Cleaing the chrome exhaust pipes...? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Arby 330 · 07-26-2005, 01:26 AM

hey guys.... i have the chrome exhaust pipes, and frankly they have not been looking so chrome latlely. I was wondering, what can i clean the pipes with to bring back that great shine? i was in the parts department at my dealer and i aksed one of the guys there and he said he uses soft steal wool.... i really dont want to try that crazy idea unless i get some backup on that... scratching my car would be the last thing i would want to do when i was intending to clean it. thanks in advance for the advice
RB

impulsebrklyn · 07-26-2005, 01:34 AM

English Custom Polish makes the best metal polishes. Get the Hot Environment and Chrome or listed as Hot Chrome. Its made specifically so it can work in areas were it gets hot. I use it on my wheels and my exhaust. Ive tried just about everything you can get in autozone or pepboys nothing compares to this stuff.

Hell no on the steel wool, it will scratch!

http://www.englishcustompolishing.co...hotchrome.html

BMW Enthusiast · 07-26-2005, 07:23 AM

You could also try Wenol. I've used for years on my exhausts and it works well.

Arby 330 · 07-26-2005, 12:38 PM

thanks for the tip man i think i may just order a bottle...
RB

E90Fleet · 07-26-2005, 12:55 PM

I have found cleaning the tips with the normal car soap when washing the ar keeps them looking good for a long time

If the do get stained/ discolored or something you could use some liquid meguiars metal polish or some type of liquid or paste chrome polish

07-26-2005, 01:26 AM	#1
Arby 330 First Lieutenant Drives: jet black 330 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Myers, FLorida Posts: 310 iTrader: (0)	Cleaing the chrome exhaust pipes...? hey guys.... i have the chrome exhaust pipes, and frankly they have not been looking so chrome latlely. I was wondering, what can i clean the pipes with to bring back that great shine? i was in the parts department at my dealer and i aksed one of the guys there and he said he uses soft steal wool.... i really dont want to try that crazy idea unless i get some backup on that... scratching my car would be the last thing i would want to do when i was intending to clean it. thanks in advance for the advice RB __________________ 330i- Jet Black/black leather/aluminum trim/sports/premium/nav-IDrive ....every single option available (steptronic ) 5% suntek- all the way around (15% strip on front winshield)
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07-26-2005, 12:38 PM	#4
Arby 330 First Lieutenant Drives: jet black 330 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Myers, FLorida Posts: 310 iTrader: (0)	thanks for the tip man i think i may just order a bottle... RB __________________ 330i- Jet Black/black leather/aluminum trim/sports/premium/nav-IDrive ....every single option available (steptronic ) 5% suntek- all the way around (15% strip on front winshield)

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07-26-2005, 01:34 AM	#2
impulsebrklyn First Lieutenant Drives: BMW 330i Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 387 iTrader: (1)	English Custom Polish makes the best metal polishes. Get the Hot Environment and Chrome or listed as Hot Chrome. Its made specifically so it can work in areas were it gets hot. I use it on my wheels and my exhaust. Ive tried just about everything you can get in autozone or pepboys nothing compares to this stuff. Hell no on the steel wool, it will scratch! http://www.englishcustompolishing.co...hotchrome.html

07-26-2005, 07:23 AM	#3
BMW Enthusiast Private Drives: 99 Maxima Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CT Posts: 76 iTrader: (0)	You could also try Wenol. I've used for years on my exhausts and it works well.

07-26-2005, 12:55 PM	#5
E90Fleet Major General Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 7,851 iTrader: (0)	I have found cleaning the tips with the normal car soap when washing the ar keeps them looking good for a long time If the do get stained/ discolored or something you could use some liquid meguiars metal polish or some type of liquid or paste chrome polish