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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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I have a 09 911 Targa C4. The outside of the tips are pretty Stained. Not sure what product i should use. What metal are they made from? Thanks
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For the stock matte finish tips I used Barkeepers Friend.
For a polished Stainless tip I use Brasso.
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thanks i have the stock matte finish. Do you know what metal there made out of ? I dont have the barkeepers product.
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Search. Believe it or not, this question comes up periodically. I use a variety of products like Neverdull.

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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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brushed stainless. use light rubbing compound
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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You'll find barkeepers Friend in the cleaning product aisle of the supermarket or the hardware store.
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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I used something from Home Depot. It looked like cotton and came in a black tin. Worked really well. Please, post before and after pics.
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Old May 1, 2011 | 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Alstoy
I used something from Home Depot. It looked like cotton and came in a black tin. Worked really well. Please, post before and after pics.
Probably something like Never Dull cotton wadding. An old, but trusted product is Simicrhrome. Flitz is good, Mother's Metal Polish is good, etc, etc.

Don't be afraid to apply your first coat of metal polish with OOOO steel wool, then hit it again with your polish on a terry cloth towel.

HTH
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Always remember... use the LEAST abusive product first, and if you have to get more aggressive you can.
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Always remember... use the LEAST abusive product first, and if you have to get more aggressive you can.
Good point!

The same holds true with paint correction.... getting rid of swirls and scratches.
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You might also post your question in the concours & car care forum.
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Thanks all. I foound some Barkeepers Friend and it worked great.
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