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J Witt · 01-29-2016, 04:47 PM

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

Dollar Bill · 01-29-2016, 04:54 PM

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.

Tom Wesenberg · 01-29-2016, 05:52 PM

I would try WD-40 and a soft cloth.

1931 flamingo · 01-29-2016, 06:23 PM

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

Ed H. · 01-29-2016, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

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

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

J Witt · 01-29-2016, 08:18 PM

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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.

PC/SR · 01-29-2016, 09:38 PM

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

1930marie · 01-29-2016, 10:50 PM

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.

P.S. · 01-30-2016, 01:02 AM

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

J Witt · 01-30-2016, 08:47 PM

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

01-29-2016, 04:47 PM	#1
J Witt Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 534	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 __________________ Houston, Tranquility base here. The Eagle has landed.

01-29-2016, 04:54 PM	#2
Dollar Bill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Keystone Heights, FL Posts: 647	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. __________________ I Love Anything That Turns Money Into Noise

01-29-2016, 05:52 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Cleaning exhaust soot I would try WD-40 and a soft cloth.

01-29-2016, 06:23 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Cleaning exhaust soot Are you running that rich?? Is it oil?? Paul in CT

01-29-2016, 08:18 PM	#6
J Witt Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 534	Re: Cleaning exhaust soot Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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. __________________ Houston, Tranquility base here. The Eagle has landed.

01-29-2016, 09:38 PM	#7
PC/SR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Cleaning exhaust soot A down turned chrome extension from the speed shops worked for me. Not 100% but much better.

01-29-2016, 10:50 PM	#8
1930marie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 238	Re: Cleaning exhaust soot 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. __________________ They know enough who know to learn.

01-30-2016, 01:02 AM	#9
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hazzard County Posts: 1,921	Re: Cleaning exhaust soot Diesel fuel on a rag takes it right off with no scrubbing, no paint damage.

01-30-2016, 08:47 PM	#10
J Witt Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 534	Re: Cleaning exhaust soot 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 __________________ Houston, Tranquility base here. The Eagle has landed.