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    Default Crazy amount of black carbon crap on exhaust tips

    I feel like I cannot keep these damn things clean. I have a lot of mods, and my car puts out a generous puff of black smoke when I go WOT... but that has always been normal for me even when somewhat stock.

    Anyone have this problem? Good cleaning tips or prevention? I have read easy off oven cleaner might be something to try... but if that hit mah paint... ahhh.

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    Default Re: Crazy amount of black carbon crap on exhaust tips

    0000 steel wool, followed by some mother's aluminum polish.

    works mint.
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    Default Re: Crazy amount of black carbon crap on exhaust tips

    Your car must be Donald Trump on a treadmill because you're running rich.

    Some people shell out extra cash for black exhaust tips. Enjoy this Christmas miracle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dubcee View Post
    Your car must be Donald Trump on a treadmill because you're running rich.

    Some people shell out extra cash for black exhaust tips. Enjoy this Christmas miracle.
    Thats the plan for my exhaust lol

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    Default Re: Crazy amount of black carbon crap on exhaust tips

    Just give up on them ever being clean now...clearly your tune isn't very good if you're puffing a lot of black smoke, but it's impossible to get rid of all of it.

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    Default Re: Crazy amount of black carbon crap on exhaust tips

    I will admit - the tune is a bit rough around the edges...

    Was waiting for my big turbo build to get the tune done right... or perhaps I should start poking around with some logs and the Accessport Race Software... (which also might be a horrible idea).

    Ill look into the steel wool and polish - thanks.

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    Default Re: Crazy amount of black carbon crap on exhaust tips

    Quote Originally Posted by dentinger View Post
    0000 steel wool, followed by some mother's aluminum polish.

    works mint.
    Tried this process a couple of times and definitely way easier to get a great result.

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