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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 08:28 AM
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Cleaning exhaust tips?

I want to try to clean my exhaust tips, since they are looking bad with what looks like asphalt baked onto them, and a rust streak on one, that was caused by a hole in the bed, that has since been repaired.

Can anyone recommend something to get these clean again? Or am I out of luck?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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I usually use a brillo or sos pad on mine.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 01:58 PM
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SOS pads work well on chrome with a little water or gentle cleaner. A coat of wax on it will keep it easier to clean next time.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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I used a brillo pad like Bob suggested and then used the Turtle Wax, Chrome Polisher.
It made a huge difference. It didn't get all the black spots off, but It made them look A LOT better
 
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You can also use real fine steel wool to keep them up. I got tired of cleaning exhaust tips on my truck, so I got rid of them. I think it looks better with out them or any visible exhaust pipe.
 
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