Cleaning SS Exhaust Tips - Tools?

[jaymz]

I have a 2002 SVT Lightning with 4" SS side-exiting exhaust tips (see pic below). They get dirty and I have to clean/polish every few weeks. I'm using Eagle One Wadding and Megs #105 to get the grime off, and occasionally I'll use #0000 steel wool to get after stains.

However, I'm never really satisfied with the results (and the #0000 SW clouds the finish with micro-scratches).

Access is my biggest problem; tips are hard to get at with any sort of a power tool. So, using the Eagle ONe stuff and a soft micro-fiber towel is about all I can manage.

Anyone have any suggestions for a tool or method that will power-buff these tips? Certainly other detailers have to deal this issue.

Thanks,

Jim

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[LegacyGT]

Try using a terry cloth towel to polish metal, I hear you can usually snag one from your local gym :bolt:

[jaymz]

Try using a terry cloth towel to polish metal, I hear you can usually snag one from your local gym :bolt:

Thanks, but not really the answer to my question. I can get them shiny, but looking for a tool or method to do a better job.

Jim

[diablojota]

The Meguiars powercone and some mothers metal polish is what I use on mine. Works like a charm.

[FUNX650]

Thanks, but not really the answer to my question. I can get them shiny, but looking for a tool or method to do a better job.

Jim

PM is being Sent.

Bob

[Dubbin1]

Thanks, but not really the answer to my question. I can get them shiny, but looking for a tool or method to do a better job.

Jim

I think the point was that using a terrycloth towel will work better than the MF towel for polishing. That kinda does answer the question ;)

[HeavyMetal]

I use a commercial metal polish and an old terrycloth bath towel. I do recognize that this method may not be complicated or expensive enough for some.

[Nick McKees37]

Exhaust tips can be tricky to polish, especially if they're hard to reach or if there isn't much room to get a power tool in there.

A high quality metal polish, a terry cloth towel, and a little elbow grease usually does the trick. :xyxthumbs:

[Dubbin1]

I do recognize that this method may not be complicated or expensive enough for some.

lol

[Mazda.Mark]

lol

double lol. funny post

[reality33]

I use the Griot's 3" polisher, P21S polishing soap and a orange pad on really grimy exhaust. I then follow up with a metal polish by hand or if it needs that extra shine, with the 3" polisher again.

[Dubbin1]

I use the Griot's 3" polisher, P21S polishing soap and a orange pad on really grimy exhaust. I then follow up with a metal polish by hand or if it needs that extra shine, with the 3" polisher again.

Look at the picture, that's not going to help him.

[2kredbb6]

I think he's looking to get a mirror finish (like Chrome)..

Maybe a Dremel? with the right extension an tips it should get you there.

[jaymz]

I think I'm gonna try a pneu die grinder w/some felt wheels of various shapes. Dremel is a possibility if I could find a large enough wheel.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Jim

[gsx62391]

When i work on tips that have little room to work with i take a terry cloth, fold it a couple of times and slide it between the tips on each side. then i grab each side with each hand and go back and forth in a sawing motion. Just imagine you are polishing shoes. Thats the best method Ive come up with. Give it a shot and see if that helps.