Chrome Exhaust Issue - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bstregs · 10-19-2012, 05:21 PM

So, I, embarrassingly, let my exhaust tips go (Haven't cleaned them since I got the car a month and a half ago). Now they are super oxidized. So, I went and got Mother's Chrome Polish, and I've applied it a few times and buffed it off with no obvious improvement. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

bstregs · 10-19-2012, 05:26 PM

Now that I think of it, I'm not 100% they're actually chrome. Stainless Steel maybe?

Archonlord · 10-19-2012, 05:32 PM

I clean mine stainless steel tips with soap and water and use Jewelers rouge and a soft cloth to make them shiny.

bstregs · 10-19-2012, 05:34 PM

I think they're past that point. I was using a terry cloth with the Mother's and pushing into it pretty hard. I can't imagine that soap and water would be better, but I'm home, so I can give it a try.

Lil' Nasty · 10-19-2012, 05:35 PM

I'm assuming you tried soap and water first, correct?

Just saw your post above, it's the first thing you want to try, as long as their cool to the touch....hose down with water, all purpose cleaner (Adams or equivalent) and try again

bstregs · 10-19-2012, 05:48 PM

Didn't do that first. I'll try as soon as they cool off.

djxrated81 · 10-19-2012, 05:50 PM

DO IT NOW!! Arnold Schwarzenegger voice

SlingShot · 10-19-2012, 05:53 PM

The FlowMaster uses polished stainless for the tips. The biggest problem you are having is heat from the headers and cats. You will have to use a good polish and start over with them. You will need a lot of time and elbow grease to bring them back.

If you have to, start with a 1500 - 2000 grit paper or scotch bright. Then use a car polish followed by tooth PASTE.

bstregs · 10-19-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by djxrated81

DO IT NOW!! Arnold Schwarzenegger voice

I reread this in his voice.... ahaha!

Lil' Nasty · 10-19-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bstregs

Didn't do that first. I'll try as soon as they cool off.

Ohh I see...wait till your exhaust tips and wheels are cool always....specific cleaners and heat dislike each other and will more often than not discolor your rim or whatever

bstregs · 10-19-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

The FlowMaster uses polished stainless for the tips. The biggest problem you are having is heat from the headers and cats. You will have to use a good polish and start over with them. You will need a lot of time and elbow grease to bring them back.

If you have to, start with a 1500 - 2000 grit paper or scotch bright. Then use a car polish followed by tooth PASTE.

Wait, what? Sand paper? Tooth paste? I know what you mean about the elbow grease though. I was really laying into it to get a small amount of the black stuff off.

SlingShot · 10-19-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bstregs

Wait, what? Sand paper? Tooth paste? I know what you mean about the elbow grease though. I was really laying into it to get a small amount of the black stuff off.

LOL ... Start with just some car polish and see if that works. The problem you are having is, the heat from the headers is baking all the gunk on.

Start light, you can always increase the abrasiveness of what you are using.

bstregs · 10-19-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

LOL ... Start with just some car polish and see if that works. The problem you are having is, the heat from the headers is baking all the gunk on.

Start light, you can always increase the abrasiveness of what you are using.

Thank you!!!

CyberBri · 10-19-2012, 08:33 PM

I would deff buy a can of never dull!! I have a yamaha banshee that is all chrome and polished.this stuff cleans everything back to a shine.DO NOT use sandpaper it will scratch them forever !!

10-19-2012, 05:21 PM	#1
bstregs Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 71	Chrome Exhaust Issue So, I, embarrassingly, let my exhaust tips go (Haven't cleaned them since I got the car a month and a half ago). Now they are super oxidized. So, I went and got Mother's Chrome Polish, and I've applied it a few times and buffed it off with no obvious improvement. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks! __________________ Vararam Intake, Long tube headers, high flow cats, Flow Master Cat back exhaust, 180 degree thermostat, custom tune, high performance plugs and wires, custom strips, 2 10" Alpine subs in custom boxes, Punch 1000 Watt amp She likes to go fast....

10-19-2012, 05:26 PM	#2
bstregs Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 71	Now that I think of it, I'm not 100% they're actually chrome. Stainless Steel maybe? __________________ Vararam Intake, Long tube headers, high flow cats, Flow Master Cat back exhaust, 180 degree thermostat, custom tune, high performance plugs and wires, custom strips, 2 10" Alpine subs in custom boxes, Punch 1000 Watt amp She likes to go fast....

10-19-2012, 05:32 PM	#3
Archonlord Drives: 2010 Black 1LT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Douglassville,PA Posts: 281 View My Garage	I clean mine stainless steel tips with soap and water and use Jewelers rouge and a soft cloth to make them shiny. __________________ BBK LT Headers, Injen CAI, PYPES cat back, Trifecta Tune, Mike Norris Catch Can, Whiteline sways, end links and subframe bushings

10-19-2012, 05:34 PM	#4
bstregs Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 71	I think they're past that point. I was using a terry cloth with the Mother's and pushing into it pretty hard. I can't imagine that soap and water would be better, but I'm home, so I can give it a try. __________________ Vararam Intake, Long tube headers, high flow cats, Flow Master Cat back exhaust, 180 degree thermostat, custom tune, high performance plugs and wires, custom strips, 2 10" Alpine subs in custom boxes, Punch 1000 Watt amp She likes to go fast....

10-19-2012, 05:48 PM	#6
bstregs Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 71	Didn't do that first. I'll try as soon as they cool off. __________________ Vararam Intake, Long tube headers, high flow cats, Flow Master Cat back exhaust, 180 degree thermostat, custom tune, high performance plugs and wires, custom strips, 2 10" Alpine subs in custom boxes, Punch 1000 Watt amp She likes to go fast....

10-19-2012, 05:35 PM	#5
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	I'm assuming you tried soap and water first, correct? Just saw your post above, it's the first thing you want to try, as long as their cool to the touch....hose down with water, all purpose cleaner (Adams or equivalent) and try again

10-19-2012, 05:50 PM	#7
djxrated81 Drives: 2011 camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 404	DO IT NOW!! Arnold Schwarzenegger voice __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Airaid cai, ARH HF cats X pipe, SLP LM1, 160stat,RX Catch can, Tuned @ Tune Time Performance, side marker black outs, decepticon bowtie emblems, stealth turn sig. bulbs,Hyper White DTRL Painted GFX, Havoc Spoiler [IMG]

10-19-2012, 05:53 PM	#8
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	The FlowMaster uses polished stainless for the tips. The biggest problem you are having is heat from the headers and cats. You will have to use a good polish and start over with them. You will need a lot of time and elbow grease to bring them back. If you have to, start with a 1500 - 2000 grit paper or scotch bright. Then use a car polish followed by tooth PASTE. __________________

10-19-2012, 08:33 PM	#14
CyberBri BRUCE WAYNES DD Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: wilmington NC Posts: 511	I would deff buy a can of never dull!! I have a yamaha banshee that is all chrome and polished.this stuff cleans everything back to a shine.DO NOT use sandpaper it will scratch them forever !! __________________ JBA 1 7/8 LT`s, High flow mids, and Cat back,Airaid intake, JRE Tune, & alot of flat black....