factory exhaust tips

[Steve Kincaid]

This is my forth lightning, but I have yet to find anything that really makes the factory exhaust tips shine. Any thoughts on this would be great.

[MadRabbit]

Mothers metal polish helps a lot but it needs to be done often or you get some spots that don't come clean.

So I guess you could say I'm looking for a better method too.

I heard some people say ceramabryte (the cleaner for ceramic stove tops) worked great, and others say that ceramabryte screwed up their tips, so I've been scared to try that one.

[Abbott]

I use mothers as well, but I agree there are a few spots that are troublesome.

[MadRabbit]

While we're at it, what's good for taking rubber off the ground effects and around the wheel well? most of it comes off pretty easy just rolling it off with your finger, but there are always a couple problem spots.

[Steve Kincaid]

I have had great success removing most things with wd-40, which so far hasn't hurt any of the finishes I used it on.

[BlownSVT]

Originally posted by MadRabbit
While we're at it, what's good for taking rubber off the ground effects and around the wheel well? most of it comes off pretty easy just rolling it off with your finger, but there are always a couple problem spots.


I am glad someone else asked this......last time I tried on another forum people just wanted to preach about how to prevent it.....well to late. I will try the wd-40 method!!! Thanks.

Also, I have used a "ceramibrite" type of product on my tips, and it worked.........just have to use ALOT of elbow grease, and buff it off real good. I was actually a little more edgy about a "metal" polish damaging the ceramic coating......any help?:huh:

[MadRabbit]

Also, I have used a "ceramibrite" type of product on my tips, and it worked.........just have to use ALOT of elbow grease, and buff it off real good. I was actually a little more edgy about a "metal" polish damaging the ceramic coating

Do you clean the inside as well? I always do, then buff it off with one of those soft blue shop cloths. Well if you had good luck I may try ceramabryte in the spring ... my wife already bought some to clean the stove :tmb:

[BlownSVT]

actually I found that cleaning inside was definitely the biggest BEAR (as I am sure we all know) I wasn't as much worried about the inside although I did clean it pretty well. And Dang the amount of rags I went thru. Does the Metal polish work well too???? That was really my biggest question. I have some of that too. I need to clean them again this week so any info is much appreciated. Later, Jimmy

[MadRabbit]

The metal polish did a job that looks great from a distance, really nice shine.

However when you get up close you can see many little blemishes. Does the ceramabryte get these out?

I don't have a good picture of the result that I can post .

Mother's Metal Polish was highly recommended on f150online when I asked the same question there.

[BlownSVT]

Well, my tips were by no means perfect. But like you said, it shined from a couple of feet away. I will have to try the metal polish.

[MadRabbit]

I know this is an old thread but the xtra info may be helpful ...


I just cleaned my tips up tonight. This time once the mother's metal polish was on, I rubbed the heck out of it with one of those plastic scouring pads (that are non-scratch for teflon fry pans)

That really worked on the stains I couldn't get out with just using a cloth to rub the mother's polish.

[BlownSVT]

Sweet..........I will have to give this a try!!

[big dave]

got tired of #$^%ing with them so I made a phone call to Bassani and now I spray windex on the in side and out and use 3 paper towels and thy shine like the day they went on about 2 years ago. It takes longer to get the windex and paper towels then it taks to clean them.

P.S. got the cat back kit

[Rocket]

My $.02,
WD 40 works great on the rubber, tar etc. I used
Never Dull polish on mine, the cotton soaked version, not the liquid. Worked great too.

[Silverfox]

To clean the inside just make a quick run down the road and walla, the carbon build up is gone.

[BlueOvalBolt]

Here are a few different ideas http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116226

[VinniePSVT]

I use Wenol Metal Polish on mine each time I wash the truck. It gives them a pretty good shine. I personally don't bother with the interior though.

[mudwyser21]

Hey all, I'm a new member, but I read the threads, then checked with my local Fireplace and Stove shop, and they suggested this polish called FLITZ. It comes in a little 1.76 OZ grey tube with Blue writing. A little goes a long way too! It is good for all metals, it cleans it polishes, and also has a protective coating which is a plus for cleaning further down the road. I used it on the factory tips on my '01 Lightning, and it did wonders! It is a bit of work polishing, but pays off, they shine like the sun on a hot, clear day! So, just wanted to let everyone know about it, it is another option out there. And as it works well for other applications such as Brass, Stainless, Chrome, etc., etc., etc. it could be a useful tool for any exhaust an other household items...and all for $9.75 with taxes. Good luck all. If I get the chance and if there is the interest I will snap some shots with the camera and post them.