How to Polish a Stainless Steel Exhaust
The stainless steel exhaust on your car can last a long time but can become dull over time. The exhaust is constantly being subjected to dirt and grease, which can make it look bad on a clean vehicle. To keep a stainless steel exhaust looking good, you should polish it on a regular basis.
How to Polish a Stainless Steel Exhaust
Materials Needed
- Stainless steel polish
- Sponge brush
- Bucket
- Warm water
- Mild liquid dish detergent
- Clean cloths
- Park the car in a shaded area. If the car has been driven recently, allow it to completely cool for three hours. You can risk burning yourself on baking on the chemicals that will be used to polish the car.
- You want to use a stainless steel polish to shine the exhaust. They can be found at your local auto supply store. Cerama Bryte Stainless Steel Polish is a good polish to use. When choosing a sponge brush to polish the exhaust, make sure it can fit inside the pipe on the exhaust.
- Fill a bucket with warm water and add several drops of mild liquid dish detergent. Use a clean cloth to wash the exhaust with the cleaning solution. Pour out the cleaning solution, rinse the bucket and add clean water to it. Rinse the cloth out to remove all traces of soap. Use the cloth and clean water to rinse the exhaust.
- Use a clean cloth to dry the exhaust and allow it to dry for two hours before proceeding to the next step.
- Apply a small amount of the polish to a clean cloth and polish the outside of the exhaust. Work in small sections using circular motions to polish the exhaust to a shine. Apply a few drops at a time and work in small sections until the exhaust is completely covered.
- Apply a small amount of the polish on a sponge brush and polish the inside of the pipe. Use another clean to wipe over the outside and the inside of the exhaust. Allow the polish to dry on the exhaust for 45 minutes.