Exhaust tips need polishing

gatorfast · 08-15-2014, 02:05 PM

My exhaust tips are very dull right now, almost to the point of appearing like a "brushed" finished steel instead of polished. I have tried giving them a good wipe-down with a MF towel and metal polish but they still dont come out shiny.

Anyone have any recommendations? Is there a better technique or pad/towel I should use? If possible, I prefer to be able to use regular auto part store products instead expensive/fancy boutique internet products. Thanks!

EJT86 · 08-15-2014, 02:18 PM

Steel wool, cleaner, then polish

Beemdog · 08-15-2014, 02:42 PM

Simichrome metal polish paste (got it a NAPA auto parts store) made my old OEM exhaust tips looks like new (now it's just stored off the car...). Flitz is a similar product. Steel wool needs to be ultra fine or it can do damage, be careful with that.

JR M3 · 08-15-2014, 08:10 PM

#0000 steel wool and p21s polishing soap is what I use

rjd598 · 08-15-2014, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JR M3

#0000 steel wool and p21s polishing soap is what I use

boom game over. /thread

s85e90 · 08-16-2014, 10:44 AM

Never dull. Works the best. One product and can be found almost anywhere

gatorfast · 08-16-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by s85e90

Never dull. Works the best. One product and can be found almost anywhere

Just saw some youtube vids of that stuff. Looks awesome, Ill def try it out.

rjd598 · 08-16-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

Just saw some youtube vids of that stuff. Looks awesome, Ill def try it out.

It's not as strong as p21s and steel wool but I think it will definitely do some work. It's easy to use and cheap.

4corners · 08-16-2014, 12:12 PM

Coca cola. Google it. Coke cleans bumper....

Clean and refreshing

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