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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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black around my exhaust!!

hey guys i have some black around my exhaust. what product could i use to get that off my car. i ordered the carbon fiber piece from lancer shop but it hasnt came in yet. thanx
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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is it black or like a goldish color? if its black it is prolly soot and can be cleaned off with soap and water.. if it is goldish it may actually be "burned" into the bumper.. +1 for asking though as mine is burned in andi would like to fix it..
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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What do you mean by "around the exhaust?" On the paint on the bumper? Or on the exhaust tip? Anyhow, the best way to fix it is to just get a carbon fiber or SS shield. After a while, even the carbon fiber shield starts to get that yellow-ish color, although much less than the paint.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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clay bar or cleaner wax will work just fine to get the black off the bumper cover.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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I use Honda Cleaner. Works great.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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Mine comes off when I wash my car with car washing soap.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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yeah man... if it's black, use soap and water... if that doesn't work... scrub harder.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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on bumber

its on the bumper part surrounding the exhaust. thanx guys
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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doesnt that also mean that youre running too rich...
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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or your exhaust isn't angled the best way... or you're running a test pipe...

I second the clay bar. that stuff is amazing for cleaning your paint in general, and does a great job on the black soot.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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I used rubbing compound on mine works great....but don't forget to wax it afterwards.....
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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turltle wax bug and tar remover works great for just about anything thats stuck on really hard. Just make sure you rinse it off when your done.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Get a carbon fiber heat shield. They look great too!
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Sky Evo X
Get a carbon fiber heat shield. They look great too!
He just ordered one if you read the post
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