How are you cleaning your Yukon's stock exhaust tips?

[KMeloney]

Truth be told, I don't know what kind of metal the stainless-looking exhaust tips are made of on my '23 Yukon, and also don't know what the finish on them is. Not knowing either, I didn't bother trying to brighten them up when I last washed the truck. But, I'll definitely be looking to get them cleaned up in the future.

So, what are these things made of, and what's your method of getting them clean and bright?

 

[TheAgency]

P21S polishing soap occasionally. For my weekly washes, I use the same product that I use on my wheels, which is P&S Brake Buster (similar name, different brand).

I will say, stay on top of them if this sort of thing bothers you. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

P21S Polishing Soap

I’ve been using P21S polishing soap for a while now. The selling point of this stuff is that you can use it wherever you would use a metal polish. It’s a water-based soap that’s biodegradable and non-toxic; it requires minimal effort to prepare for application.

www.obsessedgarage.com

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

I just wash mine w/ the same detergent I use on the vehicle and water...and they are staying completely fine. Did use a little bug and tar remover on them and it took some oil spots off them that I think got kicekd up from the road. I believe they are stainless steel with a brushed finish. Do not believe there is any coating on them.

23 months in, they look like new.

 

[Jocko PDX]

i used wd40 it worked on a couple spots I had

 

[Joseph Garcia]

This is what I use, and it works great for me. Bought it at O'Reilly Auto Parts, I believe.

 

[KMeloney]

Thanks for the replies, folks. So, looks like no "scrubbing" agents.... just relatively standard cleaning products?

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Thanks for the replies, folks. So, looks like no "scrubbing" agents.... just relatively standard cleaning products?

I would think don't use anything w/ abrasive in it, or you will scratch the brushed finish...

 

[Joseph Garcia]

With the Bug and Tarminator brand, you simply spray on and wipe. No hard rubbing or after-cleaning washing required.

 

[ScottyBoy]

I used "Bar Keepers Friend" and 000 Steel wool on the stainless tips on my wife's Traverse Premier. I would imagine that they are the same type of metal. I'd wear gloves though, cleaning that crap stained my fingers dark gray.

 

[BADRIDES]

With the Bug and Tarminator brand, you simply spray on and wipe. No hard rubbing or after-cleaning washing required.

Ditto

 

[mountie]

Gojo hand cleaner sometimes.....

 

[Padraig]

I have a performnce boat with through hull exhaust, The stainless tips get dull. After cleaning with soap and water I apply vinegar, let set, then wipe them down. Come out clean and shiny. Might be worth a try.

Padraig

 

[Zoni]

Truth be told, I don't know what kind of metal the stainless-looking exhaust tips are made of on my '23 Yukon, and also don't know what the finish on them is. Not knowing either, I didn't bother trying to brighten them up when I last washed the truck. But, I'll definitely be looking to get them cleaned up in the future.

So, what are these things made of, and what's your method of getting them clean and bright?

I use never-dull. Truckers use it on all chrome, it doesn’t scratch, cleanable and polishes. Eagle One is vendor. Get at any auto parts store.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

An old trick for cleaning chrome from motorcyclists that I know is to crumple up some aluminum foil and its it to rub (lightly) deposits on Chrome. I've seen the before and after looks, and it works extremely well.

 

[mountie]

An old trick for cleaning chrome from motorcyclists that I know is to crumple up some aluminum foil and its it to rub (lightly) deposits on Chrome. I've seen the before and after looks, and it works extremely well.

Also a small soft-brass wire brush. ( softer than chrome but firmer than corrosion.

 

[KMeloney]

Good stuff, folks. Thank you.

 

[B-train]

I just scrub a dub, dub, with the soapy brush.........the once in a while when I ACTUALLY wash my yukons. Then follow up with a dry towel polish. Has worked for years.

I've given up on clean yukons. I have this uncanny power to wash them 1 or 2 days before a rain. If I get the urge, then I know rain or snow is coming. I DO wash them, but not as often as others. Parking on a heated floor helps keep them dry, even if they are covered in salt.