Exhaust sealant/wax?

[Jay.S]

Has anything new came onto the market in terms of sealing a exhaust once its been polished?

I want to protect the exhaust on my motorbike so were not talking just a tip but a whole backbox if you like. Anything that can withstand the hi temps?

 

[Advikaz]

You can get metal sealants, seen them before somewhere. I've always sprayed mine up with WD or alike & to be honest it keeps them looking mint.

 

[Chapppers11]

Polishing with Auto Finesse Mercury leaves a layer of protection as far as I am aware, nothing to write home about though.

The only other thing I'd recommend would be Gtechniq C5.

 

[Jay.S]

Would C5 hold up to the temperatures?

Mercury doesn't last very long does it? Gap in the market here if your lookin AF

So there's nothing really in terms of a long standing protection? Say 3+months?

 

[Scrooge]

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/brite...hp?cPath=24&osCsid=1uhqpdq5bs6ibot7hhrkc3m313

Doubt itd last with heat though

 

[Advikaz]

Whats this pipe made out of ali?

I've never had any problems with mine tbh, is it garaged? Titanium is a pain, even finger prints mark it.

 

[Jay.S]

Standard stainless steel exhaust its mainly watermarks which make it looks a bit shot having to give it a polish every 2 or so rides. It's was protected though would just a easy wipe down is my thinking.

My garage isn't 100% water tight though so still gets droplets or moisture marks on it.

Hopefully getting a Yosimura soon.

 

[JD]

C5 will hold up to heat, I would have thought. But if you doubt that, how about a heat specific sealant?

FK1000p

 

[Jay.S]

Good call JD I might give that a blast. If its no good can always resort it to the wheels on the car.

 

[Gally]

Buy a ceramic one or don't bother. C5 is very good.

 

[Jay.S]

Do I use IPA to wipe down before applying?

 

[Gally]

I would polish lightly, double ipa wipe down then apply. Bit much? Maybe but it'll look like new in 2 years!

 

[JD]

I would polish lightly, double ipa wipe down then apply. Bit much? Maybe but it'll look like new in 2 years!

Paid.

OT, didn't you C1 your FRP exhaust buddy?

 

[Gally]

Yup, still beading the day it left.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Discovered by Scrooge, AF metal polish with fine grade wet and dry works wonders on ST/ST end cans, cut as well as wire wool but with far better finishing down, almost comparable to metal polish with a MF.

once cleaned up, I wiped down the end can and link pipe with eraser / IPA and coated with GTechniq C1/C4/C5 which ever I had, and topped with reload once cured to help with water spotting. Has been fine ever since, shiny scorpion oval now doesn't say 'not for road use' anymore

 

[aucky]

Yup, still beading the day it left.

Old C1 though iirc?

 

[Gally]

Indeed. Was a trial.

 

[Mr R.]

C5 will hold up to heat, I would have thought. But if you doubt that, how about a heat specific sealant?

FK1000p

Ta very much.

I polished my exhaust and didn't know how to or if i could give it some protection.