 How to Clean headers?, not sure where this post should be- |
 May 19, 2010 - 11:28 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%)  |
So I got headers, about a month ago. and when Installing them, uninstalling, installing I touched them alot (obv.) and when I start my engine everytime after installing all the oils and crap that was on my hands smokes off the headers and has kinda stained them.
I have tried just to clean with soap and water, but it doesn't do the trick. How exactly do you clean headers? thanks! -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop  - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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May 19, 2010 - 11:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
stainless polish.
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May 20, 2010 - 12:28 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
Just any stainless polish? I wasn't sure if it would burn, or potentially catch fire. I have some stainless cleaner for my fridge but it says flammable on it (its a spray)
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May 20, 2010 - 3:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (mgnt232 @ May 19, 2010 - 10:28 PM)  Just any stainless polish? I wasn't sure if it would burn, or potentially catch fire. I have some stainless cleaner for my fridge but it says flammable on it (its a spray) Use it when your headers are cold to the touch and wait for it to dry first. Then fire up your engine to bake away any other residue. |
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May 20, 2010 - 7:30 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
no no, you have to wipe them down with acetone after polishing to remove residue. in reality, just get them ceramic coated. they'll always end up looking bad again.
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