Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Exhaust plate cleaning

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 06:07 PM
  #1  
Ward1's Avatar
Ward1
Thread Starter
Pro
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 627
Likes: 0
From: Pittsburgh PA
Default Exhaust plate cleaning

What do you use to clean your exhaust plate to maintain the mirror effect?
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 06:10 PM
  #2  
Zilla's Avatar
Zilla
Team Owner
Supporting Lifetime Gold
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 23,234
Likes: 4
From: All that glitters is Gold - Hockey Is CANADA'S game
Cruise-In VI Veteran
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Default

Simple Green works fine for me
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 06:25 PM
  #3  
Yoggi's Avatar
Yoggi
Safety Car
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,678
Likes: 34
From: Fayetteville GA
Default

I just wipe mine with a damp cloth. Shines fine. But then it rarely gets dirty!
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 06:29 PM
  #4  
DaBoz's Avatar
DaBoz
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 3,139
Likes: 2
From: Whidbey Island WA
Default

I just wash along with the car and dry....
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 06:56 PM
  #5  
Z0SLIK's Avatar
Z0SLIK
Race Director
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 12,071
Likes: 0
From: Hoover Alabama
Default

Originally Posted by Yoggi
I just wipe mine with a damp cloth. Shines fine. But then it rarely gets dirty!
I agree!!
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 06:57 PM
  #6  
jrose7004's Avatar
jrose7004
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 58,476
Likes: 1,802
From: Oklahoma City OK
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Default

Originally Posted by Yoggi
I just wipe mine with a damp cloth. Shines fine. But then it rarely gets dirty!
Me too!
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 07:03 PM
  #7  
Evil-Twin's Avatar
Evil-Twin
Team Owner
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 21,325
Likes: 3,840
From: small town in S.E Pa. PA
St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Default

Originally Posted by Zilla
Simple Green works fine for me
thats because you are a simple man Todd
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 10:10 PM
  #8  
Vetteman Jack's Avatar
Vetteman Jack
Administrator
Supporting Lifetime
Veteran: Navy
St. Jude 20 Year Donor
25 Year Member
Veteran: Reserves
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 367,255
Likes: 24,567
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Default

Soap and water, then dry with a chamois.
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-6

Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

7 Bolt-On Upgrades From Extreme Online Store to Level Up Your C6 Corvette

 Pouria Savadkouei
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 10:20 PM
  #9  
D.K.'s Avatar
D.K.
Pro
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 715
Likes: 0
From: San Diego Ca
Default

I use Stoners Invisible Glass and a microfiber towel. You just can't have enough microfiber towels, MF gloves etc...the high end microfiber stuff is superb. I have about 30 now and growing. Color sorting your MF towels really helps. Green for glass, blue for exterior paint, white for interior. MF gloves for detailing wheels and hand applying wax, QD and glazes.
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 10:20 PM
  #10  
MyVetteDream's Avatar
MyVetteDream
Race Director
Supporting Lifetime Gold
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 11,651
Likes: 9
From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Default

Windex for chrome.
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 10:40 PM
  #11  
IrishMac's Avatar
IrishMac
Moderator Emeritus
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 54,756
Likes: 0
From: Always living in a state of Confusion.
Gone, but not Forgotten
Cruise-In 5, 6, 8 & 10 Veteran
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09
Default

Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Windex for chrome.

Probably the best for chrome.
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 11:07 PM
  #12  
Stock Man's Avatar
Stock Man
Race Director
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 11,945
Likes: 12
From: Vancouver
2015 C5 of Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Default

Wash and dry with a microfibre towel. Works great and doesn't scratch.
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 12:00 AM
  #13  
eddie44's Avatar
eddie44
Le Mans Master
10 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 6,454
Likes: 3
From: Hells Sister City Phoenix AZ
St. Jude Donor '03
Default

Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Windex for chrome.
Works for most things that shine!
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 12:27 AM
  #14  
Zilla's Avatar
Zilla
Team Owner
Supporting Lifetime Gold
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 23,234
Likes: 4
From: All that glitters is Gold - Hockey Is CANADA'S game
Cruise-In VI Veteran
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Default

Originally Posted by eddie44
Works for most things that shine!
I am losing my hair so my head shines so will work on my head
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 12:07 PM
  #15  
Randy's C5's Avatar
Randy's C5
Instructor
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 174
Likes: 0
From: Seabrook Texas
Default

Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Windex for chrome.
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 01:27 PM
  #16  
2004vert1's Avatar
2004vert1
6th Gear
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default

Upon washing my car the other day, I noticed my plate (which I only put on 1 month ago - $150) had developed little bubbles/bumps...not noticeable from afar...but it is close up...will these pop and rust?...does anybody else have?
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 01:54 PM
  #17  
Zilla's Avatar
Zilla
Team Owner
Supporting Lifetime Gold
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 23,234
Likes: 4
From: All that glitters is Gold - Hockey Is CANADA'S game
Cruise-In VI Veteran
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Default

Originally Posted by 2004vert1
Upon washing my car the other day, I noticed my plate (which I only put on 1 month ago - $150) had developed little bubbles/bumps...not noticeable from afar...but it is close up...will these pop and rust?...does anybody else have?
What is your plate made from?
If it is stainless steel or aluminum it should not rust unless the cause of the bubbles/bumps is from metal deposits then it may rust.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Exhaust plate cleaning

Old Nov 3, 2004 | 04:59 PM
  #18  
Xlr8tnC5's Avatar
Xlr8tnC5
Drifting
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,277
Likes: 0
From: Litchfield Park Arizona
Default

I either use a microfiber towel and do when I wash the car or for a really detailed cleaning, I use NEVR-DULL. Take care,

Tanya
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 05:18 PM
  #19  
barkingowl's Avatar
barkingowl
Team Owner
Supporting Lifetime Gold
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 120,798
Likes: 11
From: Charlotte NC
Cruise-In IV Veteran
Cruise In V Veteran
Cruise-In VI Veteran
Cruise-In VII Veteran
Default

Z6 & Qtips...
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 05:23 PM
  #20  
GranBichus's Avatar
GranBichus
Instructor
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
Default

Use a good quality 300 sand paper man, that works like a charm....

...in ruining your exhaust plate, of course

J/k.

Use soap and water and dry it. It works well for me.
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:13 AM.

story-0
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-20 17:58:41


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE
story-2
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

Slideshow: 5 most and least popular Corvette model years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 13:25:01


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette buyer's guide

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-17 16:41:08


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)

Slideshow: 10 things C8 Corvette owners hate, but won't tell you.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-01 18:36:07


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!

Slideshow: Should you add one of these incredible Corvettes to your garage?

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-01 18:14:05


VIEW MORE
story-6
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)

Slideshow: Every Corvette Grand Sport explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-26 07:13:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!

Slideshow: Breaking down the 2027 Grand Sport, Grand Sport X, Stingray, and LS6 V8.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-26 13:48:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!

Slideshow: 5 reasons bad drivers crash sports cars & 5 ways to avoid a costly shame!

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-25 16:32:55


VIEW MORE
story-9
7 Bolt-On Upgrades From Extreme Online Store to Level Up Your C6 Corvette

Slideshow: Check out these easy-to-install upgrades from Extreme Online Store that reshape the look and feel of the C6 Corvette.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-03-23 17:00:27


VIEW MORE