Exhaust tailpipe going yellow
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Merv,
Had the chrome pipes on my e46 and used a metal polish to keep them clean and gleamimg. The one I use is called Peek and avialable in DIY and general hardware stores.
Had the chrome pipes on my e46 and used a metal polish to keep them clean and gleamimg. The one I use is called Peek and avialable in DIY and general hardware stores.
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Not sure if these products are available in the UK, but I've used the following on my cars for several years with great results.
To polish the tips, I use P21S Multi-Surface Finish Restorer Polish. Since your tips are pretty dirty, you probably need 2 applications:
http://www.carcareonline.com/detail....oduct_id=10417
Once nice and clean, I use Rejex, which minimizes yellowing and soot buildup, and makes cleaning much easier. It is great on high heat applications (also wheels) since it was developed for use on military helicopters:
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html
To polish the tips, I use P21S Multi-Surface Finish Restorer Polish. Since your tips are pretty dirty, you probably need 2 applications:
http://www.carcareonline.com/detail....oduct_id=10417
Once nice and clean, I use Rejex, which minimizes yellowing and soot buildup, and makes cleaning much easier. It is great on high heat applications (also wheels) since it was developed for use on military helicopters:
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='May 11 2005, 08:41 PM
Anyone notice their chrome tailpipes starting to yellow. I've only done 1,600 miles and wonder how it will look later on?
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seriously though, i bought some stuff from the local halfords called PEEK tried it for the first time the other week on the exhaust and it brought them up a treat.
incidentally halfords to my suprise now stock the Meguiars cleaning product range!!!
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Originally Posted by northernmonkey' date='May 12 2005, 03:35 AM
[quote name='Merv the Derv' date='May 11 2005, 08:41 PM']Anyone notice their chrome tailpipes starting to yellow. I've only done 1,600 miles and wonder how it will look later on?
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seriously though, i bought some stuff from the local halfords called PEEK tried it for the first time the other week on the exhaust and it brought them up a treat.
incidentally halfords to my suprise now stock the Meguiars cleaning product range!!!
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[/quote]I noticed a US Dealer in Florida also stocking the Mequiars product range. Seemed to be more interior oriented than exterior products, but was not paying a whole lot of attention as I already have my favorites in hand.
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Originally Posted by MTRHEAD' date='May 12 2005, 05:27 PM
Merv, just in case you felt lonely I've got "yellow tail pipe syndrome" as well!? Off to try the various suggested fixes
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