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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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So I have the Apexi Evo N1 exhaust...

The insides of the tips are all black, and wiping hard with a dry towel does nothing. Will concentrated degreasers work? (ie. Simple Green)

Will I be able to lightly sand the insides to get all the soot off and not have the insides rust on me? I understand it's stainless steel and whatnot, but can it still rust if I sand it? Is there some kind of sealant I'm supposed to use?

I planned on using 800, then moving to 1500, then 2500 to smooth it all down. Should I pick up a Mothers Powerball and some metal polish to finish the insides?

I understand the insides will just get covered again, but I plan on maintaining/cleaning them from here on out as I do with everything else. I just don't want it to rust.
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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Neverdull works wonders on the build up. don't sand it
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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What is Never Dull exactly?
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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polishing material. it is a wad of fabric soaked in something to polish
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http://www.nevrdull.com/
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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Great! Thank you.

So I just pick this stuff up, pick out a wad, and go to town on the insides? I suppose I should pick up a jug of Gojo, eh?
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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that is it. as soon as the wadding turns black, go to another piece. Once you get all the crap out of the pipes, use a fresh piece and then buff it out good.

Clean them everytime you wash your car and it will never be a pain in the butt again.
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Thanks a bunch.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 06:52 AM
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+1 on Neverdull. Works like a champ!
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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+1 more
Neverdull is awesome, we have to use it on our belt buckles for inspections.... unless you get anodized buckles lol It works on everything from doorknobs to.......? exhausts i guess haha.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Nevrdull is great. Thanks again guys. Gonna finish up everything now.

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very nice
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Nice Ben!
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Huge improvement.

Looks brand new!
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Thanks guys.

After using this stuff, I highly recommend it.
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