How to remove carbon/soot?

Posted:
Wed Aug 29, 2012 5:29 pm
by Sh4wry
Here I am again detailing gurus.
After I changed to my current dump pipe.(no cat)
I have developed a little bit of carbon/soot on my rear bar above the exhaust I will be rectifying the no cat issue soon but I'm worried the body will be stained.
Any particular products/methods that can remove such things.
Many thanks.
Craig.
Re: How to remove carbon/soot?

Posted:
Sun Sep 02, 2012 12:45 pm
by Newbie GT
Grease and wax remover (Prepsol)
Try that but seek other advice this is my feeling
Re: How to remove carbon/soot?

Posted:
Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:43 pm
by andy85
Sh4wry wrote:Here I am again detailing gurus.
After I changed to my current dump pipe.(no cat)
I have developed a little bit of carbon/soot on my rear bar above the exhaust I will be rectifying the no cat issue soon but I'm worried the body will be stained.
Any particular products/methods that can remove such things.
Many thanks.
Craig.
Try claybar then a light cut polish. Slowly increase the cutting compound until you're satisfied.
Once happy, prep the area and wax it.
Re: How to remove carbon/soot?

Posted:
Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:59 am
by Sh4wry
andy85 wrote:
Try claybar then a light cut polish. Slowly increase the cutting compound until you're satisfied.
Once happy, prep the area and wax it.
Cheers mate appreciate it.
Re: How to remove carbon/soot?

Posted:
Thu Sep 06, 2012 6:42 am
by andy85
Not a problem.
Most of the time give it a good wash, claybar, polish(starting with zero cutting then slowly increase to prevent over cutting), once happy prep n wax the area.
If this fails then take it to the best in the industry!

Re: How to remove carbon/soot?

Posted:
Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:07 am
by Alex@Moonlight
As Andrew has posted, a good quality clay bar should see it gone.
However, with all things automotive paint, I suggest starting with a light grade bar, then a medium and then a heavy grade bar, stopping and using the one that works most effectively.
If you're having trouble, try a quick wash of the area with isopropyl alcohol. This will remove wax and other sealants from above the clearcoat so you are most effective with your corrective clay.
Make sure to wash the IPA off as soon as possible with a gentle car wash mixture.