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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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I own a 2003 ZO6 Corvette and the exhaust system is discoloring. Is there a product that will remove this from my Titanium exhaust?
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 07:15 PM
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That's a natural property of the titanium's oxide coating.

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...06exhaust.html

Further showcasing the unique look, titanium’s oxide film takes on shimmering tones of blues, purples and golds as exhaust raises the temperature of the pipes. These colors evidence and enhance titanium's natural corrosion resistance.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by David G Ford
I own a 2003 ZO6 Corvette and the exhaust system is discoloring. Is there a product that will remove this from my Titanium exhaust?
Surely you have to be joking.
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