[Becker]

I have a stainless steel exhaust tip on my 2006 V6 and it has accumulated a decent amount of rust on the top of the pipe. Does anyone know a good method to clean that off with out scratching the rest of the pipe and getting back to looking new?

[1989gtfifty]

wd 40 and a rag

[stlwagon]

I'd have to question if it's actually stainless steel. Is it an aftermarket tip?

[Becker]

Yeah, It is an aftermarket tip. I just bought the car used so i don't know the manufacturer or any real spec for the tip but it looks like it is stainless.

[stlwagon]

Sounds like it's chrome. I've heard good things about Evapo Rust

[A7X1031]

I don't think its stainless steel. STL is most likely right because for a stainless steel muffler to rust it needs to get chipped or damaged.

[.boB]

WD-40 and some really fine steel wool. Should give it a nice polish, remove the rust, and help protect it all at the same time.

[Becker]

steel wool and the never-dull worked wonders. thanks everybody.

[GTSixx]

I have the same problem, black residue on my exhaust that doesnt want to come off, WD 40? I'll give it a try, it just doesnt seem like it will come off. thanks