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Do you polish your tail-pipes?

blueSL

blueSL

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Slightly anorakish question, but I'm wondering how many of you polish your exhaust tail-pipes?

Beautifully chromed in the promo videos, in reality of course they become quickly tarnished and need frequent cleaning. I'm more conscious of them in my new turbo because they're larger and set higher up. I'm also not pleased to find pitting in the (I assume) chrome plating in one of mine so that it will never look clean and have to decide how much of a fuss to make about it, if any. As far as I can see, they can be replaced without removing the rear bumper.

So, what do you do about yours?
 
Mark Try this stuff, Meguirs NXT, but the heat build up on the exhaust tips can make the carbon build up hard to shift if left too long. Either a 1000 grade wire wool or a Dremmel with abrasive pad will shift it. Eventually. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-amp-exterior/meguiars-nxt-all-metal-polish/prod_106.html
 
I just use some chrome cleaner that's been hanging around in my garage for a few years on a piece of rag torn off an old bed sheet. I also use plenty of elbow grease to get rid of those burnt on tar spots as I could'nt bring myself to use wire wool.
 
'Fraid so![:(] I use Autosol metal polish "Autosol removes corrosion, tarnish and discoloration from chrome, aluminium, stainless steel, brass and copper. For car, bike, boat and home. Reduces blueing on exhausts. Restores and polishes to a brilliant finish. Protects against corrosion and tarnishing." Still need plenty of elbow grease too. Sad, isn't it?
 
Britemax is a very good cleaner polish & sealant, which should give you a longer period before the next polish http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Britemax_Easy_Cut_1.html#aBXMPEC_2d16 http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Britemax_Final_Shine_1.html#aBXMPFS_2d8 But even autosol will do it!, , wire wool is a great tip for tough marks think its worse with the DFI engines, with the amount of carbon
 
I also wish to exercise my right to silence on this issue and would contest any application to draw an adverse inference from my silence.
 
Phew, seems clear I'm not alone in this... though after an expensive run-in with an Employment Tribunal, I no longer have the staff. After all, what are PA's for if not to polish your exhaust tail-pipes? Seems clear a little and often attention is required, a bit like the lady polishing the brass plaque outside the dentists every day (no pun intended). Think I'm going to get the dealer to replace the pitted one though and invest in these metal polishes.
 
You can tell me whether I'm making a mountain out of a mole-hill... this in a car which has done around 200 miles...
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ORIGINAL: johnwoods41 get some wax on those stunning rims too :)
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Slight downside to the rims is that there's a "gutter" behind the spokes where the run off collects, so there's a pool of water after you stop, presumably containing break-dust and other nasties. Also, the wheels are so open that the rusting brake discs show up in all their glory. Should have gone for PCCB me thinks.
 
+2 for Autosol The wifes BMW has that groove behind the spokes that collect a pool of water. Dam nuisance too!
 
yeah i have same problem with rusty brake discs showing on mine, you can always move your car backwards & forwards braking, which helps to stop them sticking if left or use a garden vac to blow the water off and dry them! also great for getting water out of the cracks before waxing!
 
Back on topic - with my Gen1 C2S the pipes are stainless steel so dull very quickly - but a quick wipe (taking care to avoid paintwork) with a non-stick pan scratchy pad seems to bring back the shine without any trauma to the metal. I think the @rse of a 911 is one of its best features - got to keep its holes shiny[;)]
 
The trade often use a product called "Peek". You will find it if you Google. In my experience it is very good. I would not recommend using wire wool unless the tail pipes are in very bad condition, it will spoil the surface and you will not get such a good shine in future. Terry
 
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