Wardo Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Gottcha, i didn't think of them. Kind of weird how do the design of those cars are. I just do miss my goat. I would have nabed a gxp or even a gt, but the prices were way to high, like people though they were going up in value. I went to dark side after 4 Pontiac 's in a row. Set 300 The V logo comes off the Commodore SS which is what our car is in AU. Some put it on the left side and some on the right. In AU it's on the left side but the driver is on the right, so I switched it to the right since we're on the left. Much like an M logo on a BMW is here. Stock, the G8 said G8GT on one side and Pontiac on the other. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I bought mine brand new back in March 09, I got a darn good price.. I would've bought a GXP, but at that time, dealers were charging over sticker.. I paid under invoice for my GT.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Mine's a lease... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssooch Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Will steel wool affect the "Magnaflow" etched into the side of the tips? I want mine to shine but I don't want to remove the wording etched into the tips. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Will steel wool affect the "Magnaflow" etched into the side of the tips? I want mine to shine but I don't want to remove the wording etched into the tips. Thanks I'm not even sure mine says that on them... Hahaha... Maybe it did... lol Sure, anything will remove it over time. The goal is NOT to hammer on them with the wool. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssooch Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Got it, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Well, since the International G8 meet is this weekend, and I'll have 50+ G8's following me on a cruise, I thought it necessary to clean up the car and a couple of bits under it. I did the exhaust pipes, which you can see cross over behind the final drive. I started with 400 grit wet/dry followed by 800 wet/dry, and then followed by 0 grit steel wool and 0000 grit steel wool. The wool had MP1 on it for both applications. I wasn't going for a polished look mind you. I just wanted them cleaned up. I then cleaned the tips and end of the cans with MP2 and then applied MSS over all the areas. These pipes were NOT designed to be pretty, so they look good, but by no means great. Not to mention, they've seen 3 winters in IA. I also put an application of BG and APW on the car. Here are some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Looks good, what exhaust are you running? Did you put any SVRT on the bottom of the spare tire well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 What a difference Chris. Great job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Looks good, what exhaust are you running? Did you put any SVRT on the bottom of the spare tire well? They're magnaflow & NO! I did put SVRT, VRT and LC, on the interior and rest of the exterior though. The exhaust has been on since 150 miles. I'm right at 34,000 right now. It's cheap stainless, so it rusts really bad. I paid 580 bucks for the whole thing though, so no complaints. Thanks T! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 looks good chris! Winter in Iowa is hard on cars no doubt about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 WOW!! Looks great, too bad you can't see it and show it off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 WOW!! Looks great, too bad you can't see it and show it off! You can see them from behind. Sent from my iPad using special algorithms and data nodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 NICE! Have fun at the meet... I'll be flying overhead tomorrow heading in and changing planes in Chicago before heading on to Cleveland. I'll try to get a window seat and see if I can spot a cluster of G8's from the air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_SS Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 OMG. That is incredible. Great job! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brtc5 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I have great results with just the all purpose spray with little ebow grease, and a rag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdisme Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Mine are pretty well covered in exhaust deposits; what product should I use on them to get them back to shiny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krewsman Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 If they're really obnoxious and Metal Polish #1 & #2 doesn't get 'em back to bright, get some 0000 (super-fine) steel wool from Lowe's/ Home depot--it will not scratch the chrome as long as you keep it wet with the Metal Polish #1; that should get rid of all the crud, then polish again to the dazzling finish that may have been! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 APC followed with the MP series worked amazing for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf for Life Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 keep mine looking all shiny with MP#2. Once they are cleaned up all that is needed is Adams car wash and an occasional polish with MP#2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I have used SOS or Brillo pads to clean then polish with Metal Polish 1&2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganSRT8 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 0000 steel wool like said above, works wonders. Just make sure is 0000 not 000 because if you take 000 to your pipes you will get some nice scratches. I used APC with 0000, then MP 1&2 after. keep em nice and shinny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdisme Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Thanks guys; will give that a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Let's make sure we're using the search function. A lot of subjects have been discussed in length and on multiple occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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