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Cleaning up headers? #680252
04/25/10 09:09 PM
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Whats the best way to clean up a pair of ceramic coated headers?

Pulled the engine awhile back and while its out I figure I might as well try and clean the headers up some. They've got some oil stains, etc.. on them. I'm not expecting them to come out looking brand new but whatever I can do to make them look a little nicer would be great.

Re: Cleaning up headers? [Re: chache876] #680253
04/25/10 09:16 PM
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From a coating site:

CLEANING

Stains on satin matte finish headers can usually be removed by using hot soapy water or an environmentally safe Orange Cleaner Degreaser and a soft cloth. Never use abrasive cleaners. Two or three cleanings may be required depending on the severity of the stain.

Hi Luster Polished ceramic header finish can be cleaned in the same manner and can be polished with a non-abrasive aluminum polish. (Wax Shop, Mothers, Never Dull)


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Re: Cleaning up headers? [Re: chache876] #680254
04/25/10 09:34 PM
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Mancini carries stuff for polishing ceramic headers, works very well..

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/cecepo.html


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Re: Cleaning up headers? [Re: Moparzrule] #680255
04/26/10 02:32 AM
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Hot soapy water? NOT EFFECTIVE AT ALL. My TTI headers have oil drip stains that refuse to come off. I am tempted to give a quickie wipedown with lacquer thinner and a spritz of matching color.







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