i got my injen cai dirty....when i was trying to clean it. i got too much cleaning fluid stuff on it and didn't realize it til it dried. now there's spots all over. what's best to clean them off with? so far nothing seems to work...everything has simply taken away the shiny polish on it. i need something that cleans it and keeps the polish.....i think the spots are in there pretty deep.......

 

you can try rubbing alcohol(the one your mom would use when u fell and scraped your knee). it works really well on getting out oils...

 

thanks i'll give this a try

 

ok went to autozone today.......found something called blue magic....works on chrome, aluminum, and mag......worked perfectly on the intake, took away the spots and scratches and didnt destroy the finish

 

When in doubt always try wax

 

the thought of wax on that thing kinda scares me....

 

why?

I have a customer that has intriquitely designed chrome wheels on his vette. To help he and i keep them clean longer, I put a long durability wax on them. a garden hose with a jet nozzle is enough to keep them sparkling clean without ever having to touch them with a brush.
putting wax on the CAI would be a great idea.

 

just with the engine temps i didn't know..but i'll give it a try....this wouldn't work on mmw headers too would it?

 

Have you ever heard of zoops seal? Its pretty expensive but they say you dont have to keep polishing your aluminum. And it lasts for like three years or something

 

haven't heard of it...i'll look around and see if i can find it

 

learn the three W's

Wax
Works
Wonders

anything thats a glossy, shiny, smooth surface, use wax. its the best protectant over the alternatives

 

i did it to my intake on my integra and and looked great

 

aight ill just go for the wax then

 

if that dont work let me know.... i am a very experienced detailer.