How in the world do I clean these tips up?

[Agent 99]

Just received these either chrome or polished (not sure) tips. How do I clean the black off these? I've tried simple green and scrubbing with a sos pad and coke. Nothing helped.

To clarify, I'm referring to the lip, not the inside.

[Murr1525]

Re: How in the world do I clean these tips up?

Well, if its chrome and the finish is gone, then its gone...

Those look a bit closer to chrome than my tips, so maybe they are.

But you could still try a metal polish and some terry cloth. Perhaps even metal polish on a dremel tool with the cloth pad.

[Agent 99]

Re: How in the world do I clean these tips up?

Well, if its chrome and the finish is gone, then its gone...

Those look a bit closer to chrome than my tips, so maybe they are.

But you could still try a metal polish and some terry cloth. Perhaps even metal polish on a dremel tool with the cloth pad.

I used some metal polish on it and it helped alot. Didnt totally clean up the roughest spots but overall it looks much better.

[Detailing by M]

Re: How in the world do I clean these tips up?

Acid. HF, Hydrofluoric Acid.
HF will eat threw anything.
You can use Hot Rims.
It is a very mild Acid and is avalible at your local AP store.
I myself would use Wheel Brighner, but that comes in a gal. and is only avalible at Pro shops

[imz4n]

Re: How in the world do I clean these tips up?

I use the Meguiar"s Chrome cleaner. This is very acidic. Do not let dry anywhere. I spary the product on a towel and then wipe. I then use a 4x1 mix of water and vinegar to neutralize the acid. I do not suggest you use this inside the car. It works great on chrome tips , bumpers and wheels. Real chrome, not plastic. I do not polish the tips afterwards. My tips get hot and tend to discolor after time with polish. IMHO