Exhaust tips

Stefan · 03-29-2000, 07:54 PM

Does anyone have any good methods for polishing up or returning the stainless steel tips on the exhaust to showroom condition? Mine have some stains and imperfections that I would like to get rid of. Someone had some tips in a recent mag but I can't find the issue. Any good chems or procedures anyone has to share would be great. Thanks!
(stock exhaust tips on '96 GT)

Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers(not installed yet), Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
K&N (more to come)
Where'd my money go?

T-Bone · 03-29-2000, 08:46 PM

Stefan, I also read that mag. I believe it was the March issue of 5.0 Mustang, last page. I can't seem to locate it right now, but I think it said to wet sand the tips with fine grit sand paper, then use some kind of metal cleaner on them(I guess something like Brasso).
I did it to my tips and they came out looking pretty sharp. I recently replaced em' with a Mac cat-back though.

Good Luck

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96' GT
5-speed,K&N air filter,removed air silencer,80mm MAF,Mac True Fit Cat-Back

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/select654.htm

Stefan · 03-30-2000, 08:37 AM

That was it. I must have checked all my mags but that one. Thanks for helping my search.

Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers(not installed yet), Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
K&N (more to come)
Where'd my money go?

1997 Mustang GT · 03-30-2000, 10:27 AM

Just a quick note on the tips cleaning, on my stainless steel tips here is what I do. Get some WD-40, some fine steel wool and a roll of paper towels. Spray wd40 liberally on the pipe, use the steel wool to remove all grease, tar, grime, it takes everything off without scratching the pipe at all, wipe off dirt with paper towel and pipe is back to new, i usually throw some polish on there for extra detail, they come out looking great, good luck!

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1997 Laser Red Mustang GT, Flowmaster 2 chamber cat-back, Flowtech Off-Road H-pipe, K & N Air Filter

Best Times to date on GTECH, have yet to go to the track, but summers coming!
0-60mph = 6.05 sec
1/4 mi = 14.6 @ 99.1 mph

Stefan · 03-30-2000, 11:13 AM

1997 Mustang GT -
I have Super Fine 0000 grade steel wool. Is that too coarse or will that be good to use?

Thanks for the tip.

Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers(not installed yet), Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
K&N (more to come)
Where'd my money go?

04-03-2000, 09:35 AM

Mother's Aluminum Polish did wonders for my tailpipes when I had my '89.

Stefan · 04-03-2000, 12:26 PM

Thanks Crumbie

Just trying to get everything tip top for a car show coming up in May.

I appreciate everyone's input.

Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers(not installed yet), Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
K&N (more to come)
Where'd my money go?

Dino · 04-03-2000, 06:36 PM

I just polished the tips on my 96GT on the weekend. I used some Spray 9 to get the road grime and tar off. Then I wiped them down with a cloth. Then I rubbed on some Autosol polish (got it at Walmart). They're really shiny now. Just like a mirror!

03-29-2000, 07:54 PM	#1
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Exhaust tips Does anyone have any good methods for polishing up or returning the stainless steel tips on the exhaust to showroom condition? Mine have some stains and imperfections that I would like to get rid of. Someone had some tips in a recent mag but I can't find the issue. Any good chems or procedures anyone has to share would be great. Thanks! (stock exhaust tips on '96 GT) Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers(not installed yet), Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible K&N (more to come) Where'd my money go?

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03-29-2000, 08:46 PM	#2
T-Bone Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Minot AFB, ND Posts: 138	Stefan, I also read that mag. I believe it was the March issue of 5.0 Mustang, last page. I can't seem to locate it right now, but I think it said to wet sand the tips with fine grit sand paper, then use some kind of metal cleaner on them(I guess something like Brasso). I did it to my tips and they came out looking pretty sharp. I recently replaced em' with a Mac cat-back though. Good Luck ------------------ 96' GT 5-speed,K&N air filter,removed air silencer,80mm MAF,Mac True Fit Cat-Back http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/select654.htm

03-30-2000, 08:37 AM	#3
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	That was it. I must have checked all my mags but that one. Thanks for helping my search. Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers(not installed yet), Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible K&N (more to come) Where'd my money go?

03-30-2000, 10:27 AM	#4
1997 Mustang GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Monroe, CT USA Posts: 6	Just a quick note on the tips cleaning, on my stainless steel tips here is what I do. Get some WD-40, some fine steel wool and a roll of paper towels. Spray wd40 liberally on the pipe, use the steel wool to remove all grease, tar, grime, it takes everything off without scratching the pipe at all, wipe off dirt with paper towel and pipe is back to new, i usually throw some polish on there for extra detail, they come out looking great, good luck! ------------------ 1997 Laser Red Mustang GT, Flowmaster 2 chamber cat-back, Flowtech Off-Road H-pipe, K & N Air Filter Best Times to date on GTECH, have yet to go to the track, but summers coming! 0-60mph = 6.05 sec 1/4 mi = 14.6 @ 99.1 mph

03-30-2000, 11:13 AM	#5
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	1997 Mustang GT - I have Super Fine 0000 grade steel wool. Is that too coarse or will that be good to use? Thanks for the tip. Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers(not installed yet), Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible K&N (more to come) Where'd my money go?

04-03-2000, 09:35 AM	#6
crumbie Guest Posts: n/a	Mother's Aluminum Polish did wonders for my tailpipes when I had my '89.

04-03-2000, 12:26 PM	#7
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Thanks Crumbie Just trying to get everything tip top for a car show coming up in May. I appreciate everyone's input. Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers(not installed yet), Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible K&N (more to come) Where'd my money go?

04-03-2000, 06:36 PM	#8
Dino Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 74	I just polished the tips on my 96GT on the weekend. I used some Spray 9 to get the road grime and tar off. Then I wiped them down with a cloth. Then I rubbed on some Autosol polish (got it at Walmart). They're really shiny now. Just like a mirror!