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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 10:56 PM
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i got a few scratches on my injen CAI (polished) is there any way i can get rid of em or make it look like ive gotten rid of them they are pretty ugly looking ones too
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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is there any type of polish or wax/zaino that could help reduce the amount of scratches shown?
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 11:14 PM
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Use a metal cleaner, like Brasso. I use that on all my shiny stuff!
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 01:25 AM
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Flitz is another good metal polish too...
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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thanks alot guys ill go ahead and try em out
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cmf
Use a metal cleaner, like Brasso. I use that on all my shiny stuff!
Will that work on rims? I have some brake residue that won't go away in one of the wheels.
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 10:12 AM
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Will that work on rims? I have some brake residue that won't go away in one of the wheels.

For that, I would try a bug and tar remover maybe. Mothers has some stuff to polish wheels with.
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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bug and tar remover is pretty harsh stuff. I would recommend claying the rims first to remove the residue. just do it while you're washing them and use the soap as the lube. the clay should take it right off, then when you're done and car is dry, put a nice coat of wax on the rims to prevent further damage.
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 05:22 PM
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really wax on the rims hmm never heard of it interesting ill give that a try once my car gets a bit of dirt and grime on it
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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thanks alot guys ill go ahead and try em out
are you in az? if so, did you install your injen or other? thanks!!! thinking of getting this done///
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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yup located in az i live in both peoria and phoenix its a real easy install hard part is the removing of the resonator box i dont see many tsx's round here either good to hear there are more
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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i agree (not many tsx's). is yours cai or sri?

abp 6mt/navi
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 10:22 PM
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really wax on the rims hmm never heard of it interesting ill give that a try once my car gets a bit of dirt and grime on it

Why wait? Do it now and it will help prevent so much dirt and grime. I wax mine about every 6 months or so, or at least I have w/ previous rims.
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 02:16 PM
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Ya i have it in CAI mode i like it alot it has a good growl but during el NINO i am scared so i am prolly going to put it in SRI and it is a 6mt SS.... On another note it took a very long time to clean the air filter drying took most of the time
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