Exhaust tips - need help cleaning

Hello,

What do you guys use to clean exhaust tips? On the 928 I've bought a few months ago, they are stained black. I've tried applying Adam's All Purpose Cleaner and then tried using wheel brush on them, but with little luck. Any suggestions?

Thank You!

 

A tip that I've heard on here lately is to try to use whatever wheel cleaner you are using on the tips as well. The exception might be Meguiar's WB which you really shouldn't use on polished aluminum.

 

Exhaust Tailpipe

Two things that can ruin the freshly detailed look of a vehicle; dirty glass or exhaust tips; the exhaust tips can sometimes make or break the rear view of an otherwise pristine vehicle. Spray down the inside and outside of the tips with P21S® Total Auto Wash or P21S® Polishing Soap, allow to to remain in place, it will to start break down the grime. To clean the outside parts of the exhaust use either a Mini E-Z Detail brush (they are perfect for cleaning the areas between dual-tips) or an old micro fibre used strictly for dirty jobs and Optimum Metal Polish.

Use #0000 synthetic steel or bronze wool (very fine grade) with P21S® Total Auto Wash to clean out the insides of the exhaust tips. Polish using P21S® Polishing Soap (not intended for use on painted, clear coated or anodized surfaces) and/or Optimum Metal Polish and #0000 synthetic steel or bronze wool on the insides of the tips
Now move on to the outside of the tips once again with Optimum Metal Polish and an older microfiber towel that is no longer used for the painted surfaces, ensure to polish with the grain.

Note:
1. The inside of some vehicles exhaust tips are painted with a matte black heat resistant paint, do not use wire or bronze as this will remove the paint. This type of finish can be renewed by cleaning them well, and spraying High Temp Flat Black (Matte) Satin Paint that is available from n auto store (Dupli Color)
2. Dinan tips are titanium with the all-blue tip clean with soap and water. No use in using a metal polish as there's nothing to shine

 

nothing iv used ever worked better than 000 and 0000 steel wool with a little soap . Takes everything right off and looks new again .

 

# 0000 (Fine Steel Wool) and either water or a metal polish of your choice and go to town. Light to Medium pressure is really all that is needed. After that point if you need to apply more pressure do so little at a time. Don't just go in full force.

 

Thanks a lot guys! Will buy steel wool later on today and give it a try.

 

As far as cleaning the inside of the tips, try this:

Get a nylon brush from the section in Walmart by the brooms/mops. Make sure to get one with a wire post that holds the bristles. Also, measure the diameter of the tip, and make sure the bristle brush you buy has a diameter slightly larger. A bottle brush works best for this.

Once you get it home, cut off the handle. insert the wire post into a drill, and tighten the chuck around it. insert tip into opening (giggity) and turn on the drill. Of course, this is after spraying with a cleaner first, and letting it sit for a minute. Use this method I described to agitate the inside of the tips.