Det_Riot Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 What products/ process do you all recommend for cleaning up exhaust tips? I'm looking for large input from the guys with side exhaust as I just recently acquired some borla side exhaust tips. Pictures of their current state:[ATTACH]2304[/ATTACH][ATTACH]2305[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I usually sand mine down with 500 grit and then 1000 then hit them with steel wool and mothers polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSmurf Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Use some #0000 steel wool and some mothers polish. It will do wonders . I wouldn't use sandpaper on the tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Use some #0000 steel wool and some mothers polish. It will do wonders . I wouldn't use sandpaper on the tips.Just out ta curiosity, why not sandpaper? Isn't it basically the same thing as steel wool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSmurf Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Because you will fuck up the chrome finish. The #0000 steel wool is very fine and gentle and won't scratch. If you were trying to polish some bare metal like your exhaust pipes, then yes you would want to use sandpaper using a finer and finer grit. You just don't want to do that on chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Because you will fuck up the chrome finish. The #0000 steel wool is very fine and gentle and won't scratch. If you were trying to polish some bare metal like your exhaust pipes, then yes you would want to use sandpaper using a finer and finer grit. You just don't want to do that on chrome.Ah okay cool thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSmurf Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 No problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 What products/ process do you all recommend for cleaning up exhaust tips? I'm looking for large input from the guys with side exhaust as I just recently acquired some borla side exhaust tips. Pictures of their current state:[ATTACH]2304[/ATTACH][ATTACH]2305[/ATTACH]I've always wanted side exhaust and those tips... Can't wait to see finished product!Sent from my secretary!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Pretty much just use the process the terminator guys use when they polish their catbacks, there are some how-to's on SVTP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 well good to know as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stang232 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 but steel wool probably remove sign Flowmaster from my tips.Fortunately, my tips are still in pretty good condition.Simply paste like Meguiar's METAL FINISHING POLISH should be enough.If your tips are without sings, do what you say guysWhen I bought used Borla XR1 , it looked dirty, matt and polishing with steel wood was driving me crazywhole except the tips, cleaned by Antox paste http://www.elmerwallace.co.uk/Antox-71E-Plus-Pickling-paste---case-offer/49.htm In an hour they looked like new. Unfortunately, the next few hours I polished tip by steel wool Because tips are chrom and Antox matt them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 I've always had good luck just using Eagle One Nevr-Dull. It will handle road tar within reason. If that fails, I pre-treat with Turtle Wax Bug/Tar remover. Let it sit for a minute and you can see the tar dissolving. Then, wipe off, go to Nevr-Dull and call it a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
