Clean exhust tips!
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '11
Yes Bill 
but but unfortunately it had an unpredictable side effect that I have been suffering from ever since...my wifey took a pic right after the incident
Warmest wishes,
Kenny
but but unfortunately it had an unpredictable side effect that I have been suffering from ever since...my wifey took a pic right after the incidentWarmest wishes,Kenny
Last edited by Yello95; Jul 23, 2010 at 04:26 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Heel & Toe
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I have an '08 that I run pipes open always 40,000 miles, and the center two pipes are carbon baked. I have tried various methods to clean but to little avail. Last I tried Cerama Bright Ceramic/Glass counter top cleaner and it did help but only 50% there. Will Barkeepers take me all the way home?
Thanks P
Burning Brakes
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From: Riva MD
Mine were stained, somehow, from the sooty exhaust water coming out (They came that way when I traded out my mufflers for some that had been modded) and I had no luck with Cermabrite, Brasso, or any other cleaner. I finally resorted to using a Dremel tool and polishing compound to get them cleaned up. Once shiny again, I hit them with a coat of Armor All Wheel Protectant, which some have reported as working well to keep them clean.
Edit: Whoops I accidentally ended up on the wrong thread. Well, I did the same the to the mufflers on my C5Z.
Edit: Whoops I accidentally ended up on the wrong thread. Well, I did the same the to the mufflers on my C5Z.
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From: Lampasas Texas
I will be getting BKF the next time I am at the store so I can give it a try.
I have been using Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and it works great.
Post up some pictures.
Yes, I am twisted but I like it when the tips shine.
With No Flash
With Flash
I have been using Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and it works great.
Post up some pictures.
Yes, I am twisted but I like it when the tips shine.
With No Flash
With Flash
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Silver Spring MD
Had SS on my 99 vert but traded up to Chrome
Dealer had several brand new exhausts that were removed on delivery and replaced with custom exhausts. I paid labor and he gave me the exhausts (Mufflers and tail pipes) for no charge. Simply use an old cotton towel when I wash the car and it removes the carbon at the tip ends. No exotic exhaust tip cleaners needed.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Metairie Louisiana
I found some all purpose polish/cleaner in a motorcycle shop called "Boms Away", it will do aluminum, chrome, stainless, copper and more. Its quick, easy and leaves the best finish I have ever gotten from a metal polish/cleaner...google it.
Drifting
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From: Harrisburg Pa.
i found out that a pcv oil catch can all but eliminates this problem. i used to wipe the black junk running out of the pipes almost daily. it does take a little while for previous contamination to clear out.
it does take a little while for previous contamination to clear out.
