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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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does anyone know the best way to clean burnt oil off of aluminized exhaust pipes. its cooked on there really good, and i dont want to ruin my pipe coating
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acetone maybe..... or nail polish remover

it's not as harsh as laquer thinner

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Nail polish remover is actone buy good idea how about Goo Gone
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Try steam cleaning...or Simple Green and a scrub brush...
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easy off makes oven cleaning easier
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easy off makes oven cleaning easier
Great idea...his wife can do it....
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does anyone know the best way to clean burnt oil off of aluminized exhaust pipes. its cooked on there really good, and i dont want to ruin my pipe coating
Contact the manufacturer!
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does anyone know the best way to clean burnt oil off of aluminized exhaust pipes. its cooked on there really good, and i dont want to ruin my pipe coating
GM top engine cleaner or GMs throttle body cleaner
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I had the same issues with a rear main leak at one point...could not get it clean......so....i repaired the leak, & painted my entire exhuast with RUSTOLIUM ALUMINUM PAINT & USED A BRUSH..............came out PERFECT !!
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Stop the leak and drive it ,,,I wish mine was on the road , or even together enough to leak oil. Peace,,,Moosie
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
Great idea...his wife can do it....
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does anyone know the best way to clean burnt oil off of aluminized exhaust pipes. its cooked on there really good, and i dont want to ruin my pipe coating
Try steel wool and a metal polish.
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
Great idea...his wife can do it....

Oven cleaner is the best and cheapeat way to clean the carbon buildup out of valve covers and oil pans that I have found so I agree that it should work on the exhaust pipes. Might want to try it in a inconspicious place first though to see what kind of surface it leaves.
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Oven cleaner got all the caked up oil off a complete rear end I put in my Z28. Don't know how it would leave the pipes, but it did a good job of cleaning.
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thanks for all the replies. i will try the oven cleaner first. let you know how it went.
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i use oven cleaner when my wife accidently sticks her tennis shoe on my chrome motorcycle exhaust. I would think it would work the same in your case.
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