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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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Default Getting soot build up off tailpipes

Got new car the other day and the tailpipes are generally quite clean but at the bottoms they are thick black. Alot come off with autosol but i think i'll be there all year getting the whole round tip minty mint.

So any tips on what i can do please.

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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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bilberry safe wheel cleaner i always it.s acid free so wont tarnish the
the exhaust tips spray it on leave for bout 10 mins to soak in and wash off with clean water job done
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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I've used oven cleaner before, works well
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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Use some fine wire wool. It will come off and then polish up with Autosol
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Thanks for the help there, i would of been there all day with some autosol and a cloth otherwise, and would have no finger left lol
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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As said Mike 00 grade wire wool with megs metal cleaner or autosol, if you need any valeting / detailing doing or know anyone im doing it full time now.
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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Brasso metal polish for me on this one, never let me down took tar and all sorts off
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