Cleaning your exhaust pipe ends? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

bmwginger · 10-04-2012, 06:53 PM

I have a 335xi, just wondering if anyone has a good method of cleaning the soot from the ends and also what a good product may be to shine them up?

BMW335icoupe · 10-04-2012, 07:32 PM

P21s polishing soap

kiwi29 · 10-05-2012, 05:04 AM

I used eagle 1's polishing wad. First cleaned it with dish soap and then hit it with the wad. Its does an amazing job. Best part, find it at walmart. A little of the wad goes a very long way

Otruba_843 · 10-05-2012, 06:13 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=just+the+tip

Kramzz335i · 10-05-2012, 08:23 AM

simple green and a crappy rag should do the trick, for baked on problems, use a brass brush and it'll be sparkling like new.

MrDummy · 10-05-2012, 08:26 AM

Thanks for tips on tips

Gig103 · 10-05-2012, 12:06 PM

I also use P21s polishing soap and it does a good job. I never put in the elbow grease to get them 100% clean, and some people say to use #0000 steel wool on the insides to really get them spotless. But my car isn't a Concours winner

ericruiz911 · 10-05-2012, 01:36 PM

if i had a dollar for every one of these threads. Best way to get them spotless: purchase a new catback and replace and BAM! New tips ^_^

simple green and scoth-brite pad works for me. Just a timely procedure for something that is going to turn black the second i step on it

Meeni · 10-05-2012, 01:49 PM

blue scotch-brite and polishing compound.

Pete Schweaty · 10-08-2012, 07:48 AM

simple green and a scrubbing sponge.

Detailed Image · 10-15-2012, 12:11 PM

The tips can usually be cleaned with a good metal polish (ie P21S Finish Restorer). Just wipe it on with medium pressure and a soft cloth and it should have an incredible shine. I use the metal polish to spot treat areas on my wheels and trim. We have an article on taking care of them as well here http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...tip-detailing/!

Greg @ DI

jacksonite · 10-16-2012, 08:15 PM

dont waste your money on these products. I use Blue magic polish which is around 4 bucks. I have been using that for years. I started using that on my ducati exhaust tips and i later started using it on ANY aluminum,titanium. I even use it to polish control arms on my n55. im just a clean freak like that i like everything from top to bottom to shine. It is completely! safe and it literally does the job.

Heres how to use Blue Magic Polish:

1. Put on latex gloves
2. Get a finger tip amount and start rubbing the area you want to polish ie(tips, calipers, etc).
3. Using a paper towel or any soft cloth, wipe until the polish and dirt is gone.
4. Re apply as needed until all dirt/grease is gone
5. Enjoy the shine!

N8N · 10-21-2012, 11:56 AM

+1 for eagle one wadding polish. Just don't let your SO try it on her copper bottomed pots and pans, or you'll have to buy a new tin.

Edit: since I just ran my car through the car wash this morning (yeah, I know, it really needs a detail but I don't have the time... just cleaning up little bits and pieces as I can) this thread made me go out and polish my exhaust tips... much better!

Question: it appears that the rolled edge of my tips was painted black. (335i, non-S) was that factory? Doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things, just curious. I originally thought that it was exhaust carbon so I started wiping it with acetone, it's still about half there. Not sure if I should strip it all off or touch it up, and that's more of a "which do I think will look better" kind of decision.

10-04-2012, 06:53 PM	#1
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10-05-2012, 12:06 PM	#7
Gig103 Major Drives: 2008 335xi Sedan 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,248 iTrader: (1)	I also use P21s polishing soap and it does a good job. I never put in the elbow grease to get them 100% clean, and some people say to use #0000 steel wool on the insides to really get them spotless. But my car isn't a Concours winner __________________ 335xi sedan 6MT, Premium, Cold Weather, iDrive, CA, iPod Black Sapphire Metallic, Black Leather, Aluminum Trim European Delivery: April 28 - May 7, 2008 Performance Center Redelivery: July 11, 2008

10-04-2012, 07:32 PM	#2
BMW335icoupe Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Xdrive Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 540 iTrader: (1)	P21s polishing soap

10-05-2012, 01:36 PM	#8
ericruiz911 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2012 Location: MIAMI, FL Posts: 280 iTrader: (0)	if i had a dollar for every one of these threads. Best way to get them spotless: purchase a new catback and replace and BAM! New tips ^_^ simple green and scoth-brite pad works for me. Just a timely procedure for something that is going to turn black the second i step on it

10-05-2012, 01:49 PM	#9
Meeni Gateropode Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN Posts: 781 iTrader: (0)	blue scotch-brite and polishing compound.

10-08-2012, 07:48 AM	#10
Pete Schweaty Lieutenant Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MD Posts: 553 iTrader: (0)	simple green and a scrubbing sponge.

10-15-2012, 12:11 PM	#11
Detailed Image BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Detailed by Detailed Image Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 2,986 iTrader: (5)	The tips can usually be cleaned with a good metal polish (ie P21S Finish Restorer). Just wipe it on with medium pressure and a soft cloth and it should have an incredible shine. I use the metal polish to spot treat areas on my wheels and trim. We have an article on taking care of them as well here http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...tip-detailing/! Greg @ DI __________________ Detailing Guide - SALE Items - FREE Product Give Away - Product Reviews Ask A Pro Detailer Blog - Twitter - Facebook

10-16-2012, 08:15 PM	#12
jacksonite Enlisted Member Drives: 335i N55 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	dont waste your money on these products. I use Blue magic polish which is around 4 bucks. I have been using that for years. I started using that on my ducati exhaust tips and i later started using it on ANY aluminum,titanium. I even use it to polish control arms on my n55. im just a clean freak like that i like everything from top to bottom to shine. It is completely! safe and it literally does the job. Heres how to use Blue Magic Polish: 1. Put on latex gloves 2. Get a finger tip amount and start rubbing the area you want to polish ie(tips, calipers, etc). 3. Using a paper towel or any soft cloth, wipe until the polish and dirt is gone. 4. Re apply as needed until all dirt/grease is gone 5. Enjoy the shine!

10-21-2012, 11:56 AM	#13
N8N Captain Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 906 iTrader: (1)	+1 for eagle one wadding polish. Just don't let your SO try it on her copper bottomed pots and pans, or you'll have to buy a new tin. Edit: since I just ran my car through the car wash this morning (yeah, I know, it really needs a detail but I don't have the time... just cleaning up little bits and pieces as I can) this thread made me go out and polish my exhaust tips... much better! Question: it appears that the rolled edge of my tips was painted black. (335i, non-S) was that factory? Doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things, just curious. I originally thought that it was exhaust carbon so I started wiping it with acetone, it's still about half there. Not sure if I should strip it all off or touch it up, and that's more of a "which do I think will look better" kind of decision. Last edited by N8N; 10-21-2012 at 12:21 PM.

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