Cleaning exhaust tips

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yo-gurt

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32 posts

68 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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One thing that bugs me is how chrome exhaust tips always end up black with burnt-on crud. I never thought I'd ask this on a forum, but how do you guys keep your tips clean? laugh

I had a go on the 996, using Autosol plus a dremel with felt pad. They definitely came out a bit better, but it took me a good 30 minutes per tip and 4/5 polishing pads. Far from perfect:



This week I had a go on the Merc, using 0000 steel wool, first with water, then with autosol. I spent about 10-15 minutes on each and the results are pretty good (still not perfect!):




Does anybody have any less time consuming methods of cleaning them? And how to keep them clean once they're done?

illmonkey

18,097 posts

197 months

njw1

2,047 posts

110 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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Tin foil and water, works better than any metal polish I've ever used. smile


Tony Starks

2,087 posts

211 months

Thursday 17th January 2019
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Wheel cleaner (acidic one) works well.