SS Silv Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I won't be doing that again. I probably had a 1/16" of carbon build up on my Corsa tips. I took me about 25 minutes to polish one head. Just a heads up for other people with carbon build up, Mothers Mag and aluminum polish worked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr82sxs Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 that's what i use and the mothers rotary ball.. works wonders quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Silv Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 that's what i use and the mothers rotary ball.. works wonders quick. I will have to pick one of those up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTMD8R_SS Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Yup i clean my tips every time i wash the truck, to preven the build up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Silv Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Yup i clean my tips every time i wash the truck, to preven the build up. The tough part is, is the harsh winters in ND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK04SS Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 drench em with WD40 or Tarminator then wash off. Thats what I did today and mine haven't been cleaned since the end of summer. They look somewhat new again, but it's break up time up here, so I didnt want to polish em only to have em get dirty again. Eagle One Nano metal polish is really good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTMD8R_SS Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 The tough part is, is the harsh winters in ND. Didn't think of that. Since it's always nice and sunny most of the time here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 zephyr pro 40 FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitches040 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 (edited) Since I wash my truck almost weekly at the DPW ... I usually use some of their ZEP Brake Wash/Cleaner ... Quick spray, wait a minute and wash off with your regular wash mitt and soap. It takes any and all carbon and gunk buildup right off, but it does eat the wax off the truck, so watch where you spray, and be quick with a hose ... But they do shine up nicely!!!!! --->> EDIT - Make sure you do this LAST!!!! Once you get Brake Wash/Cleaner in your wash mitt, nothing for soap will foam up anymore. It kills any and all suds .... Then wash and rinse your mitt well. Edited March 24, 2008 by Stitches040 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Silv Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Since I wash my truck almost weekly at the DPW ... I usually use some of the ZEP Brake Wash/Cleaner ... Quick spray, wait a minute and wash off with your regular wash mitt and soap. It takes any and all carbon and gunk buildup right off, but it does eat the wax off the truck, so watch where you spray, and be quick with a hose ... But they do shine up nicely!!!!! Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 soak them in Simple Green for 2 minutes, scrub with a sponge/mitt, then rinse.......polish with Blue Magic Metal Polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitches040 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Part II - To my cleaning tip --->> EDIT - Make sure you do this LAST!!!! Once you get Brake Wash/Cleaner in your wash mitt, nothing for soap will foam up anymore. It kills any and all suds .... Then wash and rinse your mitt well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Silv Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Part II - To my cleaning tip --->> EDIT - Make sure you do this LAST!!!! Once you get Brake Wash/Cleaner in your wash mitt, nothing for soap will foam up anymore. It kills any and all suds .... Then wash and rinse your mitt well. I have a special mitt for my wheels and exaust tip. I wouldn't let this mit touch my paint. But thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badkarma Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 zephyr pro 40 FTW! Im glad someone else has seen the light! That stuff is awsome, been using it for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drako Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Brake cleaner, rinse, then mothers "BILLET" polish which is the "best" or your money back. It shines up well and fairly easily with it. I have been thinking of picking up the power ball mini..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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