Hi all -

I still have the stock exhaust, and the tips are quite black where the moisture comes out the bottom of the tips.

Normal soap/water just gets the dust off, but the bottom is still really dark. I have seen this on nearly every car I have ever looked at.

Any ideas how to clean it so they look new?

Thanks!

 

You can try using stainless steel polish, should help take off the crap.

 

try rim cleaner. it works for me

 

Works for me too

 

I've been using Flitz or Simichrome for years. They both work about the same, just depends on which one I happen to find in my toolbox first.

 

NEVER DULL!
You won`t belive your eye`s.
Try some on your rims, door handles, frount emblem.

 

i use an orange cleaner for the rims and my exhaust, then I follow up with a rim cleaner. It does a great job with getting the brake dust off and that black crap on the exhaust.

 

 

an SOS pad works great too

 

i used Oil Eater, works like a charm. oh and id suggest gettin some 3A racing tips!

 

Never Dull is the brand of the cleaner??

 

It does both, a cleaner and a polish. Try it you`ll like it, just a pinch between your check and gum!

 

yeah, by Eagle One. This can lasts forever too.
http://www.properautocare.com/nevrdull.html

 

Mine were absolutely horrible. I don't clean them often, so the stuff is caked on. I tried carb cleaner, engine cleaner, and nothing got the caked on carbon off.

Until - I used a non-lye based oven cleaner (the no fumes type)! Sprayed that on, let it soak an hour or so, and threw 'em in the dishwasher. They came out looking new.

 

anyone have any newer opinions on this topic. i'm in a similar situation as the o.p. of this thread. i'm going to keep my stock exhaust tips, but i wana try and get rid of the shit that's caked on there. was wondering if anyone had some newer ideas that what was already posted ..

 

I use "Bar Keeper's Friend" and it works wonderfully. Mine were pretty much grey and they look as good as new

 

i'm assuming you can obtain that at a local auto parts store?

 

Noxon works well for me. It's a metal polish you can find at hardware stores or even supermarkets (where I got mine)

 

there's a good thread in the wash/wax forum. check over there.

 

x2^.
But use a 0000 steel wool pad and some degreaser of your choice. Then hit it with some metal polish like Nevr Dull and they look new.

 

yea i use the wheel cleaner followed by a chrome polish.

 

awesome suggestions. thanks

 

Supposedly you can get it at Walmart. I chose to just order it off Amazon.com and I saved a few bucks actually.

 

err, i have another question now.
the bolt that's below the stock exhaust tip, that holds it on... i tried to remove it but it's so rusted on there that it started to bend the metal piece it's screwed through (can post a pic if needed). any suggestions on how to loosen that rusted screw up so i can remove the tip easier?

 

Aply some rust buster (or equivalent product) to the bolt. Let it sit for 4+ hours then try again.

 

damn. it's always something i have to buy, heh.
anything that might help that's typically sitting around a persons house - wd40 or somin like that?

 

For the screw removal, use kroil & let it soak. It's the best!