Have a 2013 ATS 2.0T. Routinely get a build up of crude at the bottom of the stainless tailpipe tips. Usually easy to wipe off (been using tire/wheel cleaner). However, this time I let the buildup go too long and there is just a little bit of crud left after vigorously wiping. How can I get the baked on crud off?
Remove baked on crud from tailpipe tips?
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asalesagent912
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thats is what i have done. sos pad ,wheel cleaner, iron x then polish
rmagnus
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I bought a new car or rather a new car to me and the tips are in fair condition. I've used Flitz and 000/0000 steel wool with great success. If you have a powerball it can take all the elbow grease out of the polishing.
Meguiars Degreaser and APC can also break down the crud if it's really bad.
I'm generally only concerned with the exterior while on the tips of a daily driver.
Meguiars Degreaser and APC can also break down the crud if it's really bad.
I'm generally only concerned with the exterior while on the tips of a daily driver.
The Guz
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Steel wool grade 0000 and your favorite metal polish. Go over again with a MF cloth and polish again and that should do the job
This works very well. A metal sealant will make it easier to clean after you polish.
Ha, my first post....
I just use Eagle One Never Dull wadding polish. Takes the carbon deposits off the tips of the wife's Audi (2.0T) and removes any attached road debris. If you stay on top of it, it comes right off. If you let it marinate for a few months, It'll take some effort. :dblthumb2:
I just use Eagle One Never Dull wadding polish. Takes the carbon deposits off the tips of the wife's Audi (2.0T) and removes any attached road debris. If you stay on top of it, it comes right off. If you let it marinate for a few months, It'll take some effort. :dblthumb2:
Mike@DedicatedPerfection
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P21s Polishing Soap is my go to for keeping my tips clean. Although can be a bit messy, the cleaning ability far outweigh the minor mess.
HD.Detailing
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Steel wool grade 0000 and your favorite metal polish. Go over again with a MF cloth and polish again and that should do the job
this, then seal
Vivant511
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Why not bob?
Guess you've never been in awe of its ability to clean exterior glass then?
Window tinters use it to clean interior glass to prep for tint.
Clean up rusty and tired lug nuts.
Polish exhaust manifolds...
It's like white spirits or acid; has it's place in detailing if known when and how to use it effectively and safely
FUNX650
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•I've never been in awe of all the no longer oily, metal shards left behind:
-Such nasty, very harmful contaminates!!!
•They can use whatever they want on auto-glass...
-I won't though!!
•If off of...and far enough away from the vehicle...
-Then: Yes
•Really no need for you fret yourself in the least:
-By this stage of my Life, I have a pretty good grasp on the place(s) that steel-wool, white spirits, acid, a host of other materials/chemicals can be used effectively where vehicles/vehicle components are involved...and the safety elements involved in doing so.
•Hence my advice proffered on the steel-wool topic.
Bob
rmagnus
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Advice is free so you know it's value going in. Plenty of folks including myself use 000/0000 steel wool on chrome tips successfully. Use a lubericant I prefer Flitz, I also like to use a corded drill and a powerball for polishing.
Not long ago I used 000 and liquid rust remover on an Olympic chrome plated set of weights for my Smith system. Then used a polisher and wax to finish off for a nice refinish.
Everyone's mileage will differ. Theres lots of ways to clean and polish tips. Keep it simple.
Not long ago I used 000 and liquid rust remover on an Olympic chrome plated set of weights for my Smith system. Then used a polisher and wax to finish off for a nice refinish.
Everyone's mileage will differ. Theres lots of ways to clean and polish tips. Keep it simple.