Making Exhaust Tips Look Brand New - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

bdanisi · 09-05-2013, 01:50 AM

Seemingly impossible to do lol. ive read, tried new sproducts, read more, tried more and nothing seems to really get them up to snuff. any suggestions, methods of cleaning, maintenance, or products ? Stainless steel catback btw
cheers brandon

mfbmike · 09-05-2013, 02:16 AM

look up nevr-dull or white diamond metal polish

+ a little elbow grease and you'll be golden.

Kostamojen · 09-05-2013, 02:57 AM

http://www.barkeepersfriend.com/

Seriously, I use this stuff even on glass. Just used it today on some exhaust tips.

nzer · 09-05-2013, 03:34 AM

Autosol metal polish works a treat for me.

Wes · 09-05-2013, 03:56 AM

Polish works well, I heard tooth paste works as well and gave it a try, it does but kind of annoying to clean up but it does work

09-05-2013, 04:25 PM

I have the Invidia Q300 with SS Tips.

I've been using this:

Before:

After:

I'm not sure how well the pictures will turn out after upload, but it cleans the Exhaust really well.

sklimo · 09-05-2013, 04:50 PM

Can all that stuff be used for N1's with Titanium tips??

Kimsey47 · 09-05-2013, 04:53 PM

I too will vouch for the nevr dull. Great for exhaust and even will remove tar from rims with little effort.

mfbmike · 09-05-2013, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfbmike

look up nevr-dull or white diamond metal polish

+ a little elbow grease and you'll be golden.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentAngel

I have the Invidia Q300 with SS Tips.

I've been using this:

Before:

After:

I'm not sure how well the pictures will turn out after upload, but it cleans the Exhaust really well.

Told ya. Nevr-dull works. I'd make sure to take a clean microfiber or terry to your tips afterwards though as it can leave a white residue that can end up on your diffuser or valence if you aren't careful.

You can find it wal-mart as well. Surprisingly, right next to all the other car-car stuff.

09-05-2013, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfbmike

Told ya. Nevr-dull works. I'd make sure to take a clean microfiber or terry to your tips afterwards though as it can leave a white residue that can end up on your diffuser or valence if you aren't careful.

You can find it wal-mart as well. Surprisingly, right next to all the other car-car stuff.

Yep, I always wipe it down afterwards, forgot to mention that part lol.

jimmy4thenguyen · 09-06-2013, 08:32 AM

have you tried #0000 steel wool? PM me if you have questions

zooki · 09-07-2013, 01:07 AM

+1 on the steel wool. Then I use use a good metal polish after that.

Clembo · 09-07-2013, 08:03 AM

Believe it or not I use Meguiars Scratch X, works great on Stainless steel. Key is not to let them get too crappy in the first place. A good wipe-down now and then really helps.

09-05-2013, 01:50 AM	#1
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09-05-2013, 03:34 AM	#4
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zooki Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: waiting on a 2021... Location: Texas Posts: 770 Thanks: 190 Thanked 410 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	+1 on the steel wool. Then I use use a good metal polish after that. __________________ 2016 4Runner Tail edition 2020 Camry 2020 RAV4 2013 Chevy 3500 4x4 Duramax 1999 Ford F250 Powerstroke, the tow rig 1969 Mustang, the fast car....(:

09-07-2013, 08:03 AM	#13
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09-05-2013, 02:57 AM	#3
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09-05-2013, 03:56 AM	#5
Wes Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JRSC'd Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 868 Thanked 436 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Polish works well, I heard tooth paste works as well and gave it a try, it does but kind of annoying to clean up but it does work

09-05-2013, 04:25 PM	#6
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09-06-2013, 08:32 AM	#11
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