mxis350

Some time ago i removed my OEM HKS exhaust to clean it up a bit. Had never cleaned it in 3 years. Here are the pictures from about 8 months ago. When summer hits i will remove it again for another clean up!!

Here it is all dull and ugly.



Here i use some chrome polish on it!!


It scratches a little from all the road tar that i had to work really hard to remove.


Here its is all nice and clean!! Almost like new!




I would love for it to be louder. I actually went out for a drive with it removed, sounded like sex!! But its is the best looking exhaust IMO for the IS. So i will be keeping it for a LONG time!!

dembou

Good job, looking very nice after cleaning.

Maybe you would have liked the hi-power better.... did you remove the resonator? that really makes a difference!

Frosty250

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Your exhaust looks clean. Good job!

GiantsFan

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What chrome polish did u use?

mxis350

Well this one came with the car. I wanted a white with black interior and ML IS350. All they had was a white and black base is350 and my TP with gray interior, ML and HKS... we all know what i went with..

What part is the resonator?? Will effect emissions?? im in NM and we have emissions every few years i think.

Thank you


Dont remember, all i remember it was just a run of the mill brand i grabbed from Autozone. What sucked was the road tar spots. It was just tinny spots but if i buffed really hard they would come lose but then it would scratch my exhaust. I tried GOO GONE or something like that to soften them up but all it did was cloud the shine.

dembou

The resonator is located near the rear wheels, it is what connects immediately with your cat-back exhaust, it looks like a round muffler.

You can go to any muffler shop to have them cut it off and replace with regular tubbing that they should have, should cost about $50. Make sure to keep it after removal just in case for some reason you want/need to put it back (I haven't heard of anyone putting it back).

Some people complain about drone sound which personally doesn't bother me, however I don't drive long distances on the highway which is where you would notice this drone mostly.

As I understand, the resonator has nothing to do with emissions, it is used to make the exhaust quieter. I just had my first inspection done in February and passed the MA emissions test without any problem.

Joe Z

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Looking good....

Just one tip: wash with warm soap and water before polishing..


Joe Z

brociouz

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I just polished my F-Sport last night, looks so much better with the chrome not completely covered in soot/dirt.

Does anyone know if there's a "best" method for cleaning an exhaust? I spritzed mine down with some Maguires Ultimate Quik Detailer then removed all the loose dirt with a soft white cotton towel. Then I used Turtle Wax Wheel Polish. Seemed to do a good jobs. I'll post pics later. Just want to make sure I'm not doing harm.

tmf2004

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What a difference a little elbow grease can make LOL.. looks good..

FnlPhazeIS

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i just got my IS and had to do some major detailing....i used simple green and never dull everywhere i could..

uz07lex

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Im with you all the way the best looking by far. I im gonna throw on the megan mids and its supposed to get a lilttle bit louder.

blk250

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so nice.....and clean

ISThree

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very nice cleaned up and polished!

Mv350

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very nice man. now thats what i call attention to detail

Hoovey689

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Nice work. Makes me feel like I need to do mine