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ledzilla
03-30-2016, 12:42 PM
It's been a long time since my exhaust tips looked decent, and I've never had much luck with making them look shiny and clean. What's a good way to get them looking nice, being very dirty with a lot of carbon built up over the last several years?
rauder88
03-30-2016, 12:50 PM
Depends how bad they are. I have had good luck on motorcycle pipes with wd40 and 0000 steel wool to clean everything off. With my tips I used sprayway stainless cleaner in a can with the steel wool to get all the road grime and crap off that washing wouldn't. Then followed with stainless steel polishing compound and a buffing wheel. They cleaned up really well.
camelgrundle
03-30-2016, 01:03 PM
I use dish detergent and a scrubby pad then mothers metal polish. Not 100% but good enough for me.
CWright
03-30-2016, 01:16 PM
I found this at Walmart and the best stuff I've found. Makes tips look new.
http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o776/CDUBMERC/Mobile%20Uploads/012ADE6E-92DF-4E39-B9CC-976EA1FCDA33_zpsnw1f6uwi.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/CDUBMERC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/012ADE6E-92DF-4E39-B9CC-976EA1FCDA33_zpsnw1f6uwi.jpg.h tml)
loud2004marquis
03-30-2016, 01:27 PM
Armor All bug and tar remover is good.
ledzilla
03-30-2016, 01:28 PM
Thanks, guys. I'll give these a shot, see what works for me. All I've done so far is to just hit 'em with a soft scrub brush and soap.
Turbov6Bryan
03-30-2016, 01:51 PM
I found this at Walmart and the best stuff I've found. Makes tips look new.
http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o776/CDUBMERC/Mobile%20Uploads/012ADE6E-92DF-4E39-B9CC-976EA1FCDA33_zpsnw1f6uwi.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/CDUBMERC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/012ADE6E-92DF-4E39-B9CC-976EA1FCDA33_zpsnw1f6uwi.jpg.h tml)
Love that stuff
I use it on the stainless steel in my showers to get rid of hard water stains
Works great
CWright
03-30-2016, 01:54 PM
I pull a piece off and apply to the tips and wait for about 10 seconds then come back over it again with the same piece and just rub till it's clean. Wipe residue off with microfiber towel and then you're done. :cool:
RubberCtyRauder
03-30-2016, 01:59 PM
I pull a piece off and apply to the tips and wait for about 10 seconds then come back over it again with the same piece and just rub till it's clean. Wipe residue off with microfiber towel and then you're done. :cool:
Are we still talking exhaust tips or something being ummm, handled in a shower? :D
CWright
03-30-2016, 02:02 PM
Are we still talking exhaust tips or something being ummm, handled in a shower? :D
Take how ever you want it! :D
RubberCtyRauder
03-30-2016, 02:03 PM
There was rubbing, tips etc. so got cornfused
Turbov6Bryan
03-30-2016, 02:13 PM
There was rubbing, tips etc. so got cornfused
Lol. I was going to type. It gets rid of deposits in the shower, but wanted to clarify it gets rid of hard water deposits and soap sCum. Lol. Too much?:D
Ambitious1
03-30-2016, 02:14 PM
It's been a long time since my exhaust tips looked decent, and I've never had much luck with making them look shiny and clean. What's a good way to get them looking nice, being very dirty with a lot of carbon built up over the last several years?
Followed this video's instructions. Megs came out looking great. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abuRYcWQUaQ
HotRaud90
03-30-2016, 02:38 PM
I use mothers chrome polish. Works great. I use a brush to lightly clean off the majority of the nasty stuff, then finish with a microfiber and the polish to get it really shining. I use two applications if needed. I've heard lots of others talk about the Nevr-Dull as well.
1Marauder
03-30-2016, 04:06 PM
Are we still talking exhaust tips or something being ummm, handled in a shower? :D
AKA Sewer Babies....
lji372
03-30-2016, 07:44 PM
There was rubbing, tips etc. so got cornfused
The ten minute and come back thing had me confused too. I know he's not 18 :confused:
champ1173
04-04-2016, 08:17 PM
I found this at Walmart and the best stuff I've found. Makes tips look new.
http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o776/CDUBMERC/Mobile%20Uploads/012ADE6E-92DF-4E39-B9CC-976EA1FCDA33_zpsnw1f6uwi.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/CDUBMERC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/012ADE6E-92DF-4E39-B9CC-976EA1FCDA33_zpsnw1f6uwi.jpg.h tml)
I'll be a SOB! Why am I just learning about this stuff! I watched that youtube video on using a buffer, but I wanted a quick fix, so I bought this stuff. WOW! I've never seen my tips shine as much as they do now. Frickin amazing! I still plan on putting a buffer to them here soon, but I'm happy with thier current status. Thanks for the info!
ledzilla
04-04-2016, 08:47 PM
I've been looking forward to trying at least one of these methods. But I had a friend move in and it's been chaos for almost a week now. Thought I would have gotten to it this past weekend. Too bad Saturday was a meteorological crap shoot bouncing between full sun and snow every 30 minutes.
NavySeabee
04-05-2016, 06:24 AM
I use 0000 steel pad and soap to start. I found this a couple of years ago and will never part with it. Great stuff!
rauder88
04-05-2016, 08:59 AM
I use 0000 steel pad and soap to start. I found this a couple of years ago and will never part with it. Great stuff!
Autosol works wonders too. Never Dull is good stuff also. If you use buffing compound on them with a buffer, then follow up with regular cleanings with never dull the tips will look amazing.
sailsmen
04-05-2016, 09:22 AM
I found this at Walmart and the best stuff I've found. Makes tips look new.
http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o776/CDUBMERC/Mobile%20Uploads/012ADE6E-92DF-4E39-B9CC-976EA1FCDA33_zpsnw1f6uwi.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/CDUBMERC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/012ADE6E-92DF-4E39-B9CC-976EA1FCDA33_zpsnw1f6uwi.jpg.h tml)
How come that can is all dull, stained and rusty? I don't think it works.
CWright
04-05-2016, 07:44 PM
I'll be a SOB! Why am I just learning about this stuff! I watched that youtube video on using a buffer, but I wanted a quick fix, so I bought this stuff. WOW! I've never seen my tips shine as much as they do now. Frickin amazing! I still plan on putting a buffer to them here soon, but I'm happy with thier current status. Thanks for the info!
Glad to help buddy! :beer:
8UWITH6
04-06-2016, 07:42 PM
You guys sure are good and polishing your tips...............
a_d_a_m
04-07-2016, 01:48 AM
I'm also a believer in that Nevr-Dull stuff.
jay87lx
07-02-2016, 09:30 AM
24 replies and not one pic of shiny exhaust tips- thread fail-lol
justbob
07-02-2016, 10:24 AM
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160702/70ab21402ba2c79b3643bc0e778286 a7.jpg
My old ones.
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CWright
07-02-2016, 04:22 PM
http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o776/CDUBMERC/Mobile%20Uploads/8D9BFB62-DF8E-4FBB-BDBB-E8B661F83906_zpsfycr0pvc.png (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/CDUBMERC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8D9BFB62-DF8E-4FBB-BDBB-E8B661F83906_zpsfycr0pvc.png.h tml)
http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o776/CDUBMERC/Mobile%20Uploads/EF9260A2-3293-4CA8-BADB-5F82520BCFFC_zps9vpqnyox.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/CDUBMERC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EF9260A2-3293-4CA8-BADB-5F82520BCFFC_zps9vpqnyox.jpg.h tml)
http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o776/CDUBMERC/Mobile%20Uploads/07B828CF-A6F8-44CA-A202-698445F4BA96_zpslv6areec.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/CDUBMERC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/07B828CF-A6F8-44CA-A202-698445F4BA96_zpslv6areec.jpg.h tml)
http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o776/CDUBMERC/Mobile%20Uploads/26489ED1-0FE3-43B1-8878-9E5D2C87A11F_zpsro4gjnnd.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/CDUBMERC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/26489ED1-0FE3-43B1-8878-9E5D2C87A11F_zpsro4gjnnd.jpg.h tml)
http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o776/CDUBMERC/Mobile%20Uploads/A1995E0A-7887-4DFE-8505-BDD28463D6D0_zpstkkvxr9s.png (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/CDUBMERC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A1995E0A-7887-4DFE-8505-BDD28463D6D0_zpstkkvxr9s.png.h tml)
jay87lx
07-02-2016, 04:49 PM
PURTY, very purty
I grabbed a Mr Clean Magic Eraser, made quick work of my tips, Easier than Nevr-Dull.
Rockettman
07-06-2016, 07:31 AM
If you go with the steel wool...just DON'T PRESS!
You'll leave some purdy-nice little scratches allllll over them.
Try the Never Dull first.
J-MAN
07-06-2016, 08:34 AM
How come that can is all dull, stained and rusty? I don't think it works.
The inside is spotless. :D
justbob
07-06-2016, 09:07 AM
If you go with the steel wool...just DON'T PRESS!
You'll leave some purdy-nice little scratches allllll over them.
Try the Never Dull first.
No biggie. Just chase it with a 3" air buffer, wool pad, and Mothers aluminum polish. They will look better than brand new in ten minutes.
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lji372
07-06-2016, 09:57 AM
I grabbed a Mr Clean Magic Eraser, made quick work of my tips, Easier than Nevr-Dull.
going to have to try this one :beatnik:
Comin' in Hot
07-06-2016, 12:21 PM
I soak mine in 2+2 carb cleaner, and wipe them clean it works wonders
http://www.crielia.com/image/cache/B101-800x800.jpg
Catfish
07-06-2016, 12:56 PM
+1 on Nevr-dull. Love that stuff.
McVic
09-07-2016, 04:23 PM
How come that can is all dull, stained and rusty? I don't think it works.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/321910.jpg
The irony of life. :rolleyes:
I have some tips waiting for when I run my dual exhaust all the way back on the Vic. They sat out in the weather for a LONG time and now have rust spots, but its under the plastic protective covering and when you peel that back, the rust sticks to the cover, not the tips.
Maybe I'll clean them with that stuff when I get ready for install. Great thread!
Turbov6Bryan
09-07-2016, 05:37 PM
I grabbed a Mr Clean Magic Eraser, made quick work of my tips, Easier than Nevr-Dull.
I'm gonna try that one day
CWright
09-07-2016, 06:31 PM
I'm gonna try that one day
I tried it and it works like a champ as well!
Turbov6Bryan
09-07-2016, 07:16 PM
I tried it and it works like a champ as well!
Good deal! Easy peasy
1Marauder
09-07-2016, 07:28 PM
I'll be a SOB! Why am I just learning about this stuff! I watched that youtube video on using a buffer, but I wanted a quick fix, so I bought this stuff. WOW! I've never seen my tips shine as much as they do now. Frickin amazing! I still plan on putting a buffer to them here soon, but I'm happy with thier current status. Thanks for the info!
The Eagle 1 Chrome cleaner rocks as well. I am sold... Will go buy ASAP!
ledzilla
09-08-2016, 06:59 AM
I recently picked up some Nevr Dull. It's worked great on the chrome and trim of my wagon so far. Haven't gotten to the Marauder's tips yet, though.
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