'Stained' exhausts

Palmnuts · 03-22-2009, 04:51 PM

My car has some black stains on the edges of the chromed tailpipes that I just cannot get rid of. I've tried Autosol stainless steel polish, I've tried using an abrasive brush and I've tried a cutting polish (Autoglym Paint Renovator)...nothing will shift the marks.

I've never had this issue before but I guess that's because most of my previous cars have been owned by me from new and I've always kept them in good nick.

Does anyone know what I need to do to get these chrome tips looking like new?

CD · 03-22-2009, 04:58 PM

hmm well i know its a completely different car with regard to exhaust emissions, but i have noticed a lot on mine too. I used 'Meguiars NXT Generation All Metal Polish' on mine, and they came up like new

(for anyone who has wheels like mine i also use this stuff on my stainless dishes on my wheels and it gives an unbelievable shine)

jinjur · 03-23-2009, 02:37 AM

SILVO FTMFW

quattrogmbh · 03-23-2009, 04:44 PM

Steel wool and Peek metal polish

JLR1969 · 03-23-2009, 04:51 PM

Poorboys wheel sealant

Palmnuts · 03-23-2009, 04:58 PM

Thanks for the responses so far...the Peek polish and wire wool is cheaper than the Meguiers option so I'm trying that first...just ordered some Peek!

madman · 03-23-2009, 07:02 PM

I use Astonish Pan cleaner....YES... PAN CLEANER!

It may sound stupid but it works a treat. I use it on my pipe and it comes up like new. Just use with a damp cloth and rub hard.

Leaves no marks.

pjs · 03-24-2009, 04:37 PM

Autoglym Metal Polish is the answer, works on all sorts of stuff, and I've still got two shiny pipes after 70k miles

willhollin · 03-24-2009, 04:41 PM

I use Peek polish to keep my tip nice and clean.

madman · 03-24-2009, 04:49 PM

That sounds painful Will.

henwoodl · 03-25-2009, 06:00 AM

Brasso and about 15 minutes rubbing took the crap off mine (16000 miles worth of crap to be precise)

Zk1 · 03-25-2009, 03:58 PM

cillic bang is a fucking crime to use it gave me a deep burning sensation in my hands,
I was being thick and not wearing gloves. got the exhaust clean , but boy did it hurt.
Cillic bang is so abrasive you could use it to take black stripes of zebras- DO NOT USE !

03-22-2009, 04:51 PM	#1
Palmnuts Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,957 Posts Drives: Huracan Evo & M8 GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leicestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	'Stained' exhausts My car has some black stains on the edges of the chromed tailpipes that I just cannot get rid of. I've tried Autosol stainless steel polish, I've tried using an abrasive brush and I've tried a cutting polish (Autoglym Paint Renovator)...nothing will shift the marks. I've never had this issue before but I guess that's because most of my previous cars have been owned by me from new and I've always kept them in good nick. Does anyone know what I need to do to get these chrome tips looking like new?
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03-22-2009, 04:58 PM	#2
CD gone ... but i will be back ! 62 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: 335D Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England (north) iTrader: (0)	hmm well i know its a completely different car with regard to exhaust emissions, but i have noticed a lot on mine too. I used 'Meguiars NXT Generation All Metal Polish' on mine, and they came up like new (for anyone who has wheels like mine i also use this stuff on my stainless dishes on my wheels and it gives an unbelievable shine) __________________ E92 335D / QUAIFE LSD / EIBACH / DIMISA / REMAP / 19" HAMANN EDITION RACE REPS ... USUALLY WITH A HEALTHY SPLATTERING OF GOOD OLD YORKSHIRE MUD ...
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03-23-2009, 02:37 AM	#3
jinjur yes....spelt with J's 55 Rep 963 Posts Drives: F31 325D MSport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NoRtH eYeLaNd iTrader: (0)	SILVO FTMFW
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quattrogmbh Captain 23 Rep 635 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Location iTrader: (0)	Steel wool and Peek metal polish
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JLR1969 Major General 1882 Rep 7,000 Posts Drives: Kubota GR1600 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England iTrader: (1)	Poorboys wheel sealant
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03-23-2009, 04:58 PM	#6
Palmnuts Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,957 Posts Drives: Huracan Evo & M8 GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leicestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses so far...the Peek polish and wire wool is cheaper than the Meguiers option so I'm trying that first...just ordered some Peek!
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03-23-2009, 07:02 PM	#7
madman Major 108 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I use Astonish Pan cleaner....YES... PAN CLEANER! It may sound stupid but it works a treat. I use it on my pipe and it comes up like new. Just use with a damp cloth and rub hard. Leaves no marks. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
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pjs Colonel 274 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NORTH iTrader: (1)	Autoglym Metal Polish is the answer, works on all sorts of stuff, and I've still got two shiny pipes after 70k miles
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willhollin Major General 268 Rep 9,915 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	I use Peek polish to keep my tip nice and clean.
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madman Major 108 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK iTrader: (0)	That sounds painful Will. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
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henwoodl Private 12 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 Alpina B3 Biturbo Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Alpina B3 Bitu ... [0.00]	Brasso and about 15 minutes rubbing took the crap off mine (16000 miles worth of crap to be precise) __________________ Lee Current: Alpina B3 Biturbo, Black Sapphire, Saddle Brown Leather Previous: Mercedes SL350, 545i, 330Ci, Z4 3.0i, 325Ci
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Zk1 Lieutenant 31 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	cillic bang is a fucking crime to use it gave me a deep burning sensation in my hands, I was being thick and not wearing gloves. got the exhaust clean , but boy did it hurt. Cillic bang is so abrasive you could use it to take black stripes of zebras- DO NOT USE ! __________________
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