what do you use to clean exhaust tips?

rocki5150rev · May 2, 2017

just bought a borla exhaust("s" type side exit), had local shop install it & the exhaust tip was touching the rubber piece under back fender & melted on the exhaust tip, i have used carb cleaner in the past, just wondering what others use? thanks

Likarok · May 2, 2017

Brake Clean should get the rubber off. Use 000 Steel wool to polish the chrome or a good Chrome Polish like Mothers.

whaler · May 2, 2017

Autosal

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Heavy 5.7 · May 2, 2017

Take it back & let the local shop deal with it.

SilveradoSaver · May 2, 2017

just bought a borla exhaust("s" type side exit), had local shop install it & the exhaust tip was touching the rubber piece under back fender & melted on the exhaust tip, i have used carb cleaner in the past, just wondering what others use? thanks

Ya, I'd have the local shop fix that. They obviously messed up when installing it, as it shouldn't be touching the rubber.

cbrsilv15 · May 3, 2017

0000 steel wool and Adams metal polishes with light pressure. Gets all the grime and tar off too.

rocki5150rev · May 3, 2017

thanks for reply's, i will clean it up myself(steel wool & polish) but i am going to ask them to pay for new rubber piece it melted(have dealer install)

dwolson25 · May 3, 2017

I use California purple polish(https://www.amazon.com/California-Custom-Purple-Metal-Polish/dp/B004MNKM9A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493815448&sr=8-2&keywords=purple+polish) the stuff is amazing. I was detailing a semi, brought my polishes, and they were working ok, and the client asked if I wanted to try this stuff. I couldn't believe how well it worked. Tried finding it 2 years ago, but no luck. Recently they added it to amazon and picked it up in an instant. I used it on my tips, and its just as good as I remember.

rocki5150rev · May 5, 2017

Ya, I'd have the local shop fix that. They obviously messed up when installing it, as it shouldn't be touching the rubber.

yea hard to believe they overlooked that, i had a friend help me install exhaust on my last truck-no problems, would have done this one but i had to take it easy for a few weeks(medical)