CAB Tail Pipe Surface Cleaning Stainless Steel Cleaning, Protecting and Weather Stripping WARNING! Even high quality stainless steel parts can rust under prolonged exposure to salt water, especially when the salt-laden moisture is held against the metal surface by road grime. It is, therefore, important to frequently clean salty moisture and grime from stainless steel surfaces. Always allow hot surfaces to cool down before attempting to work near them. Failure to comply may result in death or personal injury. Frequent washings of the vehicle are required to remove grime and contaminants that can stain and oxidize paint and accelerate corrosion of plated and polished metal surfaces.
To maintain your quality finish, wash with a soft cloth, mild soap and water or glass cleaner. A non-abrasive chrome polish can be used sparingly on hard to clean areas. Do Not clean your high heat chrome using scouring pads, abrasive chrome polish, highly acidic chemical cleaners or any other abrasive cleaners. Waxing offers added protection against staining and oxidation. But to allow enough time for your truck's finish to cure, wait about 30 days after the date of manufacture before waxing. Do not apply wax in the hot sun and do not friction burn the paint with a buffing machine.
If surface rust is encountered, wash the surface and use a commercial polishing compound to clean off the rust, followed by a coating of wax. 5 Never use steel wool when cleaning stainless steel because minute particles of the steel wool can embed in the surface of the stainless steel and cause rust staining. Occasionally spray weather-stripping on doors and windows with silicone compound to help preserve resiliency. This is especially useful in freezing weather to prevent doors and windows from sticking shut with ice. 5-72 Y53-6077-1B1 (03/17)