jwocky

Just installed an aftermarket exhaust. The two mufflers canisters directly behind the tailpipes are stainless steel. Is there anything I can/should apply to keep them nice and shiny, to prevent corrosion/discoloration over time? Thanks. Any other tips for keeping it nice and bright? Thanks.

wanabe

yup-
spugen makes a stainless cleaner
think you can find it at teamspugen.com
i use several diff products, either an old wax-
or whatever i am using on the car body (today i zainoed them).
have used finish first, carnuba and several other synthetics over the past year on mine (i have stainless spugen dual ovals).

some harley guys i know use windex on their machines for cleaning (i wouldnt)... i do hit mine with a quick detail type product every once in awhile between washings.
i think the most important thing to do is keep them clean and preserved (wax or synthetic).

jwocky

thanks, how often does wax last on stainless steel exhausts you think?

wanabe

not too long!
which is why i use the detailers sprays in between... synthetics are best- but i doubt that they last too long with that heat either.

wanabe

brian- there are several polishes out there...
they are great for cleaning.
not too many made for protecting hot parts (luster seal might be one that would work).

KrazyKarim

Wanabe I'm curious to why you wouldn't use windex or something similar on your exhaust? I've used it for a while without any problems but I'd like to hear you take and why you use QD spray instead. Maybe there is something I'm missing

Karim

Ubetit

Any type of natural wax won't hang around on a hot exhaust. I'm not sure about polymers. I just wash mine as part of the car. Stainless steel discolors because of oxidation from high heat involved. You can remove it with a metal polish but it always returns. Blue-Away also works.

wanabe

[QUOTE]Originally posted by KrazyKarim

Ludedude

NevRDull works fine for me.