How do you clean your exhaust tips?
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You mean, there's hope?
I removed the tips off one side last year, scrubbed with a scotchbrite pad for a while. I thought I was able to restore some shine, but then I compared it to the unremoved side, and realized there was no change..... I figured they were a lost cause.
This will be project #1 on the list this weekend.
I removed the tips off one side last year, scrubbed with a scotchbrite pad for a while. I thought I was able to restore some shine, but then I compared it to the unremoved side, and realized there was no change..... I figured they were a lost cause.
This will be project #1 on the list this weekend.
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You've tried a few different methods to clean the exhaust tips on your 2010 Porsche 997.2 C2S, but that using 000 grade steel wool was the most effective. This suggests that the exhaust tips may indeed be made of stainless steel. Using steel wool (grades of 000,0000) is a common method to clean stainless steel as it is abrasive enough to remove the dirt and grime but gentle enough not to scratch the surface. It's always a good idea to check with the manufacturer or a professional mechanic to confirm the type of material your exhaust tips are made of before attempting to clean them. It's also worth noting that using steel wool can be messy, so you may want to wear gloves and work in a well-ventilated area. And remember to wipe down the tips with a microfiber cloth after steel wool to remove any remaining steel wool fibers.
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Yep, rotate back and forth while pulling the tips back off the pipe. Spraying a touch of wd-40 along the seam where the tip slides over the pipe helps a lot with dis- and reassembly. Also a good idea to put some painters tape over the bumper cutout so you don’t mar the finish on the tips as you are muscling them off.