APC on Chrome Exhaust Tips?

[D307P]

I want to polish the chrome exhaust tips on my car. Is it OK to use APC on the inside to get a lot of the exhaust dirt out or should I use something else?

[klink10]

Re: APC on Chrome Exhaust Tips?

You know, to keep things simple when I'm washing the outside gets washed with my "lower" mitt the inside gets wiped with a wet rag that I seem to have plenty of during wash days. Then I just do a maint. polish careful of the application as I try not to scratch the outside. If any of that makes any sense. Saying all this my axle back exhaust is coming off for a real good polish here shortly. Heck, while I'm at it I'll drop the whole rear end and tackle all the rubber cushions and bump stops and polish/protect all the pieces as they are put back together.

[weavers]

Re: APC on Chrome Exhaust Tips?

APC is safe and will get some dirt off. I like steel wool #0000 or never dull. both are cheap and otc like 2 and 5 bucks. don't forget to clay and put some wax or sealant to keep them looking better for longer then wipedown once a week.

[Murr1525]

Re: APC on Chrome Exhaust Tips?

#0000 steel wool and some Hot Rims Metal polish for me...

You could try the APC, or a wheel cleaner, hard to say how much it will cut through. Your seem pretty clean inside.

[D307P]

Re: APC on Chrome Exhaust Tips?

Can the steel wool be used on the outside of the pipe without scratching?

[Murr1525]

Re: APC on Chrome Exhaust Tips?

Mine are the brushed/shiny aluminum kind, and I use the #0000 steel wool and metal polish on the outside of mine with no issues.

Cant confirm anything for chrome, though that pic doesn't look a lot like chrome?

[Tuck91]

Re: APC on Chrome Exhaust Tips?

You could use the APC but it wont do much for inside the pipe.

[D307P]

Re: APC on Chrome Exhaust Tips?

Sprayed some Megs Quik Wheel Detailer on a terry cloth towel and wiped the inside and outside. Buffed with MF towel and than used a little Megs Mag and Aluminum Polish. Like new. Thanks for all the suggestions.

[D307P]

Re: APC on Chrome Exhaust Tips?

I did stop and bought some #0000 steel wool and used that also. I love these forums, I keep learning new and better things everyday.

My wife is addicted to FaceBook and I am addicted to Meguiar's Forums.....

[rst08tierney]

Re: APC on Chrome Exhaust Tips?

I did stop and bought some #0000 steel wool and used that also. I love these forums, I keep learning new and better things everyday.

My wife is addicted to FaceBook and I am addicted to Meguiar's Forums.....

Instead of #0000 I go with never dull since it had polish and cleaners already in it. Works great for the inside of exhausts, then I always finish the job off with hot rims metal polish for the shine.

Great job on the exhaust. Many people forget to clean the inside, makes a big difference.