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Offline cupraowner

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Chrome Tailpipes?
« on: 31 October 2008, 22:41 »

Sorry, me again. I've noticed in the pictures section, allot of you have chrome tailpipes on yer GTI's - but my 2005 (55) Golf has dark tailpipes. Is there an explanation to this?
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Offline bacillus

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Re: Chrome Tailpipes?
« Reply #1 on: 31 October 2008, 22:52 »
Previous owner didn't clean the tail pipes.   :smiley:
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Offline cupraowner

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Re: Chrome Tailpipes?
« Reply #2 on: 31 October 2008, 22:56 »
Quote from: bacillus on 31 October 2008, 22:52
Previous owner didn't clean the tail pipes.   :smiley:

so they're chrome but just need a good clean? anything you would recommend?
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Offline Greenouse

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Re: Chrome Tailpipes?
« Reply #3 on: 31 October 2008, 23:07 »
Autosol or any chrome/metal cleaner. Use wirewool if it's really bad, then a soft cloth/MF to get a shiney finish  :cool:
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Offline Greenouse

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Re: Chrome Tailpipes?
« Reply #4 on: 31 October 2008, 23:08 »
Alternatively buy a Milltek  :evil:
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Re: Chrome Tailpipes?
« Reply #5 on: 31 October 2008, 23:14 »
Quote from: Greenouse on 31 October 2008, 23:08
Alternatively buy a Milltek  :evil:
RedRobin's indoctrination is definitely working...  :grin:
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Offline RedRobin

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Re: Chrome Tailpipes?
« Reply #6 on: 31 October 2008, 23:51 »
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You'll still have to clean Milltek tips (unless you have Black Satin like mine :smug:) but they are easier to maintain. BUT....the Milltek is a performance exhaust and costs accordingly and needs to work best with a remap.

Slippery slope indoctrination coming up.................. :evil:
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Re: Chrome Tailpipes?
« Reply #7 on: 01 November 2008, 00:08 »
Autosol and an old sports sock inside-out over your hand, works a treat and you can fit your hand between the bumper and the pipes without shreading your knuckles!  :smiley:
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Re: Chrome Tailpipes?
« Reply #8 on: 01 November 2008, 10:48 »
Quote from: JerseyAndy on 01 November 2008, 00:08
Autosol and an old sports sock inside-out over your hand, works a treat and you can fit your hand between the bumper and the pipes without shreading your knuckles!  :smiley:

Not your "special Sports sock" surely! :shocked:
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Offline Cass

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Re: Chrome Tailpipes?
« Reply #9 on: 01 November 2008, 12:17 »
Quote from: stokeballoon on 01 November 2008, 10:48
Quote from: JerseyAndy on 01 November 2008, 00:08
Autosol and an old sports sock inside-out over your hand, works a treat and you can fit your hand between the bumper and the pipes without shreading your knuckles!  :smiley:

Not your "special Sports sock" surely! :shocked:

Might need a good soak first to soften it up  :shocked:

I find that a strip of cloth about 2" x 9" works for me. I use it in a sawing action with plenty Autosol :rolleyes:

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