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Old 05-27-17, 03:11 PM
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Default What do you use to clean burnt exhaust tips?

Just a general question, what do y'all use to clean your exhaust tips? I recently got quad blue/purple burnt exhaust tips on my rc350, was wondering what type of cleaning products to use? And to not damage the finish
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Get a nice metal polish from the auto part store and use an old terry towel you don't care about to polish off grime. I also use intake cleaner while washing. If the grime and dirt is fresh enough you can just use your normal car wash soap.
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Originally Posted by RaceCar350
Just a general question, what do y'all use to clean your exhaust tips? I recently got quad blue/purple burnt exhaust tips on my rc350, was wondering what type of cleaning products to use? And to not damage the finish

Are yours titatium or just stanless steel? I'd avoid metal polish on burnt titanium. I have the burnt tips too and whenever I car wash I use plain old chemical guys soap and water and they look great after each wash!
Hope this helps!
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Originally Posted by RaceCar350
Just a general question, what do y'all use to clean your exhaust tips? I recently got quad blue/purple burnt exhaust tips on my rc350, was wondering what type of cleaning products to use? And to not damage the finish
Very easy...use Invisible Glass Cleaner & steel wool.
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This works great..

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Coming from a detailer -

you need 00 grade fine steel wool. It's called detailer's wool. Borla makes its own brand of polish. It's expensive, but man it works!!! I run 100 octane at the track in my rcf. I also, have headers and exhaust. The borla exhaust clear is truly the only thing that gets the Tips clean

Warning the the cleaner is like 30 bucks. Can be found on the amazon

good luck
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I've used a number of different things, but always add lots of elbow grease.
Pick up some of that while you are out shopping.
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