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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 04:49 PM
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Exhaust Tip Cleaning

My OEM exhaust tips need a good cleaning. What tips and tricks will do the job? Any particular cleaner would work better than others?
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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 05:20 PM
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0000 Steel wool and a aggressive cleaner
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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by pauliewalnutzz
0000 Steel wool and a aggressive cleaner
Thanks. Suggestions for an aggressive cleaner?
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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 07:51 PM
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Thanks. Suggestions for an aggressive cleaner?
Used to use this on a drag bike; works great.

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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 07:56 PM
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I have used P21S Finish Restorer to shine up tips and was really impressed.

Have heard great things about this Metal Polishing Soap as well.
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 08:24 AM
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On my bike I use bar keepers friend, don't see why it wouldn't work on a car exhaust.
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 10:40 AM
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I just Marine polish that I got off Amazon. It works fantastically on my Fast Intentions tips.

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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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I always use the eagle one Never Dull, pretty amazing stuff.
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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I use very fine steel wool + chemical guys degreaser (comes in a purple solution that you have to dilute first). This works VERY well and removes the carbon buildup with some light elbow grease. Tips come out shiny after
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 10:55 AM
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Megs Apc 4/1 and a brush, rinse, dry
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 11:12 AM
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Is this for the inside or the outside of the tips?
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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Is this for the inside or the outside of the tips?
Both inside and outside the tip.
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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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My exhaust tips never get super dirty as I clean them every time I wash the car, but I always use windex and microfiber towel and that seems to do the job pretty good.
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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 05:34 PM
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Diego@Vossen
I always use the eagle one Never Dull, pretty amazing stuff.
+1 on Eagle One Never Dull. It also leaves the surface feeling like it's got a coat of wax on it.
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