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Old 08-05-2006   #1
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cleaning stainless steel manifold

I bought a new exhaust manifold, its not new and could do with a clean. Whats the best thing to clean it with, bearing in mind any polish will just burn off.
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Cool Re: cleaning stainless steel manifold

See the thread Cleaning chrome look Exhaust in this section
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you dont clean them, you wrap them in that special bandage stuff
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Just an idea what bout "brasso"?
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im quite tempted now to not clean it.. the tarnished top layer is looking after the stuff underneath isnt it?
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Re: cleaning stainless steel manifold

exhaust wrap.
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exhaust wrap.
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you dont clean them, you wrap them in that special bandage stuff
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hmm maybe not suitable for gaz

"· The exhaust heat wrap contains many fibres which can irritate skin! Gloves should be worn whilst handling!"

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