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General => Detailing => Topic started by: darrenx on 07 May 2020, 09:30
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Hi all what stuff are people using to clean and polish tale pipes?
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I just wash and wax during regular wash, regular being the key word - works for me.
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Just need something to remove stubborn marks as the people who had the car before me did not do it.
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Mothers is good stuff - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mothers-Mag-Aluminium-Polish-5oz/dp/B00068GEJM
Requires a bit of effort but brings up exhaust tips nicely. Lasts well too.
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Good old fashoned Autosol works well :smiley:
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If they’re really bad, you can use very fine grade (grade 0000) wire wool (don’t be too enthusiastic with it though), followed up with a metal polish like Autosol. I’d always try a metal polish first though, before resorting to using wire wool.
The key to ensuring they don’t get really bad and go beyond the point of no return is frequent/regular cleaning. I find normal washing when I wash the car is usually sufficient, and if there are any stubborn marks that washing won’t remove, a small amount of medium / light cut polishing compound that I normally use with my DA polisher, or some Autosol will get rid of the stubborn marks.
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I use Autosol but never let them get bad enough to use it. I've ceramic coated them and I tend to just wipe the tips after every journey with a bit of pre-mixed ONR that's kept in the boot to keep them looking good.
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White Diamond Metal Polish
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Mother's stuff is good!
A cheap alternative I've found to use on spots a hurry is some good old Brasso, can't speak for how long it lasts, but it works. Also works pretty well in buffing out plastic scuffs/scratches
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Pink stuff paste I’ve been reliably informed works well on stubborn marks….. mine aren’t too bad, regular cleaning will keep them tip top
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Autosol works great.
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Just bought my car about 9 weeks ago and the tips were really dull and marked, now after using autosol, 2 microfibre cloths and some careful use of light grade wire wool, they're nice and shinny again :smiley: