Get some metal polish and the tips clean up in two swipes of a cloth. Rub it on and then rub it off with a clean towel. Works great. Mothers and 3M have worked great for me.
1999 3.0L Cougar: 220fwhp and 200tq
2003 VW Passat W8 with 4 Motion AWD
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