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  1. 08-26-2011, 11:05 AM #1
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    exhaust tip cleaning

    I have 2 boats with I believe stainless exhaust tips that should shine. They have like a dulling film on them. I have tried 6 different chrome and metal cleaners to no avail. I can scratch with my nail and it comes off. How do you guys keep them shiney????? Thanks
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    Lime-Away or a similar product will clean it. To look shiney most/all of the time, the tips will need to be cleaned often.
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    White vinegar.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CHACHI View Post
    White vinegar.

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    Vinegar. Trust us on this and a huge bottle costs very little at Costco. You will be amazed how vinegar wipes the tips clean!!
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    I have also used CLR or Lime Away with great results. I could see how white vinegar would also work, as it does wonders for coffee makers, and be much cheaper! I'll try that next time.
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    my tips stay clean and shinny for some reason,,, not due to any special cleanning solutions, maybe its the saltwater i run in,,, i just rince the boat off and shammie dry than cover it I waxed it in may to start the season off
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    Limeaway and magic eraser
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    This stuff works great, with out having to sacrifice your salad dressing.

    It removes all bluing and tarnish
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    Amazing thank you

    After about total 3 hours time and about $30 of automotive products I used white vinegar and was done in 10 minutes. Thanks so much.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ralph crocker View Post
    After about total 3 hours time and about $30 of automotive products I used white vinegar and was done in 10 minutes. Thanks so much.
    lol I was amazed the first time too!
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    Ditto the votes for Flitz.

    But I will have to try out the white vinegar, however, to compare.
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    Lovely salt just rinses off! No fuss No muss!!
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    why hasn't anyone mentioned "starbrite on and off"?, it's DA BOMB!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jamiller View Post
    why hasn't anyone mentioned "starbrite on and off"?, it's DA BOMB!
    Prolly cuz vinegar costs a couple bucks for a gallon and a half at costco and literally wipes them clean in seconds!
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