HUGEhead

I tried using soap but its still black. Makes the car look old.

What are you guys using to get rid of this, and is this a common problem with TL's?

ErichTL

its just the deposits that come out your tailpipe.. its common to see on just about all Honda vehicles.. If ya don't let it sit on too long, ya can usually just scrub it right off.. if it doesn't come off, ya can always replace your tips.

Will Y.

There is no photo, so I assume you mean the chrome exhaust tips are black rather than the bumper. Check to make sure that the black is not some sort of deposits (road tar? asphalt?) or corrosion under the chrome. Otherwise, the black soot should come off pretty easily. If not, try chrome polish if the black is not some sort of deposit or corrosion.

The other options, in order of cost, are to paint the tips matte black or replace them.

trancemission

never dull

erok72

Never Dull works great and one can will last years!

2003BlizAkTL

i dont wanna hijack this thread, but has anyone black chromed their tipz or like painted them black and if so u have picz, or just how does it look, it seemz like a cool idea =)

subinf

Brillo pad? I've never used it on the exhaust but it works well at taking shit off other parts of the car. Might be a little too harsh but not sure

bhelsdon

I don't want to sound rude, but PLEASE NEVER let a Brillo pad come anywhere near any part of your car. Brillo pads are evil.

I Just spray some wheel cleaner on the tips, and the black stuff comes right off with a sponge.

csmeance

does it have a rough feel or a smooth feel to it? if it is rough, it is gonna be dirt and other deposits. If it is smooth, the trip's chrome oor tituanium finish coating has worn off like mine did.

ADVICE: take a flashlight and look down the inside of the tail pipe, if u see an amount of rusting, that may mean your fuel may have an improper mixture in the engine.

ray64105

I used Blue Magic metal polish when I had a Borla stainless steel system on my GS300. It's best to get in the habit of polishing the tips every time you wash the car, so the deposits don't build up.

subinf

Sorry, should clarify. Works great at taking shit off of your tires (have white lettering on my mustang's tires, regular soap never works)

Pure Adrenaline

iTrader: (2)

Yeah, I used to use one on my Tahoe to clean the white letterings just like you said.

Then I used it to clean my wheels... there's a part on my wheel that's polished (the rest is painted) and it got all scratched up to shit.

On soft surfaces, like tires, it's okay to use. On hard surfaces, especially painted/polished, never ever use it.

bklynpanman

meguiar's wheel cleaner is like magic

bklynpanman

mothers wheel cleaner is like magic

Boartman

My mother won't let me use her cleaner.

PeteThaPitbull

windex and paper towel

darksom1

Damn Ethan! I haven't heard of that since my "boot camp" days!! But it is damn sure effective!

Although, to keep that area clean, I just wash it with the car every time. Stays clean that way like someone else mentioned. Looks like new!

dejavecu

Mothers Mag and Alum polish to finish. Use water and a really fine sandpaper for the tough stuff.