How To Clean Rust Off Chrome Exhaust Pipes
Step 4 - Polish.
How to clean rust off chrome exhaust pipes. I found this to produce a smoother surface than steel woolbecause it cut the rust down flat with the chrome. The moisture will soften the goop and caked mud. Remove rust that does not come off with the chrome polish with aluminum foil and white vinegar.
The first step in getting a tarnished and corroded exhaust pipe looking as good as new again is to wash off the superficial dirt with car shampoo and water. Chrome is thin and easily malleable which is why one must be careful when cleaning it. Make a thick paste on the chrome surface of your pipes.
Very common on motorbikes with stainless steel chrome or aluminium exhaust pipes it looks like liquid rust. Heres how you do it. A good microfiber towel will prevent any unnecessary.
Should clean up all the surface rust. Clean your exhaust pipe with car shampoo and water. I use an older wash mitt which isnt as suitable for the paintwork on my exhaust but if you dont have one of these around.
After scouring the Internet searching for recipes to remove rust from chrome I ended up with the following in order of potency. Give up on chrome. Use kevlar tape or bbq flat black paint and change the look.
Let your pipe cool off first so you dont burn your hand. Saturday afternoon I use diet cola and aluminum foil to clean the rust off of the chrome exhaust pipes. For this take the finest steel wool you can buy dip it in vinegar and scrub very lightly.