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Old 06-05-04, 09:39 PM
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Default Tail pipe/muffler tip removal or cleaning

Hi,

How do i take the tips off the muffler so i can either clean them or replace them, they i guess turned like a black color i guess from the tail pipe/ muffler smoke!!

Also if anyone knows a cleaning tips that would be great also!

~kia
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Your best bet would probably be getting some new chrome tips. To remove the tips you just have to wiggle them a bit and they just slide off. Then you just get some new tips and have a muffler shop weld them in place.
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i don't think you can take off the tips?
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Yah...just pull and wiggle them a bit....its a tight fit, but it should slide out.
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Default Re: Tail pipe/muffler tip removal or cleaning

Originally posted by Alexus-Kia
Hi,

How do i take the tips off the muffler so i can either clean them or replace them, they i guess turned like a black color i guess from the tail pipe/ muffler smoke!!

Also if anyone knows a cleaning tips that would be great also!

~kia
Try some WD-40 on them, it should work as a cleanser. On my car at least, I have enough clearance around the bumper to wipe the OEM muffler tips just fine without removing them.

And yes, you can definitely remove them like PHML and rgarjr have said--wiggle/twist them side to side while pulling them out.
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Consider this awesome product. Best $4 you'll ever spend

http://www.eagleone.com/_products/0,1035605.asp

Old 06-06-04, 07:27 AM
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Default Re: Cleaning exhaust

Originally posted by lexusk8
Consider this awesome product. Best $4 you'll ever spend

http://www.eagleone.com/_products/0,1035605.asp

yup or some blue magic(great item but stinks...peeeuuuu ) works much better than the neverdull since it leaves a smother looking shine with no marks on the metal

also try
Mothers Polishin’ Pad Metal Polish

Mothers Billet Metal Polish
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Don't forget about Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish

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Originally posted by alredxiii
Don't forget about Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish

i didnt but couldnt find a pic of it but just as good as neverdull but still second to blue magic.
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Thanks guys i will try to pull it off ,First if that goes good i will try one or all of the items listed!!

You guys are a gret help i will post when step one is complete!!

Thanks
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