steel wool to the exhaust tip

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Dec 23, 2006 | 10:05 AM

johnchoi116

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steel wool to the exhaust tip

I used fine steel wool and cleaned/shined my exhaust tip... already did it. Is this bad!??

Might it rust or something?

Dec 23, 2006 | 10:21 AM

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It's not good. There are polishing pastes that work better for that. Steel wool scratches the hell out of metal.

Dec 23, 2006 | 12:19 PM

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I guess you have never polished valve covers with steel wool. lol.

Dec 23, 2006 | 12:24 PM

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for exhaust tip, just Flitz it! (or some other metal paste polish)

Dec 23, 2006 | 12:24 PM

stein

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Steel wool on chrome works good to get the crud off but you still need to apply something to protect it from the elements or the shine will disappear pretty quick if not rust/corrode.

Dec 23, 2006 | 03:01 PM

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Welcome. Photos are always helpful. Exhaust tips are often coated. Most likely you removed the coating. Here is a simple tip for all cleaning:

begin with the least offensive method (usually soap and water), then move to more drastic measures (like steel wool).

Dec 23, 2006 | 03:09 PM

Sean

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I would get a spray can of clear Krylon or Rustolium to try to head off corrosion at this point.

steel wool to the exhaust tip

steel wool to the exhaust tip

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