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Old Apr 29, 2016 | 05:05 PM
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The outside pipe on each side of the car is caked in soot - is this normal for the V8S, and any tips on what use to clean them?


 
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Old Apr 29, 2016 | 05:21 PM
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Pretty typical. Clearly you've been driving in dynamic mode a bunch. A wet rag/towel does a pretty good job.
 
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Mother's Metal Polish (paste) and 0000 steel wool will make it look new in a couple of minutes
 
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Yep, running nice and rich.
 
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Yep, running nice and rich.
Well it does spray raw fuel into the exhaust.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2016 | 08:07 PM
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Well it does spray raw fuel into the exhaust.
Lol, that doesn't help of course.
 
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Every F-Type seems to do this, so I guess that makes it normal!

I use Meguiars ScratchX, sees to remove it very easily and shines the Stainless steel as well without being too harsh.
 
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Try Bar Keepers Friend - works great for me
 
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This video from a detail shop I use is quite good.

Auto Obsessed - how to clean and polish chrome exhaust tips
 
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Normal; I use Nevr-Dull cotton wadding.

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When you wash your car you can also just use a sponge and soap and get it clean. A magic eraser also works very easily.
 
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When you wash your car you can also just use a sponge and soap and get it clean. A magic eraser also works very easily.
+1 If you keep up w/ the soap and water routine every week or so, you won't have to go through the huge production portrayed in the video above.
 
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Try Bar Keepers Friend - works great for me
And me!
 
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+2 for me. The only stuff I use (once every 6 months). Otherwise, just a damp towel.
 
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