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Old 07-16-2017, 01:57 AM
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Default Cleaning flash chrome exhaust tips

Whats everyone using to clean flash chrome? These are my original exhaust tips off my Vette.

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very thin layer of chrome. if it is stainless I would have those exhaust tips polished. Maybe try some Mothers or Wenol (red tube) all purpose metal polish.

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Old 07-16-2017, 03:25 AM
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Have you tried this?

http://www.instructables.com/id/Chro...busters-Style/
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I clean a lot of chrome parts. Soapy water and 000 steel wool works well. I generally use 000 steel wool and Windex.

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Darren, I'd clay them with soap first. Then take 0000 steel wool with Blue Magic metal polish. Will clean up perfectly. I did the same process on the original tips off my '70 LT1.

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Why would not BRONZE WOOL be better..........
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Darren, I'd clay them with soap first. Then take 0000 steel wool with Blue Magic metal polish. Will clean up perfectly. I did the same process on the original tips off my '70 LT1.

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Good idea Dan.
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Looking better

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Clay and soapy water then chrome polish with 0000 steel wool for the outside. Then easy off oven cleaner for the inside.
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Lots of efforts, but a great outcome. Looks good.
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