How to Clean Your Car’s Exhaust Tips--And Why You Should (with VIDEO)

Exhaust tips are an attractive aftermarket add-on that boosts a car's sportiness. You probably had friends gushing back when your rear-end accessories were newly installed, but what does it look like now?

More often than not, aftermarket exhaust tips rarely get the attention they deserve once their initial luster fades. Yet they continue to serve an important function nonetheless, so you should never make the mistake of not cleaning them.

Modern exhaust tips not only direct harmful fumes away from where they shouldn't blow, they can also positively impact your car's performance and fuel economy. With that said, watch this video from Autoblog to learn exactly how to clean those tips for a spectacular shine.