How to clean/polish titanium exhaust

[jonnylaw]

So I've used just soap and water on my Amuse titanium exhaust, but after my car being in the shop for over a month and a lack of washing, my exhaust tips have water spots and some minor surface scratches (not on the blue gradation), which I am looking to fix.

I have tried some mother's mag polish, but am searching for other polishes/cleaners that might be of better use for titanium.

Some products I am considering are:

Luster Lace: http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo...olulacopa.html

P21S polishing soap: http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo.net/p2poso2.html

Eagle One Never Dull: http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo.net/nevrdull.html

Wenol Polish: http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo.net/wemepo2.html

Any thoughts/suggestions?

[pattyballs]

i use mothers metal polish. Used it the other day for the first time and it did a really good job. Worth it for like 5 bucks

[617G]

DO NOT TRY TO POLISH THE TIPS! You will rub off the anodized color...the color on the tips is a thin layer of oxidation and if you try to polish the tips with any of those products, you can say goodbye to your blueish tips. Polishing a metal essentially takes a very thin layer off of the metal and it will take the oxidized layer along with it.

Just wash with soapy water and a wet paper towel.

[TigerKneeCrush]

thats what i do. i try not to spray any strong chemical liquids on the car. i only use windex on whatevers glass. i run my car through carwashes though

[jonnylaw]

Originally Posted by 617G

DO NOT TRY TO POLISH THE TIPS! You will rub off the anodized color...the color on the tips is a thin layer of oxidation and if you try to polish the tips with any of those products, you can say goodbye to your blueish tips. Polishing a metal essentially takes a very thin layer off of the metal and it will take the oxidized layer along with it.

Just wash with soapy water and a wet paper towel.

hmm. Others have reported using NeverDull on titanium exhausts (even on the gradated tips) without damage or ill effects to the gradation.

Also, there are some polishing products thare are stated to be safe on anodized/plated metals such as: FLITZ METAL POLISH: http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo...epofipare.html, P21S MULTI SURFACE FINISH RESTORER: http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo...mulfinres.html, and WENOL.

And I will use soap and water to prep the exhaust and also after I apply Never Dull or flitz or P21S. But I would never use a paper towel to sponge or dry on a $3k+ titan exhaust. I use a microfibe chenille mit for washing, foam or a microfiber applicator for the Never Dull. After washing the exhaust again, I plan to aply a coat of Black Diamond All Metal Sealant: http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo...etdiallme.html