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Cleaning Tailpipes On MKVI GTI

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  • Cleaning Tailpipes On MKVI GTI

    Hi All

    New to the forums here and hoping for some advice on cleaning my precious GTI.

    I have let the tailpipes get a tad too dirty and am now having trouble getting them clean and like new. The grot is really caked on there and i just cant get it off.

    Any suggestions for a good cleaning product that will help me get them shining again?

    Thanks in advance

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    You need an abrasive metal polish, such as Autosol. Add elbow grease, should come up a treat!
    Cheap, Fast, Reliable. Choose two.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Stuwey View Post
      You need an abrasive metal polish, such as Autosol. Add elbow grease, should come up a treat!
      Thanks Mate

      Will give it a go

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      • #4
        I use a very fine steel mesh and WD40. Works a charm.
        Scirocco R - Candy White / DSG / Panoramic Roof / RNS510
        Mods - HPA ECU & DSG Stage 2 / VWR Racing Intake / Akrapovic Slip-On Titanium Tips / Milltek DP / HPA Mounts / Superpro LCA / H&R Sport Springs / VMR V710 19x8.5 / Michelin PSS 255-35

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        • #5
          Purple Metal Polish.

          Great stuff.
          08 Golf GTI - SOLD

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          • #6
            I used methol on mine
            Current ride: 2014 Range Rover Evoque 5 Door TD4 Pure | 9 Spd Auto | Fuji White | Black Leather | 19 inch 'Dynamic' Wheels

            Previous rides: MY11.5 Golf GTI 5 door | DSG | Candy White | 18' Detriots | Bluetooth | K&N Air Filter | Dancing Dials (Oh Yeah!)
            | 1989 Porsche 944S2 Coupe| Guards Red| Leather| Sunroof| LSD

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            • #7
              I use Mothers Chrome polish, it's very effective and a little goes a long way.
              Current ride - Golf R 7.5 DAP, Sunroof, Dynaudio, DSG

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              • #8
                Mothers Chrome Polish
                Purple Metal Polish (my favourite)
                Flitz Polish Paste
                Autosol Liquid Polish

                You want to use something that is not too abrasive as you are only maintaining.

                The 4 listed above is what i'd recommend. But remember they would be a "one" off purchase, something you would keep for an incredibly long time as so little is only needed always.
                Car Care Products Australia

                www.carcareproducts.com.au - 1300 006 007 - info@carcareproducts.com.au
                Sydney - Brisbane - Melbourne

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                • #9
                  +1 for the mothers chrome polish. A light regular polish will keep them shiny

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                  • #10
                    Purple is definitely the way to go, a lot better than Autosol

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