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Tips Cleaning chrome exhaust tips and aluminum trim
Hi All,
I am the happy owner of a new to me 2014 Audi s4 with the ALU optics package (aluminum interior trim, and mirror covers). It also has some fairly dirty chrome exhaust tips
I have never had aluminum trim before. Ive been slowly detailing the interior of the car. I started with the leather using Wolfgang cleaner and then conditioner. Im now gowing over the non leather surfaces with Blackfire interior cleaner. Is there anything special i should be doing/not doing here?
As for the chrome exhaust tips, Should i just go at them with normal car soap, or is there a product i really should be using like chrome polish?
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Super Member
Re: Tips Cleaning chrome exhaust tips and aluminum trim
If your anal like most of us here..use a chrome polish. Never Dull roll pads are another good option. If they are really bad, 0000 steel wool and Mother's chrome polish will clean it up.
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Re: Tips Cleaning chrome exhaust tips and aluminum trim
Originally Posted by
Rsurfer
If your anal like most of us here..use a chrome polish. Never Dull roll pads are another good option. If they are really bad, 0000 steel wool and Mother's chrome polish will clean it up.
I am definitely anal. I watch detailing videos on youtube and get annoyed if i can still see any specs of dirt in the carpet. (even if the car was a barn fire before the guy started)
What is a good Milder polish?
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Super Member
Re: Tips Cleaning chrome exhaust tips and aluminum trim
Originally Posted by
04lss
I am definitely anal. I watch detailing videos on youtube and get annoyed if i can still see any specs of dirt in the carpet. (even if the car was a barn fire before the guy started)
What is a good Milder polish?
For paint or for your exhaust tips?
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Re: Tips Cleaning chrome exhaust tips and aluminum trim
Originally Posted by
Rsurfer
For paint or for your exhaust tips?
Sorry, for the exhaust. I typically go with meguiars 205 for paint. (though im open to suggestions)
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Super Member
Re: Tips Cleaning chrome exhaust tips and aluminum trim
Originally Posted by
04lss
Sorry, for the exhaust. I typically go with meguiars 205 for paint. (though im open to suggestions)
Mother's chrome polish would be my choice.
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Super Member
Re: Tips Cleaning chrome exhaust tips and aluminum trim
Another vote for Never Dull on the exhaust tips. Just tear off a chunk and have at it. It doesn't get any easier than that.
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Regular Member
Re: Tips Cleaning chrome exhaust tips and aluminum trim
I use a drill adaptor, many options. Never dull and simichrome are my go to.
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Super Member
Re: Tips Cleaning chrome exhaust tips and aluminum trim
Collinite #850 Metal Wax is another excellent option.
It is no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk.
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Regular Member
Re: Tips Cleaning chrome exhaust tips and aluminum trim
I've used P21S Polishing Soap on a couple of different exhaust tips with excellent results.
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