What does everybody use to clean their headers?

[Gumby 1100_imp]

thanks everybody for your input here. bringing the discussion back to the Optiglanz, since i've looked up a few videos of it being used and it seems pretty magical, do you folks know of any retailers that sell it? an internet search seems to only turn it up on amazon. I'd like to get some cleaning in tomorrow if i can.

I never tried it, but Napoleon makes a similar product to remove the discoloration from Stainless Steel BBQs: Stainless Steel Cleaner P/N: 10231

You might be able to find it at your local BBQ supply store or:
https://www.appliancesconnection.com/nap...10231.html

Word of caution: The active ingredient in 10231 is Sulfuric Acid vs Phosphoric Acid as used in OptiGlanz. Both require the use of rubber gloves and thorough rinsing with water afterward to neutralize, but you would want to be careful and not let it contact parts other than the headers.

I personally used the OptiGlanz, but I never sprayed it on. I used a low abrasive ScotchBrite pad to apply it which also helped remove some of the more stubborn spotting or "freckles".