ceramic coated headers rust removal question
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From: verona nj
ceramic coated headers rust removal question
OK, I put on 4" hooker side pipes without the mufflers, and my God I wish I did this ten years ago. My only problem is rust starting to accumulate on the area of the pipes where the side tubes connect to the headers. What is the best way to remove this rust without damaging the finish on the headers?
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From: Huntersville NC
my jet hot coated supercomps (undercar) have some surface rust. Bummer! In fairness to jet hot they told me I could send them back to them for recoating, but I am just not up for taking them off. Haven't tried cleaning them up, but I am not optimistic.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by Fastbackl48
I was thinking maybe of wet sanding them. Last thing I want to do is take them off. They were a pain in the Butt to put in. 
use the least aggressive methods first.....can you use a die grinder with a 3" buffing wheel on it?
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
wet sanding is pretty aggressive i would not do that first....try toothpaste first...seriously it has a fine grit and work it in with your finger in an inconspicous spot
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From: Huntersville NC
Originally Posted by bobs77vet
wet sanding is pretty aggressive i would not do that first....try toothpaste first...seriously it has a fine grit and work it in with your finger in an inconspicous spot
crest or ultrabright? hmmmm... ultrabright sure sounds better, deoesn't it??
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Originally Posted by Fastbackl48
I was thinking maybe of wet sanding them. Last thing I want to do is take them off. They were a pain in the Butt to put in.
