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10-04-2012, 06:53 PM | #1 |
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Cleaning your exhaust pipe ends?
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?
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10-05-2012, 05:04 AM | #3 | |
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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
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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.
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Thanks for tips on tips
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10-05-2012, 12:06 PM | #7 |
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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
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10-05-2012, 01:36 PM | #8 |
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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 |
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10-15-2012, 12:11 PM | #11 |
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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/!
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10-16-2012, 08:15 PM | #12 |
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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! |
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10-21-2012, 11:56 AM | #13 |
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+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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