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Old 05-07-2007, 03:17 PM
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Ok i have 2004 a6, it has the dual exhaust, i would like to know how to clean the tail pipes to their original finish becasue they don't shine as much and i have used chrome cleaner as well, is there a trick to making them POP and shine like new? And that brushed metal rear trim piece on the rear trunk, what is the best way to clean and make that look new, it kinda is cloudy like, thanks,
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Old 05-07-2007, 03:52 PM
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Just about any chrome polish will make them good as new.
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Old 05-07-2007, 03:58 PM
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Thanks,what about that brushed metal piece on the rear trim, since that is not chrome..
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Old 05-07-2007, 04:21 PM
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It's most likely covered in clear coat, so use your car polish, or do a small part with the chrome polish.
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Old 05-07-2007, 04:43 PM
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i used stainless oven and sink cleaner on my tips, worked awesome! i used it on my previous car's exhaust too. its still shiny to this day 4 years later
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Old 05-07-2007, 04:47 PM
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Sweet!
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Old 05-17-2007, 12:57 AM
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try some windex on the tips
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I used blue magic metal polish on my tips and they look brand spanking new. takes a little elbow grease but it's well worth it!
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Old 06-20-2007, 02:59 PM
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when did you guys/gals think about the rest of th exhaust system?? I clean mine down every 6 months and respray it with heat resistant paint and its outlasted the warranty ( do the work under the car as well as the top )
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