Case1906

What are people using to clean soot off of OEM tail pipes these days?

QuartzBlueP31

I use Mothers chrome cleaner. but its work if you have not been up on it. After you get a shine the first time then stay on it and its easy.

chrisridebike8

Plastidip. Hides the soot amazingly.

zibby43

Optimum Metal Polish (the new formula).

I cannot recommend this enough. It takes the soot off in seconds (even if it has been caked and baked on for months) and leaves the pipes shiny and slick. It cleans AND protects. After you apply it, you can just wipe away any future soot accumulation with a dry microfiber towel.

Results:

Any dark spots you see are just shadow(s):



Here is a photo in direct sunlight:

ruey220

i like the soot on there to look like racing style.

jsc1234

Mort

I clean mine with and old wash mitt and the soap I use to wash the car. The black soot comes right off on the inside of the tips. I also use Never Dull wadding to polish up the outsides and remove any baked on grit.

Sidv22

simple green house cleaner

abcut973

I use this polishing soap

jarjoug

I use Never Dull and spray Armor All Rim Protectant. This way, the soot does not stick.

snowmuch

Tooth brush and tooth paste

Case1906

Thanks to all for the advice. Toothpaste huh?

kgmuse

bar keeper. cheap and protects

SeanOgrady

#000 steel wool, tarminator and followed up with a light coat of mild abrasive metal polish/microfiber.

Kriston

I use blue magic metal polish + Mcguiars polishing cone attachment for my drill.


Works like a charm!

snowmuch

One of my detailer friend recommended it to me. He said something about toothpaste has compound that easily dissolves carbon build up. I've tried it and it works great. I also use toothbrush to detail my leather seats, since its safe enough for human teeth/gum I'd imagine it wouldn't damage my leather.