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.......

 

Not sure what you mean by "metal scrubber thing", but I wouldn't use it. Have you tried claying the "black dirt" (tar?)?

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

2nd vote for Nevr Dull.

 

tried clayin gbut didn't work, u think i should still use the metal polish?

 

Never Dull is awesome

 

Mothers and Flitz work well on chrome and metal.

 

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

 

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.

 

Hmmmm I have some Mr. Clean erasers (wheel and tire). I'll have to try them on the exhaust tips. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

Hey, I said it first! Give me some credit

 

How about Brasso metal polish? I use it on stainless steel. Real stinky stuff, but works well.

 

Sorry! Thanks to you also.

 

i mean the chrome fell off before the metal polish....

 

What do you mean the chrome fell off? Aren't your exhaust tips made from polished stainless steel like the TSX?

 

I bought a set of used Comptech Mufflers and used Nevr Dull to make it shiny again

 

Another vote for Neverdull. Great stuff.

 

all thats left is some of the finsh and some black metal like the inside of the tips

 

Yea i just used Mother's billet steel shine. The outside looks pretty new, the inside is pretty clean except the lower bottom can't be picked up.

 

Dull without any shine, and inside is all black.




Shiny! look at the shine, and glare haha...

 

does neverdull give it a strong mirror polish?