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    Exhaust tips need replacing

    Mine are very sooted up and even after cleaning don't look 100% clean. It also doesn't take long for them to get all sooted up again after cleaning. Can I just buy new chrome tips from say SuperCheapAuto, pull off the old and push on the new ones?
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    Clean them up with 0000 steel wool and a metal polish like Autosol. I have seen Mk6 GTI tips go from looking like they were painted black back to factory finish.

    You could try a high temprature wax to help keep them clean, not sure how long it will last on an exhuast though.
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    I have been using Autosol but will try with the steel wool next. I'll hit up SCA and Autobahn to see if they have the high temperature wax. Thanks.
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    0000 grade steel wool and Autosol got me these results on my Mk6 GTI. Car was purchased 2nd hand and i don't think they had ever been cleaned.



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    Where can I find 0000 grade?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MovieDude View Post
    Where can I find 0000 grade?
    Bunnings Warehouse, in the paint section near the sandpaper.

    Soz I can't be any more specific.
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    Which grade sandpaper?
    Hahaha
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    Lol!

    If it's the same as my local Bunnings, it's to the right of the sandpaper

    Lets us know how you go
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    Quote Originally Posted by AdamD View Post
    Thanks AdamD.
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