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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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There has been comment that the exhaust tailpipes on Tarka are not, how can I say this nicely, "grubby" and not in keeping with the rest of the car. So, as it is raining outside I thought I'd wash and polish them, and perhaps consider a "DW" style" inner paint job. First things first....cleaning. Getting the muck off is easy, but the backed on road tar less so. This is the result, first the near side:  And then the offside:  I thought about painting the inside black, but there is no obvious edge up to which one might mask, though it does look as if the inner was once painted. To refinish properly it would be necessary to remove them, and as they are also the rear mounting point it is a job for a ramp. So for now they are staying as they are! 
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
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Phew!
DaveW can sleep again
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They look smaller in diameter to mine , not sure why they would be ?
Geneva 2016 plus 8' The Green Godess' 4 side exits .
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They look smaller in diameter to mine , not sure why they would be ? 3" OD.
Peter,
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They look smaller in diameter to mine , not sure why they would be ? 3" OD. Optical illusion ! , 3 inches dia .
Geneva 2016 plus 8' The Green Godess' 4 side exits .
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Peter These are the before shots I take it? When do we get to see the finished results?   
Mark - No Longer driving Archie the Old English Sheep Mog........... 2010 Roadster 3.0 V6 (S3) 
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Peter These are the before shots I take it? When do we get to see the finished results? OUCH! When I get a powered buffing mop!
Peter,
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I have a flexi driveshaft you could get a dremel like polisher on the insides if you wish to borrow it?
There again, it could be said, that you've removed the patina!
Mark - No Longer driving Archie the Old English Sheep Mog........... 2010 Roadster 3.0 V6 (S3)
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Ill take you up on that.
The photos look better than the reality.
Peter
Peter,
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Polishing-Foam-Sponge-Cone-Metal-Pad-Car-Wheel-Hub-Care-Polish-Buffing-130mm-/151993769733?hash=item236388df05:g:w4QAAOSw~OVWzW0A
You need one of these!
Once polished, it's a good idea to seal the exhaust tips with a heat-resistant sealant or wax to help keep them clean.
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