Just the tip ;)

///Mandy · 07-26-2012, 06:42 AM

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Guys better wife us up quick. We are a rare breed

She knows!

benzo23 · 07-26-2012, 01:46 PM

You're the only one on the forum who could generate 6 pages and over 110+ replies just for talking about nasty exhaust tips lmao...

benzo23 · 07-26-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mandy

She knows!

No wife = Happy life lol

Sara · 07-26-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by benzo23

You're the only one on the forum who could generate 6 pages and over 110+ replies just for talking about nasty exhaust tips lmao...

I had a 30 page 300+ reply over 20,000 views on a chirpping noise..

335REGULATION · 08-05-2012, 07:43 PM

Had tried doing the interior of the tips with brake cleaner and a dofferent type of wool, but did not work, although one of the bmw technicians recommended ot.

Going to do this soon. So, my question is do you use the steel wool with some sort of cleaner or with the polish? Thanks in advance!

Otruba_843 · 08-07-2012, 10:39 AM

Sorry for the Crappy pics. It had just rained and the humidity is 100% at 90 degrees

Sprayed and wiped down with rim cleaner, then applied mothers metal polish, then steel wool 0000 grade, then a wipe down and reapplied polish again.

Before:

When i bought the car from the dealer used, the tips had all that crud around them and this is what happens when the previous owner does not clean the tips for 3 years

. It eats away the metal. The area is on the lower part of the tip and this was kind of a during picture.

After:

Otruba_843 · 08-07-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 335REGULATION

Had tried doing the interior of the tips with brake cleaner and a dofferent type of wool, but did not work, although one of the bmw technicians recommended ot.

Going to do this soon. So, my question is do you use the steel wool with some sort of cleaner or with the polish? Thanks in advance!

I put a coat of polish on, but didn't work it in, then took the steel wool to the polish to at least have some sort of lubricant.

BrandonMarkelW · 08-07-2012, 10:47 AM

I had the same problem as those above and so i tried the steel wool yesterday the 0000 grade and it RUINED the finish on my 2008 335i tips. I have the dull finish on mine so maybe they changed it after 2008 but please BEWARE with the steel wool. just do a test spot first down under the tip. You dont want to end up with scratched tips........

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 08-07-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BrandonMarkelW

I had the same problem as those above and so i tried the steel wool yesterday the 0000 grade and it RUINED the finish on my 2008 335i tips. I have the dull finish on mine so maybe they changed it after 2008 but please BEWARE with the steel wool. just do a test spot first down under the tip. You dont want to end up with scratched tips........

Yea steel wool is not a good idea. If you want to take a conservative approach some simple rubbing compound with a rag would be better, followed up with a metal polish and buff.

Meeni · 08-11-2012, 05:29 PM

Thank you girls, that has been very inspirational for my week end!

2ndname · 08-11-2012, 08:58 PM

Looking at the first pic, I thought you had painted tips, hehe.

tamster00 · 08-13-2012, 03:59 AM

I use Flitz to clean my tail pipes. Polishes and makes it easy to clean when its all grimy.

Otruba_843 · 08-13-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tamster00

I use Flitz to clean my tail pipes. Polishes and makes it easy to clean when its all grimy.

Use it on my brothers headlights to clean them and on the boat too. That stuff is pretty expensive, what is it 25$ for a tube?

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335REGULATION Lieutenant 82 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Coupe MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Had tried doing the interior of the tips with brake cleaner and a dofferent type of wool, but did not work, although one of the bmw technicians recommended ot. Going to do this soon. So, my question is do you use the steel wool with some sort of cleaner or with the polish? Thanks in advance! __________________ 2011 335is Coupe MT/Space Grey/Saddle Brown/Sunroof Delete/Stripper Car
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Otruba_843 Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,509 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Egg Harbor - Athens iTrader: (0)	Sorry for the Crappy pics. It had just rained and the humidity is 100% at 90 degrees Sprayed and wiped down with rim cleaner, then applied mothers metal polish, then steel wool 0000 grade, then a wipe down and reapplied polish again. Before: When i bought the car from the dealer used, the tips had all that crud around them and this is what happens when the previous owner does not clean the tips for 3 years. It eats away the metal. The area is on the lower part of the tip and this was kind of a during picture. After: __________________ 2009 E90 328i Monaco Blue premium/idrive/convience/logic-7/cold weather/ xenons/ saddle brown interior
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BrandonMarkelW 2nd is 1st in my opinion 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2008 335i/sport/technology/6mt Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: petoskey mi iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem as those above and so i tried the steel wool yesterday the 0000 grade and it RUINED the finish on my 2008 335i tips. I have the dull finish on mine so maybe they changed it after 2008 but please BEWARE with the steel wool. just do a test spot first down under the tip. You dont want to end up with scratched tips........
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tamster00 Uhh, Hi =) 9 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 11' E90 335i, 12' Fit Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Daly City iTrader: (2)	I use Flitz to clean my tail pipes. Polishes and makes it easy to clean when its all grimy. __________________ Was - 08' E90 328i\|Sparkling Graphite Metallic\|AA Tune\|Steptronic\|Navigation\|Comfort Access\|Sport\|Matte Black Kidneys Now - 11' E90 335i Performance Edition\|Space Gray Metallic\|Sport\|Premium\|Navigation\|Steptronic\|JB4\|E R Charge Pipe\|HP Autowerks Foam Filter
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