[Luker2222]

I tried cleaning my exhaust tips for the first time ever using fine steel wool, mother's mag and aluminum polish, fine grit sandpaper for the inner tips and a little elbow grease. I think the results are great, anyone can do this in 30-45 mins. Give it a try!

[Luker2222]

Side angle

[Andy198712]

helps to set off the car i think

[AWSB328iM]

Where's the after? Here's mine... and now the new addition and BMW PE Exhaust.

[SiEgs90]

There's a product called Carbon Off that would probably work for exhaust tips.

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by Luker2222

I tried cleaning my exhaust tips for the first time ever using fine steel wool, mother's mag and aluminum polish, fine grit sandpaper for the inner tips and a little elbow grease. I think the results are great, anyone can do this in 30-45 mins. Give it a try!

Seems as if you sanded off the matte silver finish from the bottom and the lip of the tip.

What steel wool grade did you use? I hope it was Steel wool 0000.

[Luker2222]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Seems as if you sanded off the matte silver finish from the bottom and the lip of the tip.

What steel wool grade did you use? I hope it was Steel wool 0000.

I think the matte silver finish on the bottom of the tips was already worn off from years of never being cleaned. I did use 0000 Grade wool and was careful about how much I was rubbing. I think they turned out okay, a lot better than they were before. It should keep me satisfied until I swap the muffler for something a little sportier

[German Straight-6]

The e90 booty looks so damn good with the 328i badge removed

[originalgoods13]

You can also use a clay bar with soap if your tips are not super oxidized and pitted.

[E86Z]

Don't forget these exhaust tips are slipped on. Easiest way to clean them is to yank em off and work on them on your bench

[Needbmwpartzz]

Looks better than b4......but paint that bad boy and make it sparkling.....not hard and you'll have paint leftovers for resprays should the look fade.

[Luker2222]

Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

Looks better than b4......but paint that bad boy and make it sparkling.....not hard and you'll have paint leftovers for resprays should the look fade.

Thanks! What kind of paint is recommended for the tips?

[Needbmwpartzz]

Originally Posted by Luker2222

Thanks! What kind of paint is recommended for the tips?

I used engine enamel paint.

[tylerboland01]

If you want a mirror finish, get a Dremel, a few paper wheels, and decent polish. Takes about 10 minutes and you'll be able too see your face when done.