exhaust tips

cjon9657 · 04-06-2018, 07:24 PM

I have a lot of carbon build up on my exhaust tips and I was wondering what people process you use to clean them and what you prefer to use to clean them.

Joe M 2012 2SS · 04-06-2018, 07:32 PM

Eagle One never dull metal polish, sold at Wal Mart. Inexpensive and works really well. Wear gloves and use in a ventilated area.

www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458135

Gunkk · 04-06-2018, 07:33 PM

Soap and Water for the most part. Adams shampoo and a non-plush/dedicated MF towel that I use just for the tips.

I've also used these on more stubborn tailpipe grime:
* Bug and tar remover.
* Stainless steel cleaner (kitchen appliance type)

KirkH · 04-06-2018, 11:55 PM

Clean with degreaser then polish with light metal polish for the shiniest look.

SSport16 · 04-07-2018, 07:46 AM

I polish mine with a cone and cordless drill every few weeks, along with cleaning them with some detailer mix after every drive. Stay clean and polished all the time. I also put Reload on them twice a year.

KyBoy · 04-07-2018, 07:53 AM

I used to use 00 steel wool for the inside. I painted the inside black on my Borla setup.

GrimReaperSS · 04-07-2018, 09:11 AM

Recently just came across this on my Facebook page. Detailers Domain had a post April 4th, showing Adams Polishes Metal Polish #2, some fine steel wool, a microfiber towel and a pair of gloves. Before/After pics on a C7.

Glen e · 04-07-2018, 09:14 AM

Get a Mothers power cone. Then use any mothers polish or any metal polish to get them polished before you seal them with something. The hand cannot move at 1500 RPM, if you want to polish a tip, you need to do it with some type of electrified polisher That will actually smooth the metal, not just clean it.

Flexhorn · 04-07-2018, 11:53 PM

I put a Adams ceramic coat on mine and they barely need cleaning now

sav03cobra · 04-09-2018, 09:32 PM

0000 Steel Wool works for me, then finish off with Metal Polish if you desire. Simple and no issues.

nicktechla · 04-09-2018, 11:15 PM

I got this foam ball from The Chemical Guys

https://www.chemicalguys.com/Ball_Bu...t_p/acc400.htm

and their light metal polish

https://www.chemicalguys.com/Light_M...spi_404_16.htm

you can make them shine like better than new in about 5 seconds each

nicktechla · 04-09-2018, 11:20 PM

cjon9657 · 04-10-2018, 07:25 PM

That looks frickin amazing!!

Gunkk · 04-10-2018, 08:45 PM

Nice!

Will have to give that a try with my powerball.

04-06-2018, 07:24 PM	#1
cjon9657 Drives: 2017 2LT RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 480 View My Garage	exhaust tips I have a lot of carbon build up on my exhaust tips and I was wondering what people process you use to clean them and what you prefer to use to clean them.

04-06-2018, 11:55 PM	#4
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	Clean with degreaser then polish with light metal polish for the shiniest look. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

04-07-2018, 07:46 AM	#5
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	I polish mine with a cone and cordless drill every few weeks, along with cleaning them with some detailer mix after every drive. Stay clean and polished all the time. I also put Reload on them twice a year. __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

04-07-2018, 07:53 AM	#6
KyBoy Drives: '17 2SS H50 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Louisa, Ky Posts: 3,952	I used to use 00 steel wool for the inside. I painted the inside black on my Borla setup. Attached Images __________________ 2017 H50-2SS-MN6-F55-NPP-RIK-WL4-IO6 1100 - 5/26 0000 - Cancelled - 7/5 Contacted Becky - 7/1 2000 - 7/5 3000 - 7/6 3000 - 7/11 TPW 8/1 3100 - 7/18 TPW 8/1 3300 - 7/20 3400 - 7/21 Built - 8/2 - PS 1,182/1 of 699US 4300 - 8/3 5000 - 8/5 6000 - 8/13

04-07-2018, 09:14 AM	#8
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Get a Mothers power cone. Then use any mothers polish or any metal polish to get them polished before you seal them with something. The hand cannot move at 1500 RPM, if you want to polish a tip, you need to do it with some type of electrified polisher That will actually smooth the metal, not just clean it. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

04-06-2018, 07:32 PM	#2
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	Eagle One never dull metal polish, sold at Wal Mart. Inexpensive and works really well. Wear gloves and use in a ventilated area. www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458135 __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles. Last edited by Joe M 2012 2SS; 04-07-2018 at 03:08 PM.

04-06-2018, 07:33 PM	#3
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,975 View My Garage	Soap and Water for the most part. Adams shampoo and a non-plush/dedicated MF towel that I use just for the tips. I've also used these on more stubborn tailpipe grime: * Bug and tar remover. * Stainless steel cleaner (kitchen appliance type)

04-07-2018, 09:11 AM	#7
GrimReaperSS Drives: 2001 Onyx Black/Ebony SS. 427/M6 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sussex, Wi Posts: 509	Recently just came across this on my Facebook page. Detailers Domain had a post April 4th, showing Adams Polishes Metal Polish #2, some fine steel wool, a microfiber towel and a pair of gloves. Before/After pics on a C7.

04-07-2018, 11:53 PM	#9
Flexhorn Drives: A10 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 142	I put a Adams ceramic coat on mine and they barely need cleaning now

04-09-2018, 09:32 PM	#10
sav03cobra SS Copbait R.I. Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Aquidneck island Posts: 217	0000 Steel Wool works for me, then finish off with Metal Polish if you desire. Simple and no issues.

04-09-2018, 11:15 PM	#11
nicktechla Drives: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,776	I got this foam ball from The Chemical Guys https://www.chemicalguys.com/Ball_Bu...t_p/acc400.htm and their light metal polish https://www.chemicalguys.com/Light_M...spi_404_16.htm you can make them shine like better than new in about 5 seconds each __________________ IG: 2fast2nick -- Current -- 2012 Porsche Turbo S - PDK - Basalt Black Metallic -- Past -- 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe - Red Hot - A10, PDR - HRE P101 2015 Mustang GT PP - Whipple Supercharger

04-09-2018, 11:20 PM	#12
nicktechla Drives: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,776	Attached Images __________________ IG: 2fast2nick -- Current -- 2012 Porsche Turbo S - PDK - Basalt Black Metallic -- Past -- 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe - Red Hot - A10, PDR - HRE P101 2015 Mustang GT PP - Whipple Supercharger

04-10-2018, 07:25 PM	#13
cjon9657 Drives: 2017 2LT RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 480 View My Garage	That looks frickin amazing!!

04-10-2018, 08:45 PM	#14
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,975 View My Garage	Nice! Will have to give that a try with my powerball.

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