What to use for exhaust tail pipes?

[Mr G]

Hi all,

Our A3 has got pitted/corroded looking tail pipes, what's the best way to spruce these up and give them back the chrome look and add some life back into them?

 

Thanks.

[cliffcoggin]

If chrome polish will not deal with the corrosion, you can buy new chrome trims.

[Steve Q]

You could try good old brasso on them to see if it helps. 

[RShole]

They look pretty done in to me, time for some nice shiny new ones!

These will clean up a bit but they will never be what they were, and probably not that shiny given the amount of corrosion/crap on them just now

[Mr G]

6 hours ago, RShole said:

They look pretty done in to me, time for some nice shiny new ones!

These will clean up a bit but they will never be what they were, and probably not that shiny given the amount of corrosion/crap on them just now

Any recommendations for replacements? Want a standard factory look and finish 

[RShole]

Had a quick search and found these:

https://vwaudiparts.com/audi-a3-8v-mk3-sport-exhaust-tailpipe-trim-55mm-tip-genuine-accessory-8v0071904a-1088-p.asp

 

https://www.audipartsdirect.co.uk/product/audi-exhaust-trim-double-black-chrome-8k0071761a

 

If neither of those options suit you, I would give these guys a call:

https://www.powerflowexhausts.co.uk/powerflow-westmidlands

 

Hope this helps

Chris

[spartacus 68]

If the chrome has deteriorated they might not be worth saving, but you need to wash them first with mild detergent to see what you're dealing with. I see tar spots flung up from the rear wheels, so you can dissolve with a damp microfibre cloth and a dab of petrol. Wear nitrile gloves. in terms of bringing back the polish look, then Autosol paste applied with damp microfibre then buffed off gives good results.