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.

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

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

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

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 

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

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.