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soaptray
06-05-2016, 09:18 PM
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.

dentinger
06-05-2016, 10:13 PM
0000 steel wool, followed by some mother's aluminum polish.

works mint.

Dubcee
06-05-2016, 11:14 PM
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.

Cjcoolen
06-05-2016, 11:34 PM
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

SomeGuy
06-06-2016, 12:32 AM
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.

soaptray
06-06-2016, 11:13 AM
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.

groovin
05-02-2018, 12:35 AM
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.