MALTV Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) So i have a 2009 edge limited and i want to clean the exhaust pipes, only thing though is that the climate i live in can be harsh at times and there seems to be a rough build up of something formed over the exhaust pipes to the point where you cant even see the steel anymore. I'm not really sure exactly how i can get rid of this. its like a rust build up or something has formed over them. what would be the best way to clean the exhaust pipes? thanks Edited January 22, 2010 by MALTV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryan Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 So i have a 2009 edge limited and i want to clean the exhaust pipes, only thing though is that the climate i live in can be harsh at times and there seems to be a rough build up of something formed over the exhaust pipes to the point where you cant even see the steel anymore. I'm not really sure exactly how i can get rid of this. its like a rust build up or something has formed over them. what would be the best way to clean the exhaust pipes? thanks I have a 2008 with the chrome exhaust tips. I noted last winter that the chrome quickly became tarnished and had a crusty buildup of road crud. It seems that as soon as the road crud ( salt, etc) hits the hot pipe it dries to a crust. The same happens over a longer period during summer. It takes some elbow grease and some chrome cleaner (Turtle Wax) to return the shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOFSTEEL Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) I've used Turtle Wax Chrome polish for years. You also might want to try Mequiar's NXT All Metal Polish. Edited January 22, 2010 by MOFSTEEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depiry Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Are the exhaust tips chrome plated or polished stainless,barkeepers friend should clean them quickly,Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOFSTEEL Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Clay bar would work wonders too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MALTV Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Alright perfect as soon as the snow goes I'll try a clay bar and some wax and see how it goes, hopefully it'll get rid of it. I hate Cleaning my car and everything looks great except for the random crusty exhaust pipes haha Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempie Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 I have used Mothers Mag polish on the stainless steel tips on the Mountaineer for 5 years and it cleans tar & other gunk very well and the tips shine. Any good stainless/chrome cleaner will do wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc317 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 If you are referring to the entire underneath including the whole exhaust system I use a diluted solution of water and Simple Green or similar cleaner in a small garden sprayer (the pressurized kind) several times a year on the entire undercarriage. While that is on there soaking you can use a long handled brush to scrub off any suspension or exhaust areas you want and then rinse it all out thoroughly. You'd be suprised how much brown/dirty gunk comes off and it really makes the underneath look clean again. As for the exhaust tips I simply use whatever wax I am using on the car at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeDog Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 use a very fine steel wool to knock of any tar,crap,etc and i use Harley Davidson chrome polish every 4 months...still look like new on mine...original..chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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