Chrome and Rust...
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Chrome and Rust...
I've been wondering about this since late winter when I first noticed. I had a custom exhaust put on my truck in mid-October. After a winter of driving on salt/snow roads in the north GA mountains, I have noticed rust on my 3" tips ( duals straight out the back ). Is there anything that will take this off? Am i screwed?
It's not that noticable, but as any truck owner would concur.. it stands out like a sore thumb. Thanks in advance.
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Matt Watkins
RedClear55@yahoo.com
Black '99 SC[br]
4.6L[br]
Raven Z55
It's not that noticable, but as any truck owner would concur.. it stands out like a sore thumb. Thanks in advance.
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Matt Watkins
RedClear55@yahoo.com
Black '99 SC[br]
4.6L[br]
Raven Z55
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Try a chrome cleaner like Mothers or Turtle wax and a little elbow grease. Last resort option steel wool in 0000 or higher/finer.
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97 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 4.6L auto, Std cab/Long bed, 3.55LS rear axle, PW,PL, and PM, captian chairs w/arm rests
Sylvania Cool Blue Bulbs, Ford logo hitch and license plate, tinted windows, blackouts front and rear(w/ford logos on front blackouts),ventvisors all around, painted logos on door sills and under hood, 55w backup lights, K&N Filter, custom 4x4 emblems, cup holder/LED mod, 99 F150 Triton V8 emblems, and much more to come
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KYFordFreak,
Thanks for such a quick response!
Just to be clear, Mothers/Turtle Wax make a specific chrome cleaner, or can I use the wax product to get rid of the rust? I have some Turtle Wax if that'll work.
Again, thanks.
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Matt Watkins
RedClear55@yahoo.com
Black '99 SC
- 4.6L
- Raven Z55
Thanks for such a quick response!
Just to be clear, Mothers/Turtle Wax make a specific chrome cleaner, or can I use the wax product to get rid of the rust? I have some Turtle Wax if that'll work.
Again, thanks.
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Matt Watkins
RedClear55@yahoo.com
Black '99 SC
- 4.6L
- Raven Z55
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Try spraying some WD-40 onto the rust. It will break it down if it's just on the surface. That's what I use on my tools...table saw, jointer, hand tools, etc.
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by TheClear55:
I've been wondering about this since late winter when I first noticed. I had a custom exhaust put on my truck in mid-October. After a winter of driving on salt/snow roads in the north GA mountains, I have noticed rust on my 3" tips ( duals straight out the back ). Is there anything that will take this off? Am i screwed?
It's not that noticable, but as any truck owner would concur.. it stands out like a sore thumb. Thanks in advance.
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I've been wondering about this since late winter when I first noticed. I had a custom exhaust put on my truck in mid-October. After a winter of driving on salt/snow roads in the north GA mountains, I have noticed rust on my 3" tips ( duals straight out the back ). Is there anything that will take this off? Am i screwed?
It's not that noticable, but as any truck owner would concur.. it stands out like a sore thumb. Thanks in advance.
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Also, it is a more expensive solution, but you may just want to replace the tips with Stainless Steel.
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by TheClear55:
I've been wondering about this since late winter when I first noticed. I had a custom exhaust put on my truck in mid-October. After a winter of driving on salt/snow roads in the north GA mountains, I have noticed rust on my 3" tips ( duals straight out the back ). Is there anything that will take this off? Am i screwed?
It's not that noticable, but as any truck owner would concur.. it stands out like a sore thumb. Thanks in advance.
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I've been wondering about this since late winter when I first noticed. I had a custom exhaust put on my truck in mid-October. After a winter of driving on salt/snow roads in the north GA mountains, I have noticed rust on my 3" tips ( duals straight out the back ). Is there anything that will take this off? Am i screwed?
It's not that noticable, but as any truck owner would concur.. it stands out like a sore thumb. Thanks in advance.
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Let me know how it turns out.
JJ
JJ
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by TheClear55:
jjboods,
Thanks for the response. I will try the wd-40 solution. Keep your fingers crossed.
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jjboods,
Thanks for the response. I will try the wd-40 solution. Keep your fingers crossed.
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Howdy!
More reasons to go with polished stainless steel. $110 per tip?! Sure is worth it..
Have a polished day.
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My ride:
Basics:
- '99 XLT F-150
Under hood and back:
- Ram air (Don't ask me how
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- AiRaid intake
- Flowmaster DF 50 Series
- 24x3.5" Stainless steel slashed tips (Yes! Solid polished SS, no cheesy chrome-plated)
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Outside:
- Precision polished billet grille and plate holders
- American Racing 17x8s polished Pythons (Flushed front AND back)
- Goodyear.. something tires (Expensive is all I know. LOL. No Firestone firecrackers for me either)
- Rhino liner
- Ford nerf bars
- Ford bed rails
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Inside:
- My girlfriend!
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Fun stuff:
- Dual sirens Black Widow alarm system/keyless entry (Enough decibels to go deaf in a garage )
- Custom driving lights (Just a cool blue)
- 2 High-Watt lights behind grille (For people who cut me off )
- Dual horns (For people who, again, cut me off)
- Dual wheel locks (So I won't be driving home on bricks!)
- Spare wheel lock (So I won't have to use a brick as a spare )
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Best of all:
- Texas A&M University aTm front plate! Gig'em Aggies!!
Stephlan
More reasons to go with polished stainless steel. $110 per tip?! Sure is worth it..
Have a polished day.
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My ride:
Basics:
- '99 XLT F-150
Under hood and back:
- Ram air (Don't ask me how
)- AiRaid intake
- Flowmaster DF 50 Series
- 24x3.5" Stainless steel slashed tips (Yes! Solid polished SS, no cheesy chrome-plated)
...
Outside:
- Precision polished billet grille and plate holders
- American Racing 17x8s polished Pythons (Flushed front AND back)
- Goodyear.. something tires (Expensive is all I know. LOL. No Firestone firecrackers for me either)
- Rhino liner
- Ford nerf bars
- Ford bed rails
...
Inside:
- My girlfriend!
...
Fun stuff:
- Dual sirens Black Widow alarm system/keyless entry (Enough decibels to go deaf in a garage
)- Custom driving lights (Just a cool blue)
- 2 High-Watt lights behind grille (For people who cut me off
)- Dual horns (For people who, again, cut me off)
- Dual wheel locks (So I won't be driving home on bricks!)
- Spare wheel lock (So I won't have to use a brick as a spare
)...
Best of all:
- Texas A&M University aTm front plate! Gig'em Aggies!!
Stephlan
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jjboods,
Thanks for the response. I will try the wd-40 solution. Keep your fingers crossed.
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Matt Watkins
RedClear55@yahoo.com
Black '99 SC
- 4.6L
- Raven Z55
Thanks for the response. I will try the wd-40 solution. Keep your fingers crossed.
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Matt Watkins
RedClear55@yahoo.com
Black '99 SC
- 4.6L
- Raven Z55
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TheClear55,
To clean your chrome tips use an SOS pad or iron wool. I would not use the stuff made by turtle wax until I cleaned them gently with the iron wool or SOS pad.
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To clean your chrome tips use an SOS pad or iron wool. I would not use the stuff made by turtle wax until I cleaned them gently with the iron wool or SOS pad.
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Well it started raining again today, so I haven't had a chance to try out these great tips from you all. When it clears up enough, I will let you all know how it turns out.
Thanks again!
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Matt Watkins
RedClear55@yahoo.com
Black '99 SC
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- Raven Z55
Thanks again!
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Matt Watkins
RedClear55@yahoo.com
Black '99 SC
- 4.6L
- Raven Z55
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Silver SCrew,
Stainless Steel is definately the best way to go. But for short term, I am going to try and clean them up a bit. Makes me wonder why I didn't ask you all about it BEFORE I had the chrome tips put on. Lesson learned. F150 Online comes first
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Matt Watkins
RedClear55@yahoo.com
Black '99 SC
- 4.6L
- Ravin Z55 Duals
"Loud and Proud"
Stainless Steel is definately the best way to go. But for short term, I am going to try and clean them up a bit. Makes me wonder why I didn't ask you all about it BEFORE I had the chrome tips put on. Lesson learned. F150 Online comes first
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Matt Watkins
RedClear55@yahoo.com
Black '99 SC
- 4.6L
- Ravin Z55 Duals
"Loud and Proud"
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Try Coke and Aluminum Tin Foil. Just pour the coke on let it set a few seconds and scrub with the tin foil. Works great, I've used it numerous times on my chrome exhaust tips on my galaxy. It's quick, easy and very inexpensive.
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Pickup's Better Half: '68 Ford Galaxy 500, Hardtop, Fastback
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'97 F150 XCab, 4x4, Stepside, Black, 4.6L, Fibergalss Box Cover, Bug Deflector, GTS Tailight Covers, Ford Factory Running Boards, (2) 10" XTant subs w\ MTX amp(really pounds!!), Factory 6 Disc Changer, And One Cute Blonde In The Passanger Seat!!!
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Aluminum foil, dull side with some water. rub it on until the rust is gone.
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...take two aspirins and call me in the morning. Sorry, I couln't resist; this thread reads like a list of flu remedies 
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RegCab, Short WB, 3.08 rear, Air, Rear Slider, FM40 True Duals
Triton V8 Badges, Duraliner Bedliner, K&N, Ziebart, Castrol Syntec
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