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Exhaust outlet stains on CTS Vsport

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    • August 14, 2014 at 9:29 am #66288
      fstickel
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      Is the any fix for the exhaust stain that accumulates on the chrome outlets?

    • August 14, 2014 at 11:44 am #66299
      GM Authority Staff
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      I should preface this by saying that I haven’t dealt with the outlets on the Vsport specifically. But from my experience with turbocharged engines (like the 2.0T on the ATS), what has worked best is to use a non-scuffing/detailing steel wool to remove the stains from the tips, and then to protect/seal the tips using a chrome protectant like this one by Wenol:

      http://www.autogeek.net/wenol1.html

      Hope that helps, and congrats on one sweet ride!

    • August 19, 2014 at 12:29 pm #66657
      listerg
      Participant

      I’m starting to see the same condition on the chrome outlets on my 2014 Impala LTZ.
      Not impressed.

    • August 19, 2014 at 1:29 pm #66664
      GM Authority Staff
      Moderator

      That’s the price of a a cool integrated exhaust like on the Impala. Solution: clean ’em! That’s what car care is all about.

      “Those who care to take care of their cars will reap the rewards in the long term”.
      – someone, somewhere

    • September 7, 2014 at 1:01 am #68604
      greatday43
      Participant

      I use and recommend Meguiar’s Mag & Aluminum polish on the exhaust tips in my 2013 ATS Performance Edition 3.6. Very easy to use and works like magic.

    • September 7, 2014 at 12:42 pm #68632
      GM Authority Staff
      Moderator

      You can also use a 00 Brillo pad with some water to clean them first, and then use the polish mentioned by @greatday43 to polish/protect them.

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