Removing oxidation from 07 type S exhaust tips

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-24-2010, 11:50 AM
  #1  
2nd Gear
Thread Starter
 
gorr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Removing oxidation from 07 type S exhaust tips

I just picked up an Acura Certified 07 TL type S yesterday, Black on Black. I told the dealer I wanted him to swap the exhaust tip out for a nice shiny set on another Type S at the lot. Long story short , the dealer told me they are welded onto the exhaust system. So now I need some advise on polishing them or what is involved in replacing them, as well as the cost.

Any tips will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Gorr
Old 07-24-2010, 02:14 PM
  #2  
Safety Car
 
pimpin-tl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Abilene, TX
Age: 49
Posts: 3,992
Received 148 Likes on 99 Posts
Just go get some Never Dull and Meguires/Mothers stainless polish.
Old 07-24-2010, 03:17 PM
  #3  
Advanced
iTrader: (3)
 
TJD2007TLS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Phoenix Arizona
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Smile Your '07TLS

Just curious to know what a dealer charges for a CPO '07 TLS if you don't mind sharing the information such as miles, location etc.

You can PM me if you want.
Old 07-24-2010, 08:52 PM
  #4  
Intermediate
 
97mx5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2007 tls

I'm new to the forum, just bought an '07 TLS -- 32K, Certified -- 24,500. Looking forward to making new friends here. I just sold my 04 330 CIC, and before that '03 350 Z. Lots of nice people on those forums too!
Old 07-24-2010, 08:59 PM
  #5  
Three Wheelin'
iTrader: (2)
 
Sandals's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Rockville, MD
Age: 34
Posts: 1,260
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Well you won't find any nice people on this forum



FYI
Red Text = Sarcasm
Old 07-25-2010, 06:25 AM
  #6  
Racer
 
johnny3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Oklahoma
Age: 81
Posts: 266
Received 20 Likes on 19 Posts
Scotchbrite pad + Soft Scrub + a little water, presto they're clean & shiney.
Old 07-25-2010, 09:09 AM
  #7  
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (1)
 
Turbonut's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: NJ
Age: 59
Posts: 7,901
Received 832 Likes on 679 Posts
Originally Posted by johnny3
Scotchbrite pad + Soft Scrub + a little water, presto they're clean & shiney.
I wouldn't use a Scotchbrite pad, too harsh.
Old 07-25-2010, 01:33 PM
  #8  
NBP is a pain...
iTrader: (1)
 
gotkilled's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Temple City, CA
Age: 36
Posts: 617
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
use bar keeper's friend! it's only 2-3 bucks and it'll last you a lifetime haha.
Old 07-27-2010, 08:13 PM
  #9  
Advanced
 
SUPERCAPRICORN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
MOTHERS MAG AND ALUMINUM POLISH and a little elbow grease got them like new again for me. just my 2 cents.
Old 07-27-2010, 10:21 PM
  #10  
Drifting
iTrader: (13)
 
dwb993's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Shrewsbury, PA
Age: 59
Posts: 2,957
Received 209 Likes on 170 Posts
Originally Posted by gotkilled
use bar keeper's friend! it's only 2-3 bucks and it'll last you a lifetime haha.
+1
Good stuff.
Old 07-28-2010, 02:51 AM
  #11  
Senior Moderator
 
csmeance's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Space Coast, FL
Posts: 20,870
Received 2,000 Likes on 1,421 Posts
Originally Posted by gotkilled
use bar keeper's friend! it's only 2-3 bucks and it'll last you a lifetime haha.
for a deeper shine follow up with some Eagle 1 Neverdull and then optimum metal polish!
Old 07-28-2010, 05:21 AM
  #12  
2011 M37x
iTrader: (1)
 
blacktsx05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Age: 35
Posts: 870
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Originally Posted by pimpin-tl
Just go get some Never Dull and Meguires/Mothers stainless polish.
can this be used on the lip of my vsxx too?

Originally Posted by TJD2007TLS
Just curious to know what a dealer charges for a CPO '07 TLS if you don't mind sharing the information such as miles, location etc.

You can PM me if you want.
i paid $26k with all season mats and color splash guards.. car had 22,824 miles when i bought it. i got it from acura of ramsey in new jersey
Old 07-28-2010, 09:35 AM
  #13  
Intermediate
 
97mx5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Blitz also works very well -- have a few rags because it will turn the rags black and nasty.
Old 07-28-2010, 06:42 PM
  #14  
Suzuka Master
 
YeuEmMaiMai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 9,863
Received 435 Likes on 342 Posts
I use nylon "brillo" pads on my tips
Old 07-29-2010, 04:49 PM
  #15  
ScoobyZINE
iTrader: (7)
 
AMUA6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Ocoee, TN
Posts: 3,986
Received 41 Likes on 38 Posts
Toothpaste FTW??
Old 07-30-2010, 08:51 AM
  #16  
Feeds pigs bacon
 
fabrikated's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 1,023
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
0000 steel wool, a stainless steel brush, Bar Keeper's Friend, water, Never Dull, and some serious elbow grease worked for me. Still have a tiny bit more work to do to make them perfect, but it's a night and day difference. Unfortunately, the etching won't ever come out...I don't think the previous owner ever cleaned the tips.

Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ExcelerateRep
4G TL Performance Parts & Modifications
8
12-11-2015 12:58 PM
o8 ENVII 8o
Car Parts for Sale
19
11-30-2015 04:23 PM
IIDXholic
Car Parts for Sale
23
10-08-2015 07:53 AM
Hau_nguyen91
3G TL Performance Parts & Modifications
10
09-06-2015 12:53 PM



Quick Reply: Removing oxidation from 07 type S exhaust tips



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:52 AM.