TonyC Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I remember hearing or reading somewhere that there is a paste that can be used for cleaning a stainless exhaust, anyone know what it is and where can I get some. TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Welders Pickling Paste is the stuff. No idea where you can buy it - Perhaps go and ask at a local welding shop Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 http://www.poligratuk.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sootysevener Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Local welders merchant but be careful its quite a potent acid and should be treated with due regard for your health and well being - don't brethe fumes and wear plenty of old clothes. Take even greater care of any body work on the car unless you are removing components to clean separately David 1989 1700XF SS clams with carbon webshots here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud 9 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Its not that good, unless your exhaust is very burn`t and heat tarnished, even then it takes a fair bit of elbow grease after application.As others have stated its nasty stuff and do not get any on paint work. I find the better option is very fine grade wire wool and autosol, yes it takes a bit of work but mine comes up a treat John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old captain slow Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 In fact on the pipes fine emery cloth works well too to get the worst off then Autosol. Don't go near the can with emery cloth though as it scratches. It's all elbow grease at the end though. C7 CDW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyC Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 Thanks everyone, I will try alloy wheel cleaner first or perhaps emery and autosol, I think I will avoid the agressive sounding welders paste. TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Prior to cleaning the car and exhaust I spray my pipes with Autoglym alloy wheel cleaner. I keep the stuff away from the bodywork by putting a piece of cardboard between the body and the pipes. Leave it on for about 3-5 mins and then wash it off when doing the rest of the car. My pipes were shined up to begin with, but this appears to get rid of a lot of the blueing. I then just finish it off with a chrome polish, and if I've done a good job they you can see your face in them. Worth a try and easier to find than pickling paste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susser Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 As a general rule; Never work Stainless Steel with Carbon Steel, it destroys the process that makes Stainless Steel work. Wire wool needs to be Stainless. Don't go at it with a 8rillo. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JampJ Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 The pickling paste works very well, especially if helped along with a greeny pad. Leaves the stainless clean but dull. Needs a good polish afterwards. Strong Rubber gloves etc. must be used. Available from most good welding parts dealers. Don't use emery, unless you want to spend hours polishing,trying to remove the scratches Cheers J&J JFDI (Just F*****g Do It) Edited by - johnjulie on 25 Mar 2006 18:33:20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Bee Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Ever thought of the stuff that is used to clean pans. We have some stuff called Astonish, it works very well on S/S pans surely it should work on pipes. Should I nick it and will she still love me if she finds me near the sink. TRY 5S Buzzin' Bee It's never too late for a happy childhood *cool* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doclip Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Works well on the aga too 1990 xflow Steve Parker 168 bhp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JampJ Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Sorry guys Astonish won't shift the really brown burnt on stuff. I tried allsorts before finding pickling paste. Messy, but it works so well! That's what it's for. Cheers J&J JFDI (Just F*****g Do It) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now