Keeping exhaust tips clean?

[my99gagt]

well i just got my new muffler and tips put on. i have the borla intercooled stainless steel ones. wuts the best way to go about keeping these things shining like new and to protect them from rust and corrosion?

[iceman]

I changed the title of this and moved to the detailing section so you will get more help..

IIRC there is a great thread on cleaning exhaust tips, if you can't find it, let me know.

I use that blue jello stuff, I forget what it's called, you'll see it in the area of Nevr-Dull in the cleaning products section at the store.. works great

[my99gagt]

alright thanks

[Panacea]

Use chrome polish....

[oldsskool]

i use eagle one aluminum polish.. its got a little bit of grit in it but very fine.. jus kinda takes some of the crap off... works REALLY good tho!

[BlackBeauty]

Originally posted by iceman
IIRC there is a great thread on cleaning exhaust tips, if you can't find it, let me know.

I noticed that you said IIRC in this message... what does that mean because I have no clue what your talking about when you say that there is a good thread here. Please explain more.

Thanks,
Jayson

[my99gagt]

theyre not chrome tips though, they are stainless steel

[TypeRob]

Originally posted by BlackBeauty
I noticed that you said IIRC in this message... what does that mean because I have no clue what your talking about when you say that there is a good thread here. Please explain more.

Thanks,
Jayson


If I Recall Correctly

[Skillet]

Seth you liked that stuff told you it was great. You can get it in any car store comes in a little plastic can with a blue top. Works great, don't smell it though...harsh on the nose hairs.

[Panacea]

Originally posted by my99gagt
theyre not chrome tips though, they are stainless steel

Use chrome polish... It doesn't matter if it's SS or not, I believe on the package they say you can use it on other metals as well. I'm not positive on that, but I've used it before and it works fine!

[Molson]

I use the Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish...

[Gator]

Best stuff ever is Nevr-Dull wadding polish. It is now sold under the Eagle One brand, but is also available in the original brand. It is the "Zaino" of metal polishes!! You can get it at any auto parts place. Try it you will be happy!

Richard
"Gator"

[Panacea]

Gator, is that the stuff that's basically got a cleaning oil in cotton, and you rip pieces off and clean with it? If so, that stuff is the god of all chrome polish :)

[Gator]

Originally posted by Panacea
Gator, is that the stuff that's basically got a cleaning oil in cotton, and you rip pieces off and clean with it? If so, that stuff is the god of all chrome polish :)


Yep, that is the stuff! It is definately the best!

Richard
"Gator"

[Panacea]

Well I'm glad I know who makes it now... I inherited the stuff my dad had, but didn't want to use it all. I didn't think it was still made. I swear the stuff he had is at least 10-15 years old :) hahah

P.S. Where can I find that stuff at, and what's Eagle One marketing it as?

[Gator]

Originally posted by Panacea
Well I'm glad I know who makes it now... I inherited the stuff my dad had, but didn't want to use it all. I didn't think it was still made. I swear the stuff he had is at least 10-15 years old :) hahah

P.S. Where can I find that stuff at, and what's Eagle One marketing it as?

It is still called NEVR-DULL and I got it at a local Shucks Auto Supply (Kragen or Checker in some areas)

Go here:

http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=SHOP&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=EG1&MfrPartNumber=1035605&CategoryCode=3303

You can check to see if a store in your area has it.

Richard
"Gator"

[Panacea]

They're affiliated with Advanced Auto, so I'm in luck... Hopefully they carry the product, otherwise I'll just have to order online. Thanks Gator!

[my99gagt]

ya ive used that before on my old stock tips, but it left a bunch of white residue on the tips, and i would think thatd itd be too gritty to use on ss tips, that it would scratch them up

[Panacea]

Yeah, actually it does, and FYI stock tips are SS too, just not polished.

[Gator]

Originally posted by my99gagt
ya ive used that before on my old stock tips, but it left a bunch of white residue on the tips, and i would think thatd itd be too gritty to use on ss tips, that it would scratch them up

What are you referring to? Just curious, cuase Nevr Dull is oily, not very gritty. The key is to buff it off pretty quick after application and it really shines!

Richard
"Gator"

[my99gagt]

ya im talking about the nevr dull stuff. yes it is oily, but when feeling it you can feel a little grit in it. it feels like itd scratch the hell out of polished ss tips