Metal Polish on Tips
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Metal Polish on Tips
do u guys think that i should use metal polish to get rid of the black dirt that is on the tips from the old owner?
PS..----- it is so tough that i may need to use a metal scrubber thing.......
PS..----- it is so tough that i may need to use a metal scrubber thing.......
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Originally Posted by csmeance
do u guys think that i should use metal polish to get rid of the black dirt that is on the tips from the old owner?
PS..----- it is so tough that i may need to use a metal scrubber thing.......
PS..----- it is so tough that i may need to use a metal scrubber thing.......
The metal exhaust tips seem to be susceptible to micro-scratching. I have tried using Sonus Chrome Polish and Mothers Reflections line but neither have been able to get a mirror-like finish.
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If this makes anyone cringe, sorry, but I used a mr clean eraser on the dirty part of my exhaust and it did a good job cleaning. This is on my '04 TL
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I've used NevrDull wadding to clean the inside of the exhaust tiips and some of the stubborn grime on the outside. Works great. Then just wax the outside chrome.
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tried clayin gbut didn't work, u think i should still use the metal polish?
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i used the metal polish, then i fugired out why the tips were so black, NO MORE CHROME LEFT!!!!!!! WTF this is supposed to be a 2005 TL thats brand new, not with Dissappearing Chrome
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I can't imagine what would've ruined the plating - sorry to hear about that. I took some polish to the tips of our TSX just to see if I could bring out some lustre. I haven't confirmed it, but I figured them to be stainless steel.
I've heard great things about the Mr. Clean eraser to remove some of the gunk/carbon buildup on tips. Another option is the drill-mount jeweler's rouge kit. Sears sells one, and I've been meaning to pick it up. I've seen the results on some expensive Corsa tips - they look brand new afterward.
I've heard great things about the Mr. Clean eraser to remove some of the gunk/carbon buildup on tips. Another option is the drill-mount jeweler's rouge kit. Sears sells one, and I've been meaning to pick it up. I've seen the results on some expensive Corsa tips - they look brand new afterward.
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Originally Posted by VroomVroom
I've heard great things about the Mr. Clean eraser to remove some of the gunk/carbon buildup on tips.
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Originally Posted by jwclements1
If this makes anyone cringe, sorry, but I used a mr clean eraser on the dirty part of my exhaust and it did a good job cleaning. This is on my '04 TL
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i mean the chrome fell off before the metal polish....
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all thats left is some of the finsh and some black metal like the inside of the tips
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