Sandman GTI
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Tennessee USA
Does not scratch.
At first you think it might, but does not.
Aluminum softer than chrome.
Try it. It was amazing to me.
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Tailpipe polishing
- Thread starter cjboertjens
- Start date
Does not scratch.
At first you think it might, but does not.
Aluminum softer than chrome.
Try it. It was amazing to me.
Didn't believe it. Tried it. Impressed.
Diggs24
Autocross Champion
- Location
- de plains! de plains!
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
Ball it up, fold it up, whatever. Doesn't matter.
Sandman GTI
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Tennessee USA
Fold it over to make a 6 inch wide sheet.
I slowly slide it on the top half of the pipe and rub for 20-30 seconds. Then rotate around and rub the bottom. If you need more, slide back on and rub. Then use sheet to rub the edge and inside lip.
Fold more on this last part as you like.
Do what feels good.
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Diggs24
Autocross Champion
- Location
- de plains! de plains!
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
I like to use my left hand. I call it "The Stranger".
lokerola
Ready to race!
- Location
- Alexandria VA
Yep, shouldn't matter. First time I tried it I was scared I'd scratch the chrome and gently folded the foil, only used a 1" square, etc. Then I realized the chrome won't scratch and I just grabbed a handful and went at it. It really doesn't take more than a couple of mins per tailpipe with some vigorous rubbing to clean them up.
volks6
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- TheGreekFreak's mom's bed
- Car(s)
- GTI
I just tried aluminum foil and WD-40 this past weekend and it worked so good I was mad I haven't known about this longer. Took like a couple minutes per tailpipe tip and was clean as new.
ManInTheClouds
Ready to race!
- Location
- OK
Again, chrome polish and a rag is all you need.
You need to leave behind some kind of protective coating so it doesn't foul so heavily.
You need to leave behind some kind of protective coating so it doesn't foul so heavily.
Sandman GTI
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Tennessee USA
WD-40 coating?
sbarrett4
Ready to race!
- Location
- Philly Burbs, PA
Tried the aluminum foil and wd-40 today. It cleaned the tail pipe quickly but also scratched it. I'll stick to my usual routine of armor all wipe, toothpaste if really dirty, followed by chrome polish. That doesn't scratch.
ManInTheClouds
Ready to race!
- Location
- OK
Any metal polish is going to work.
I prefer Menzerna, as it keeps my 80mm tips clean for a long while.