[crm2019]

i just cleaned up my 09 LT1, and i scrubbed the chrome tailpipe with a brush because it was all black and stuff - when i did, some of the chrome came off, and it looks like crap! should my dealer cover that on warranty? all i used was soap, water, and a brush! wtf?!

 

[beach]

I would think so. I've cleaned black residue of our '08s chrome tip for a year now, with the regular washes and it's still in perfect shape.

 

[Wisconsin Proud]

You used a brush on chrome? What did you expect?

Chrome is nothing more than polished metal.

 

[beach]

To clarify in my cleaning case, I've only ever used one of those plastic kitchen "scratchy pads" that's thin, and never had a single issue with the chrome tip--still perfect after 11k of occasional scrubs.

It shouldn't be flaking, even with a brush--unless the brush is metal or some other harsh scratcher/scraper, which is a no-no.