Quad tips detail question

NOTSINCE57 · 08-06-2024, 01:21 PM

Forgive me for not browsing through the detailing section for this..........nobody ever looks there. I've been a bad Gen 6 owner the past few months and haven't given her the love she deserves. My tips are downright nasty and I'm hoping one or two of you Camaro Pro's can suggest a great product and/or method to get me tips shining again?

WhiteMale · 08-06-2024, 01:27 PM

The little foam balls or cones that mount on a drill and some stainless polish. Assuming OE tips, stainless polish.

FH212 · 08-06-2024, 01:31 PM

I use this stuff. It’s a great polish.

arpad_m · 08-06-2024, 01:52 PM

Tub O'Towels cleaning wipes for everyday cleaning, you get 90 pcs for $14-15 in each box. Works like a charm, just wipe the soot off (you may need to use several pieces), then finish off with a microfiber towel. Takes 30 seconds per tip, and you're good to go.

For the occasional polish job, I use Mother's Mag Aluminum polish with the cone shaped sponge glued to a drill attachment that WhiteMale mentioned above.

Grtpkn · 08-06-2024, 04:39 PM

Eagle one never dull.

Typicalcarguy · 08-06-2024, 11:14 PM

I'll either use Adam's Wheel and Tire Cleaner or simple green diluted 1:1 (haven't tried any weaker dilutions yet, it's just what I have on hand), along with a boar's hair brush for the outside of the tips and this brush for the inside: https://a.co/d/5jGWYYu

Here are a couple pictures to show how clean I can get them with this method.

I'm hesitant to use polish because it seems like these tips have a brushed finish from the factory and I don't want to ruin it. Can anyone confirm this or are my tips just scratched up lol

arpad_m · 08-06-2024, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Typicalcarguy

I'll either use Adam's Wheel and Tire Cleaner or simple green diluted 1:1 (haven't tried any weaker dilutions yet, it's just what I have on hand), along with a boar's hair brush for the outside of the tips and this brush for the inside: https://a.co/d/5jGWYYu

Here are a couple pictures to show how clean I can get them with this method.

I'm hesitant to use polish because it seems like these tips have a brushed finish from the factory and I don't want to ruin it. Can anyone confirm this or are my tips just scratched up lol

Your tips are scratched up, heh. This is why I just use those gentle wipes mentioned above and let the chemical do its thing instead of abrading the tips with a brush or another tool.

CamaroDreams76 · 08-07-2024, 05:24 AM

Been using Adams metal polish on my 5th gen.

hrpiii · 08-07-2024, 10:25 AM

I use Adams All Purpose Cleaner for the soot, and Adams metal polish for the shine.

Abubaca · 08-07-2024, 10:38 AM

I use the eagle one never dull that was mentioned above, HOWEVER.....as a reformed OCD detailer, 12 step program and all...... keep in mind that they're just exhaust tips. You wouldn't forget to feed your kid, and you wouldn't neglect to take a shower for even a few days, but you didn't clean your exhaust tips for a few months. That's ok. Happens to all of us. They're just exhaust tips. No car care product you buy is going to do any damage.

SSJ455 · 08-07-2024, 11:00 AM

I use wheel cleaner and I have also ceramic coated them.

LT4Greg · 08-07-2024, 05:59 PM

Just clean them every time you wash the car is my advice. They will get dirty when you are driving it.

arpad_m · 08-07-2024, 08:41 PM

E85 helps significantly with the amount of soot on exhaust tips, by the way.

speedyink1 · 08-07-2024, 09:37 PM

How long does it take you guys for soot buildup? I don't seem to have much in the way of soot buildup so far after 1 year/10k km. Mainly track mode exhaust. I've cleaned the tips maybe 5 times, just quick rag with soap/water. Certainly not with every car wash.

(Maybe it's a sign I need to punch it more...

)

08-06-2024, 01:21 PM	#1
NOTSINCE57 Drives: '23 1SS 1LE-Sharkskin M6 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Nashville Posts: 128	Quad tips detail question Forgive me for not browsing through the detailing section for this..........nobody ever looks there. I've been a bad Gen 6 owner the past few months and haven't given her the love she deserves. My tips are downright nasty and I'm hoping one or two of you Camaro Pro's can suggest a great product and/or method to get me tips shining again?

08-06-2024, 01:31 PM	#3
FH212 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NM Posts: 930	I use this stuff. It’s a great polish. Attached Images __________________ 2015 Camaro Z/28 - Red Hot 1978 Trans Am Y88 Special Edition 400/4 speed 2001 Mecham Trans Am #3 - 7.0L LS1

08-06-2024, 01:52 PM	#4
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,149 View My Garage	Tub O'Towels cleaning wipes for everyday cleaning, you get 90 pcs for $14-15 in each box. Works like a charm, just wipe the soot off (you may need to use several pieces), then finish off with a microfiber towel. Takes 30 seconds per tip, and you're good to go. For the occasional polish job, I use Mother's Mag Aluminum polish with the cone shaped sponge glued to a drill attachment that WhiteMale mentioned above. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

08-06-2024, 04:39 PM	#5
Grtpkn Drives: 2011 2ss/rs & 2023 2ss convertible Join Date: May 2023 Location: MA Posts: 55	Eagle one never dull. Attached Images

08-06-2024, 11:14 PM	#6
Typicalcarguy Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 62	I'll either use Adam's Wheel and Tire Cleaner or simple green diluted 1:1 (haven't tried any weaker dilutions yet, it's just what I have on hand), along with a boar's hair brush for the outside of the tips and this brush for the inside: https://a.co/d/5jGWYYu Here are a couple pictures to show how clean I can get them with this method. I'm hesitant to use polish because it seems like these tips have a brushed finish from the factory and I don't want to ruin it. Can anyone confirm this or are my tips just scratched up lol Attached Images

08-06-2024, 01:27 PM	#2
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 2,243	The little foam balls or cones that mount on a drill and some stainless polish. Assuming OE tips, stainless polish.

08-07-2024, 05:24 AM	#8
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,391 View My Garage	Been using Adams metal polish on my 5th gen. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

08-07-2024, 10:25 AM	#9
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,570	I use Adams All Purpose Cleaner for the soot, and Adams metal polish for the shine.

08-07-2024, 10:38 AM	#10
Abubaca Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Sophia, NC Posts: 620	I use the eagle one never dull that was mentioned above, HOWEVER.....as a reformed OCD detailer, 12 step program and all...... keep in mind that they're just exhaust tips. You wouldn't forget to feed your kid, and you wouldn't neglect to take a shower for even a few days, but you didn't clean your exhaust tips for a few months. That's ok. Happens to all of us. They're just exhaust tips. No car care product you buy is going to do any damage.

08-07-2024, 11:00 AM	#11
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,055 View My Garage	I use wheel cleaner and I have also ceramic coated them. __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

08-07-2024, 05:59 PM	#12
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,869	Just clean them every time you wash the car is my advice. They will get dirty when you are driving it. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

08-07-2024, 08:41 PM	#13
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,149 View My Garage	E85 helps significantly with the amount of soot on exhaust tips, by the way. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

08-07-2024, 09:37 PM	#14
speedyink1 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS 1LE 6MT Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 552	How long does it take you guys for soot buildup? I don't seem to have much in the way of soot buildup so far after 1 year/10k km. Mainly track mode exhaust. I've cleaned the tips maybe 5 times, just quick rag with soap/water. Certainly not with every car wash. (Maybe it's a sign I need to punch it more...)

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