Cleaning exhaust soot
 

Does anyone have a good process for cleaning the black exhaust soot resulting from our fine gasoline. I'm getting the soot on the back of the RR bumper and supporting brackets, so there is a mixture of black enamel and chrome surfaces to clean.

I guess a small down turned tip on the tailpipe might help as well.

Thanks,

John

Re: Cleaning exhaust soot
 

I succefully used Simple Green on the firewall to remove the soot from a leaking exhaust manifold. No damage to the paint and came off without a lot of elbow grease.

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I would try WD-40 and a soft cloth.

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Are you running that rich?? Is it oil??
Paul in CT

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That was my thought also, should not be a "soot" unless way to rich

Re: Cleaning exhaust soot
 

It's about a thousand miles of build up. Engine doesn't seem to be running too rich, the GAV can be turned in until it starts running a bit rough. then back out 1/4 turn.

That however is a different question for another post.

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A down turned chrome extension from the speed shops worked for me. Not 100% but much better.

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I use a mild liquid dish soap and warm water with a soft terry cloth towell that napa sells (kind of pricey) to wipe down everything. For clean and waxing: paint, nickel, chrome - we all probably have a shelf full of products we like. Try the soap and warm water first, it will breakdown the exhaust buildup. I do sometimes use simple green, but only after the water and soap.

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Diesel fuel on a rag takes it right off with no scrubbing, no paint damage.

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Well, the Simple Green worked, but nothing else really did. However I had it cleaned up before trying diesel fuel. The backside of the bumper bars were the worst, and it took several applications of SG, but they came out sparkling.

Thanks for all the suggestions. There isn't anything on my A that someone here has dealt with, you guys are great.

I am looking for a down-turned exhaust tip.

John