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Old 10-17-2019 | 03:06 PM
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I've seen people using what appears to be silicon diff oil to coat their pipes to keep them clean and shinny. Looking for tips on this.

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Old 10-17-2019 | 03:59 PM
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Most used is a high temp vaseline but from several RC brands there are spray cans with exhaust protect.
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Old 10-17-2019 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Roelof
Most used is a high temp vaseline but from several RC brands there are spray cans with exhaust protect.
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Old 10-17-2019 | 05:03 PM
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All cans are SOLD !!

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Old 10-17-2019 | 10:59 PM
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https://www.ghiant.com/brands/modell...-pipe-protect/
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Theres one on the market from Merlin McFly, that was the original.
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Old 10-18-2019 | 09:46 AM
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All cans are SOLD !!
Dammit. I couldn't figure out how to PM you last night from my phone. Thanks anyways!
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Old 10-18-2019 | 11:46 AM
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I use silicone oil in a spray, used for hinges and locks. I bought it really cheap from Lidl, from their W5 line- pretty basic and easily obtainable stuff, I'm sure. Whenever I remember to spray it on () the pipe doesn't attract more crap. However, once or twice a year I put the pipes in antifreeze and then they really look new.
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Old 10-19-2019 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by UrabusDenis
I use silicone oil in a spray, used for hinges and locks. I bought it really cheap from Lidl, from their W5 line- pretty basic and easily obtainable stuff, I'm sure. Whenever I remember to spray it on () the pipe doesn't attract more crap. However, once or twice a year I put the pipes in antifreeze and then they really look new.
Do you heat the antifreeze? If so, what temperature? How long do you leave the pipe in the antifreeze?
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Old 10-20-2019 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by davidl
Do you heat the antifreeze? If so, what temperature? How long do you leave the pipe in the antifreeze?
I use an outdoor camping gas burner, so there's no temperature regulation. I just keep it on lowest, and cook it for 4-5 hours, occasionally turning it off and then on again. The first time I did it though I cooked it for more than that, since it was really dirty. Be sure to do it outdoors
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Jeff - Wait till the wifey is asleep. Spray the pipe with Easy Off and put it in the oven.
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Old 10-21-2019 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by davidl
Do you heat the antifreeze? If so, what temperature? How long do you leave the pipe in the antifreeze?
I have a old crock pot for this purpose. I leave it on medium heat, and use a hanger to fish it out. Depends on how caked your pipe is. I will need to find some pics if I have any. I think I left it in for maybe 6 hours, after that I wipe it down and let it cool. Works with headers too, they just dont get as clean as a pipe would.
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Old 10-25-2019 | 03:47 PM
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I also use the crock pot method with antifreeze. $ 15.00 for the crock pot at Wal-Mart. I put it on high and let is sit over night on the patio. Fish them out with needle nose pliers, wash them off inside and out and then polish them with Mothers Aluminum mag wheel polish. Look like new again. When I get to the track, I put this on and keeps the pipe real clean. I tried the RB spray can and threw them away. Very messy and did not work to good.

https://wallacemotorsports.net/energ...t-grease-80gr/

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Old 05-16-2021 | 06:47 AM
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try to look for more other ways to keep the exhaust clean, anyone has other suggestions than above?
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Old 05-16-2021 | 08:01 AM
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Choisan you can try Eastwood Matte Silver High-Temp Ceramic Coating


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