03-28-2017, 09:02 PM | #1 |
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Chrome exhaust tips turning blue.
I try to polish the black soot from the chrome exhaust tips and noticed the right side is turning blue ( heat) but not the left side. I have tracked the car several times, but was surprised that the chrome would blue so easily. Has anyone else noticed this, or do I have a unique issue:
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04-13-2017, 10:17 AM | #3 |
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The blue tint is not a stain. When steel reaches a certain temperature, the colour property changes. Golf guys use a torch on their putters to create this unique finish. Same as those tips with the blue flame finish. Some have had success with CLR and Naval Jelly, if they both fail, bead/sand blast it. If it was me, I'd keep it, looks great IMO.
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04-15-2017, 06:23 AM | #4 |
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People pay good money to buy tips that look like that. It's a natural process due to the high temps - it's a similar effect to patina, that develops in silver over time.
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Google this if you want to polish it out... how to remove bluing from motorcycle exhaust pipes |
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love the look. I'd keep it.
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