Exhaust Sealant

[Jay.S]

Hi guys,

I have just recieved a nice new exhaust for the car so while it's off I may aswell give it a going over and seal it. So which sealant/wax or range of protection is best to go for?

Thanks

 

[mark smith87]

If the exhaust is stainless steel then no need to seal it. Whatever you use has to be heat resistant as well. If its mild steel then get an exhaust paint from somewhere like Demon Tweeks

 

[Yellow Dave]

Gtechniq c5

 

[Joe#]

C5

 

[Chapppers11]

C5 will do the job, am I right in thinking AF Mercury adds a small amount of protection as well as cleaning?

 

[Cliotoby]

C5. Dont expect it to last long though.

 

[JamesBryan]

FK1000p? High temp sealant isn't it, should do the job.

 

[Jay.S]

FK1000p was my first thought but looks like C5 it is.

How long does C5 last when used on Exhausts?

 

[Cliotoby]

Not long.

If youre going to do your wheels then by all means spare some C5 for the exhaust.

Personally I wouldnt bother atall, Id simply buy some "light" metal polish and polish it up every so often.

I maintain a new F10 M5 and I treated the tips to C5 when I did the initial detail. Lasted about 2 weeks. Now I just use brilliant metal polish to tart up the tips.

Same with my GT exhausts, tried using C5, lasted about 4 weeks on mine. Now I do the same with the M5, just polish with a light metal polish every so often to remove the crud.

 

[Jay.S]

Cheers Toby i will just do that then as the Alloys need a refurb and they wont be getting done anytime soon so the C5 will just be wasted on me.

AF Mercury or Autosol which is best?

 

[Cliotoby]

Ive used autosol - Its brilliant. Ideal for a quick polish plus its in a tube so minimal mess. Put it on a microfibre cloth and rub. Job done.

So is Mercury (Ask JD I think he uses it) although thats in a tub.

After my brilliant metal polish has been used I think ill go back to autosol. Id sooner have mercury but dont like the idea of having a tin over a tube.

 

[Chapppers11]

AF will tackle anything with just a MF, seriously good stuff. Finishes down well also.

Being in a tin is fine as well, put the MF round your finger and you can control the amount.

 

[Gally]

C1 on the outside of the exhaust will last a long time mate. It works to incredible heat.

On the inside of the just seal it and clean as normal with apc then a light polish. C1 lasted 8 months+ on my Frp exhuast, heavy gasses also.

 

[Cliotoby]

Thought they were the same thing.

ive got some (old) C1 left - I might try it.

 

[Gally]

Yeah they are but I used old C1 mate. It doesn't perform as well if it's been opened and left btw.