows to show off the exhaust more than others. Here is the whole writeup the fella did, its pretty in depth. How to: Polish Exhaust - Mustang Forums at StangNet I know there is a bad product in here but use the Adam's goodies for better results I would say you could skip steps as well if you would like. He took it a step further though. That's similar to how I polished the pipes on my motorcycle years ago. I'll definitely follow similar steps to polish up my exhaust and then post up the pics! My effort tonight was more of a, "Dang, that looks like crap. I'm going to mess around with what I have available and see what it looks like in 30 minutes or less." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txredgt Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Dude, that car is sooooo bad ***!!!! Moar piks pleaze http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2191722/2004-ford-mustang/page-1 This car and a few others I know of make me want to ditch the straight axle and go with the IRS.. man alive that car is sexy. Oh and he has some true forged wheels on it too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LQ9SS Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2191722/2004-ford-mustang/page-1 This car and a few others I know of make me want to ditch the straight axle and go with the IRS.. man alive that car is sexy. Oh and he has some true forged wheels on it too.. Thanks man! I am a Chevy guy but I do love me some Mustang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebalow Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Those are some impressive results! I'm with [insert name here] (LQ9SS), I am a chevy guy, but those 03-04 Cobras make me everytime I see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 See, and I would have painted it flat black to hide it... lol My G8 exhaust is much like the Cobra's due to the IRS. Looks cool hangin out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Shiny Mustang, lol those are some FAT rear tires too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisguga Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Shiny Mustang, lol those are some FAT rear tires too.. Heck yeah. I used to run 315/35/17 Nitto drag radials on 17x11 inch rear wheels on the Trans Am. Needless to say, they hooked and looked awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebalow Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Look at that shine! I might have to try this on my dad's exhaust since mine isnt SS . Thinking about getting it redone here very soon though :drool::drool::drool:Cobra's on my car I would like to own one day list now. :bow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisguga Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 So I didn't worry about making mine look like chrome, but here are the results after using 180, 600, 1000, 2000, and then Adam's metal polish on the cruddy pad that comes with the PC. I didn't take much time doing this and finished it all in about an hour. Original: Cleaned up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txredgt Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Me likey. If you could clean those spots on each side where the welds are right after the exhaust leaves the muffler it would be killer. If only they were smart enough to put the seam welds on the part of the muffler where you wouldn't notice it now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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