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Old 08-07-2017, 02:57 AM
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This stuff works well on wheels and exhaust tips also (apply then wipe off):

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Eagle-One-...-5-oz/15125758

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Old 08-07-2017, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by magls2
This stuff works well on wheels and exhaust tips also (apply then wipe off):

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Eagle-One-...-5-oz/15125758
Yes I've heard it's good "stuff"! Thank you
Old 08-07-2017, 10:06 AM
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Chrome polish, a rag and elbow grease...no problem.
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Old 08-11-2017, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by RocketDawg
Wal Mart or Target is probably your best bet. But it's available almost anywhere.

Used a bit of it on my belt buckle and other brass in previous years ....
Us Jarheads used it in the 60ths..
Old 08-11-2017, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Cherokee Nation
Us Jarheads used it in the 60ths..
Lol
Old 08-11-2017, 11:41 PM
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The best polish for chrome that i have EVER used is Simi chrome...$$$$$ tho.
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Old 08-12-2017, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Not So Fast
Blindspot is funnin with you, his tips are black
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I thot so!
Old 08-12-2017, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by wayback
Lookin good.

I clean mine with Rustoleum BBQ paint.

Gotta clean them every 4 years or so. Whew!!!!
Think yer runnin a tad bit rich!
Old 08-12-2017, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by TomdaToolman
Think yer runnin a tad bit rich!
Old 08-15-2017, 01:41 PM
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Wanted to thank the OP for posting this; although I consistently polish the outside of my tips, it's been a (long) while since I've cleaned up the inside and something I've been meaning to do for a while ... this post motivated me to get out and do it lol. Although they didn't turn out as well as the OP's, I did mine all by hand and they look a heck of a lot better then they did. Next time a make a trip to Vegas, I'll be stopping by Harbor Freight ...
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Originally Posted by Welker1
Wanted to thank the OP for posting this; although I consistently polish the outside of my tips, it's been a (long) while since I've cleaned up the inside and something I've been meaning to do for a while ... this post motivated me to get out and do it lol. Although they didn't turn out as well as the OP's, I did mine all by hand and they look a heck of a lot better then they did. Next time a make a trip to Vegas, I'll be stopping by Harbor Freight ...
They really nice man!! The 3" wool pad I had on hand and had to purchase it at auto paint store. Well done!
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Old 08-15-2017, 03:56 PM
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You are reminding me that I have to clean mine
Old 08-15-2017, 04:09 PM
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Wanted something easier for pipes a few years back, a member recommended a can of Easy-Off.

Got back from a cruise & planned a wash, so pipes were hot.
Tried it.
Sprayed stuff inside and outside pipes, let sit a few minutes.
Outside's the biggest PITA, much harder to reach than anything else so really wanted to see what it'd do.

Hosed 'em off while wiping w/ a cloth.
They sparkled.
Even carbon spotting I dread most about this job, was dissolved away.
Truly amazing. Stupid easy. Pipes look great as-is, w/o polish.

Use EZO first to remove all carbon & grime, then a polishing compound if desired. You'll need 2 pair of sunglasses & no sore muscles.
Old 08-15-2017, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Landru
Wanted something easier for pipes a few years back, a member recommended a can of Easy-Off.

Got back from a cruise & planned a wash, so pipes were hot.
Tried it.
Sprayed stuff inside and outside pipes, let sit a few minutes.
Outside's the biggest PITA, much harder to reach than anything else so really wanted to see what it'd do.

Hosed 'em off while wiping w/ a cloth.
They sparkled.
Even carbon spotting I dread most about this job, was dissolved away.
Truly amazing. Stupid easy. Pipes look great as-is, w/o polish.

Use EZO first to remove all carbon & grime, then a polishing compound if desired. You'll need 2 pair of sunglasses & no sore muscles.
Oh that's right! I remember that now! Right on! Got any pics?thanks!
Old 08-15-2017, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by hotrod03
Oh that's right! I remember that now!
Yup, supposedly an old timer's trick.

Got any pics?
Sorry not a pic guy, have to take my word for it.
I keep M2W open all the time, middle pair seem to carbon-up the worst much faster than outside pair.
Even tho' pipes are wiped out after every outing, they still get carbon-up over time & all 4 top barrels awful w/ dirt/road grime ordinary washing simply does not remove.

I for one really hate sitting on my **** in front of 4 tips w/ a drill mounted buffer. Hate it. After using this stuff & seeing w/ my own 2 eyes how well it works I wanted to bawl. That's happy.

Just try it.
Nothing else comes close re time & $ vs. results for quickly cleaning tips, no matter how dirty. I'm now a believer.
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Old 08-15-2017, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Landru
Yup, supposedly an old timer's trick.



Sorry not a pic guy, have to take my word for it.
I keep M2W open all the time, middle pair seem to carbon-up the worst much faster than outside pair.
Even tho' pipes are wiped out after every outing, they still get carbon-up over time & all 4 top barrels awful w/ dirt/road grime ordinary washing simply does not remove.

I for one really hate sitting on my **** in front of 4 tips w/ a drill mounted buffer. Hate it. After using this stuff & seeing w/ my own 2 eyes how well it works I wanted to bawl. That's happy.

Just try it.
Nothing else comes close re time & $ vs. results for quickly cleaning tips, no matter how dirty. I'm now a believer.
Oh wait a minute, "Easy Off" oven cleaner, right?
Old 08-15-2017, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Cherokee Nation
Us Jarheads used it in the 60ths..
Us fly-boys used it in the 70's & 80's on aircraft nose cowls.

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Old 08-15-2017, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Cherokee Nation
The best polish for chrome that i have EVER used is Simi chrome...$$$$$ tho.
Old 08-16-2017, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Vet Interested
Good to hear man!! I got four things to try now!!
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Originally Posted by hotrod03
Oh wait a minute, "Easy Off" oven cleaner, right?


Yup, that's the stuff.

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