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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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I just got my first Vette this past Saturday, it's an '02 Z06.

Well anyways, it appears that the titanium chrome flashed tips have been neglected by the previous owner. A simple soap & water wash didn't get any shine to them whatsoever.

Any tips or advice on how to get the shine back so I can maintain it? I know once the shine comes back I can maintain it with chrome/metal polish. I read that part on the FAQ's.

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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ricoZg
I just got my first Vette this past Saturday, it's an '02 Z06.

Well anyways, it appears that the titanium chrome flashed tips have been neglected by the previous owner. A simple soap & water wash didn't get any shine to them whatsoever.

Any tips or advice on how to get the shine back so I can maintain it? I know once the shine comes back I can maintain it with chrome/metal polish. I read that part on the FAQ's.

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I initially had the same issue with mine. Mothers Billet metal polish bought them back and I had no issues from there.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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You shouldn't use a billet metal polish on chrome. Try a chrome polish.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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So would Mother's chrome polish be the one to use?

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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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Previous thread on the TI tips
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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[QUOTE=ricoZg]I just got my first Vette this past Saturday, it's an '02 Z06.

Well anyways, it appears that the titanium chrome flashed tips have been neglected by the previous owner. A simple soap & water wash didn't get any shine to them whatsoever.

Any tips or advice on how to get the shine back so I can maintain it? I know once the shine comes back I can maintain it with chrome/metal polish. I read that part on the FAQ's.

The easyest and best way in my opinion is never dull magic wadding, just brakes that carbon and staining right up. Enjoy your 'new Z06!

Ric
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 01:27 AM
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Is Never Dull available at all auto parts stores?

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Is Never Dull available at all auto parts stores?

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Yep, pretty much all of them..........
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Is Never Dull available at all auto parts stores?

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Try a place like West Marine or your local marine supply store,.
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