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Buy exhaust tips that fit the diameter of your tail pipe properly. Tips from the cars manufacturer may be the best fit, as these parts are usually specific to the vehicles year, model and type. However, even within car brands, tips may not fit all cars.

Measure the bumper cutouts to ensure the new chrome tips fit. With the wrong-size part, you may damage the bumper, scratch the chrome or be forced to enlarge the cutout. If you decide to go with a larger-size tip, have a professional cut the bumper to avoid cracking.

Pick the length of your tips so that you achieve maximum curb appeal without burning pedestrians shins. Your tips should be long enough to be seen and properly vent the exhaust.

Install the tips when the car is cold. As you slide the tip onto the tailpipe or muffler tip, you will meet resistance, so you want to avoid having the parts expand due to the heat of the engine. In addition, you dont want to burn your fingers as you work with the tailpipe!

Use WD-40 to lubricate the tips as you install them. This will help the tips slide on as far as possible without excess force. You may have to use a rubber mallet to push the tip back fully. Protect the chrome parts with a towel.

Tighten the screws, and check for rattling. Tighten the screws again in about 2 weeks, as they will naturally loosen at first. For weld-on models, you will skip the screws, and weld the tip on for a secure fit.

Fill up a bucket with water and dish soap. Mix it together and dip a clean rag into the bucket. Clean the chrome with the rag. Spread out the rag over the chrome in a circular motion and cover the entire area to remove any dirt and debris.

Pour a dab of vinegar onto another clean rag and rub down the surface. The acidity in vinegar will help get the tarnish and gunk off the chrome. Work in a circular motion just like the soap and water was applied.

Crumple up a small piece of aluminum foil and dip it into some vinegar. Scrub over the rusted and oxidized areas on the chrome and dip the foil back into the vinegar very often. Do not press too hard or the foil may damage the chrome.

Brush the surface with fine grade steel wool and remove any more rust that remains. Pour household cleaner into a bucket and dip a toothbrush into the cleaner. Wipe down the oxidized areas with a toothbrush. Brush off all of the remaining rust. Press down firmly on the toothbrush.

Clean the entire area with water. Dampen a clean rag and wipe down the surface of the chrome in a circular motion to remove any soap and other residue that still remains.