Re: The tailpipes.
We had a 05 limited Roadster that we just replaced. I always thought the tail pipe tips were a "brushed Aluminum" look. So 3M pad and some simple green seem to work well. I tried the different grades of 3M pad, and settled for fine. It seem to better match the rest of the "Brushed Aluminum" trim on the rest of the car. If you want to further the polished look, step through the different grits af compounds. Visit Eastwood.com, you can read, learn and purchase. If you need help, let me know, I may have the answer. I just took a set of stock 89 Mustang GT rough aluminum valve covers, and sanded them, polished them to a mirror finish. little work, and I got my aluminum polish valve covers. I also obtain a full set of Old School aluminum slotted rims. (2) 15 x 8 and (2) 15 x 10. They were corroded bad. With very careful polishing, was able to restore the rims and still see the orginal machine work. They look cool on my 66 mustang, with it lowered 1inch.