spaceboy

How do i make them look new again? is there some kind of chemical for it or engine degreaser is fine??

justnspace

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:ibGP16:

Bar keepers friend is your friend.



head to this thread for more info:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/just-reminder-fellow-members-826970/


Remember, the inside of the tips are painted black.

SharksBreath

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bar keepers friend is awesome. that guy can fuckin' party.

Slpr04UA6

Damn it Justin and Shark! Beet me to it!

Like Justin said! It's your friend!

Anyway :ibGP16: x3 !!

veggiemonster

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BKF is the shit. i used fine wool and 2 minutes (i mean that literally, no longer than 2 minutes) to acheive this...it's been months since i cleaned them

spaceboy

holy crap....i m getting one today after work

P1zzaman

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I use the NevrDull product, that works well too

Elegant TYPE S

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I've used Never Dull and Bar Keepers and let me tell you ... Bar Keepers kicks the crap out of Never Dull. Truly impressive!

And I get the liquid form and not the powdered form. Easier to apply.

RaviNJCLs

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BKF....Awesome.

justnspace

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yes, the liquid form is EASIER.

to apply the powder, i sprinkle some on to a microfiber cloth.
fold up the cloth like i'm straining cheese.
lightly drench the towel.

now you have this ball of powdery/liquid stuff inside the cloth.

clean the tips!!

veggiemonster

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'like i'm straining cheese' ..... wtf0????

i put powder into a little cup, add a few drops of water, mix it so its like a baking soda-esque paste, then use my finger to apply(i'm gonna start using an old toothbrush soon), let sit for a little, then scrub and rinse.

SharksBreath

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what'chu know about straining some cheese man?

justnspace

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^egg zachary

Cali_Joker

Hey I've tried mother's polisher , its hard to but it does the job. Do they sell that bar keepers in la Calif? I've never heard of it before? Is that the same like Comet or Ajax???

SharksBreath

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^yeah you can find it in your grocery store in the cleaning aisle.

justnspace

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^yes. they sell it all over the US.
and in canada as well.

its found in the same isle as ajax and comet but not the same.
its a stainless steel product meant to make stainless steel shine. probably marketed towards Bar's, hence the name bar keepers friend.

Cali_Joker

Oh cool, ill go buy some of this stuff today, my greddys need some shine to them ;o)

lucnex

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Though expensive, this stuff also does a fantastic job

http://www.autogeek.net/p153.html

vietxquangstah

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bar keepers friend is like less than $2.00 at dollar store

spaceboy

can I also use BKF to clean the wheels??

also, how do u guys clean ur tires???

TheChamp531

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The best stuff.


No kidding?

PR_Guy

are the exhaust tips aluminum?

justnspace

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no, you cannot clean your wheels with this.

TheChamp531

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Best way to clean your tires is to apply APC (all-purpose cleaner, preferably a detailing brand). I use a old toothbrush or a tire scrub to get all the grime out.

The best wheel cleaner is Sonax, but is quite expensive. A few sprays and all the dirt/grime/iron is gone.

Simplest way to clean wheels is just soap and water (car soap that is).

spaceboy

All purpose cleaner...hmmm..how about one of those APC for the kitchen???

sockr1

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found bar keepers at home depot for $1.48 next in the cleaning section..thanks for the heads up!

DBConz

I've used brake cleaner and a 2000 grit wool pad.

vietxquangstah

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spaceboy

got one for $1.60 at Target....works like magic but i was tiring as hell, i guess it was never cleaned since the day it was borned. There are still some i couldn't wash off...what kind of tool do you guys use? i think i wasted like 3 toothbrush ...

vietxquangstah

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LOL thats funny man.

I used some steel wool.



It's also what some households use to scrape dishes that have nasty grime and burn marks at the bottom of the pan

spaceboy

i noticed the water goes into the muffler pipes as I was washing it...and got spilled out next time i start the car....hope those water did not hurt my exhaust sytem...

justnspace

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yes, its fine!

guitarplayer16

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I clean mine =D
Mine are cleaned and polished inside and out.

Not every wash but like bi-yearly to keep em shining.

I'm painting the inside black again.

tsxykid105

i used mothers with 0000 steel wool then mothers with a Mf to clean and detail them and now all i have to do is wipe them down with a Mf anytime to get a really good shine back but the step you dont want to not do is the 0000 wool that helps take off any water sports of tarnish etc.

DBConz

just picked up a can of Bar Keepers Friend at Home Depot for $1.49 the other night. I'll have to give this a shot this weekend.

McCollins23

I use BKF to get a deep clean on them, but for maintaining them I just spray them with an APC and wash them when I do the rest of the car. I have also used Optimum metal polish, although BKF is much cheaper and works just as good.

oc7592

I used nevr dull on my tl with 4 year build up. Cut right through it with no problem. Great product.

LawnPro

I have used mostly Mothers chrome polish with limited results - I'm going to buy some BKF for a buck forty eight!