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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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Cleaning Chrome Exhaust Tips...

Anyone have a good product procedure for getting these looking good again?

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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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http://www.detailedimage.com/P21S-M1...-Restorer-P85/

I used this on my SL and they look like new

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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Isn't there a special steel wool that can also be used?
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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What Baracuda said.
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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I use Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish...works great and no steel wool needed.
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ghettobird
I use Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish...works great and no steel wool needed.
I've used both the P21S metal polish and Eagle One NEVR DULL on chrome exhaust tips - they appear to be very similar chemically (they smell identical, IMO), and both give similarly good results. The NEVR DULL is already a pre-treated wadding polish that comes in a small can - the P21S is a paste that you'll need to apply with a cloth of some sort. Good luck!

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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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I would first clean it with regular soap and water to remove loose contaminants, then I would use a metal polish next. The P21S Finish Restorer is a great product for deep cleaning exhaust tips, wheels (metal and clear coated), metals, etc. This helps get deep in to the metals surface and remove contaminants, oxidation, etc and bring back that deep shine. I apply a small drop to a two sided microfiber polishing towel and buff it on and off. If I can help you any further with this process or any part of your detailing routine please let me know.

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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Baracuda
http://www.detailedimage.com/P21S-M1...-Restorer-P85/

I used this on my SL and they look like new

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Barracuda, that second picture was a little hard to see and off at an angle. I’d love to see one at the same angle as the before if it’s possible.
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Is this one better ?

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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Yeah, thanks. That’s an awesome improvement in your tips.
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I use Meguiar's Gold with Steel Wool #000, and it works like a charm.
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Never Dull for the rough stuff, then finish with Wenol Metal polish, buff to a shine.
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Sweet looking pipes there my man. Good work.
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Originally Posted by ghettobird
I use Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish...works great and no steel wool needed.
This is what I use...great stuff!
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