Chrome Exhaust Tips

[JRH30]

Anybody know if the twin chrome exhaust tips on my 54 reg SL55 are removeable?

 

[lxi]

nope - they are fixed permanently. Why do you want to remove? If it's to get shiny again, there are several schools of thought. I used "0000" grade steel wool - with some soapy water cuts the black right away & being stainless, they don't rust like chrome would

 

[JRH30]

Yes was to clean so will try the steel wool. Thanks!!

 

[MDC250]

Try some Meguiars NXT Metal Polysh (correct spelling!) on an inconspicuous area first.

Used it for less than 5 minutes on my car yesterday and the chrome cover on exhaust came up great.

Will properly clean when weather picks up. It supposedly adds some protection/sealant qualities but I'm going to put some Finish Kare 1000p high temp sealant on once cleaned up properly. Gets good reviews.

Megs less than £10 I think from Halfrauds, FK you should get for around £20 online and based on size of tin it will last forever. Plus you can use it on paintwork.

 

[Fun4Four]

The Meguiars NXT is great! Also used some Turtle Wax tar remover on the underside of the pipe as that gets really cooked. Not sure on the wire wool TBH.

 

[Ronam2012]

Some half wit has painted the stainless steel ends on my car!I'm hoping that the steel wool might work?

 

[Alps]

Some half wit has painted the stainless steel ends on my car!I'm hoping that the steel wool might work?

try a solvent based approach first

 

[Sp!ke]

I believe late R129 and early R230 tailpipes were painted black when they left the factory.

Underneath though it Is stainless steel ripe for polishing.

 

[Ronam2012]

try a solvent based approach first

What would you suggest. I don't want to damage them!

 

[Sp!ke]

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