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Jan 24, 2008 | 10:53 PM

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abiazis

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The best

Used them all...........Blue Magic........good for scratches too

.........

Jan 25, 2008 | 12:59 AM

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Before I got married, I used to date a girl who could suck the chrome off..... oh, wait... those were trailer hitches, not exhaist tips! Sorry! NEVER MIND!

Jan 25, 2008 | 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gota911

Before I got married, I used to date a girl who could suck the chrome off..... oh, wait... those were trailer hitches, not exhaist tips! Sorry! NEVER MIND!

LOL!!!!

Jan 25, 2008 | 08:20 AM

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rotokim

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I'm a little embarrassed to ask...

How do you take the exhaust tips off?

Jan 25, 2008 | 09:02 AM

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Phil G.

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Originally Posted by pongobaz

Blue Magic on mine.

+1. There are a number of good aluminum/SS cleaners on the market that are non-abrasive and do a great job at cleaning up carbon staining and pitting.

Jan 25, 2008 | 09:43 AM

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Phil G.

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Originally Posted by Wellardmac

Mother's Billet is the best... takes off the tarnish from your tips without putting any effort into the rubbing.

W - I haven't heard of, or used this stuff. Is it non-abrasive and good for SS tips? Where can I buy it?

Jan 25, 2008 | 10:16 AM

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gregorycarl

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Originally Posted by rotokim

I'm a little embarrassed to ask...

How do you take the exhaust tips off?

One bolt (collar clamp) on each that is about 12" up the pipe where they attach to the cans. Tips are actually welded to a short section of exhaust pipe, all comes out as one. Mark the clamp and pipes with chalk or paint marker so you can line them back up properly and avoid the embarrassing "sagging tips" dilemma.

Jan 25, 2008 | 11:53 AM

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wyldstyle

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Originally Posted by riad

Cleaning my exhaust tip with mother's polish just sounds so damn wrong.

LOL......just realized what i wrote down. Thanks for giving me a laugh at work. Needed to wake up.

Jan 25, 2008 | 12:59 PM

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I used to use Neverdull, but started using Mother's Billet Alum Polish. Works great!

Jan 25, 2008 | 03:42 PM

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rotokim

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I really appreciate it, gregorycarl. I would have been pretty frustrated if the tail pipes didn't look right after working on them.

Bob

Jan 25, 2008 | 05:47 PM

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Orient Express

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Originally Posted by gregorycarl

This is true only for the early cars. In 02 and later cars, the stainless finisher tip is held to the lower exhaust pipe by a single bolt instead of being welded. Remove the bolt and the finisher tip slides off.

Jan 25, 2008 | 06:45 PM

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gregorycarl

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Originally Posted by Orient Express

Gotcha. I'm in a 2000. And yes, I did have sagging tips syndrome at one point.

Jan 25, 2008 | 07:52 PM

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99C2

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Originally Posted by atx.911

What is the best cleaner to use to keep the exhaust tips clean and shiny - polished look?

Tips:

I was so frustrated with the quality I just bought new replacements.

99C2

Jan 25, 2008 | 09:17 PM

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Phil G.

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Originally Posted by Carrera Mike

I used to use Neverdull, but started using Mother's Billet Alum Polish. Works great!

Is it safe to use the Billet Aluminum Polish on SS tips? I'm concerned that if it has abrasive in it, it could scratch them.

Jan 28, 2008 | 04:45 PM

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Wellardmac

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Originally Posted by Phil G.

W - I haven't heard of, or used this stuff. Is it non-abrasive and good for SS tips? Where can I buy it?

Sorry for the delayed response... been up in VT playing in the snow for a few days.

I bought it from PepBoys. It's non abrasive and works really well. I've been very happy with how well it removes the tarnish from my SS tips.

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