Slightly pitted exhaust tips

[lddar]

The polished exhaust tips on my car are slightly pitted on the lower portion of the lip. I used Metal Polish #1 for the first time today but was not able to improve their appearance in that area. While it is not bad and the average person may not notice, I know it's there!

 

Per the instructions on the bottle, it states "For heavily oxidized metal, use an acid-based cleaner first". Any recommendations on an acid-based cleaner that others have had experience with?

 

Thanks!

[Chris@Adams]

Do you have any pics Larry?

If you google several products come up.

[lddar]

Do you have any pics Larry?

If you google several products come up.

 

I will snap a couple of pics.

[05COBALTSS]

Use some 00 steel wool to get rid of the pits then use the polish. I did and it came out spankin

[lddar]

Use some 00 steel wool to get rid of the pits then use the polish. I did and it came out spankin

 

Thanks JC. I appreciate the tip!

[mc2hill]

Use some 00 steel wool to get rid of the pits then use the polish. I did and it came out spankin

 

Since we normally advise using the least the aggressive method first, I would suggest trying 0000 steel wool first, then moving to the 00 if it is still needed.

[Chris@Adams]

With out seeing them I can't say 100%, but I think I would try SOS pads.Then follow up with Adam's MP #1.

[lddar]

Use some 00 steel wool to get rid of the pits then use the polish. I did and it came out spankin

 

With out seeing them I can't say 100%, but I think I would try SOS pads.Then follow up with Adam's MP #1.

 

Chris, I actually tried to take a couple of up close pics but the shine created byt eh MP #1 gave the auto focus on my camera fits. I guess that is a testimonial in itself. :party

[lddar]

Since we normally advise using the least the aggressive method first, I would suggest trying 0000 steel wool first, then moving to the 00 if it is still needed.

 

I will use that approach. Thank you.

[whiterp199]

I would go with oooo steel wool. I use that on my whole muffler after winter to get them looking brand spanking new again.

[lddar]

Thanks! I will be tackling that this weekend.

[Chewy]

I guess the question I'd have is; what are they made of?

 

Mine are stainless so I start with 800 grit wet/dry paper wet and then move to 2000 grit wet and then polish off with Adams metal cleaner. This isn't something you'd want to do with chrome however.

 

Chris

[lddar]

Chris these are factory tips on an Impala SS. It appears to be chrome. I think that I will start with the 0000 steel wool and go from there. I appreciate the guidance.

 

Larry