Best fix for Oxidized Tail Pipes

The KeWeL · 06-12-2011, 06:32 PM

Does anyone know a good fix for removing the blank gunk off of the tail pipes?? The pipes still looks good under the grimy build up. I just want to restore them like new if possible. Should I sand them down??

Help is appreciated, thanks!

Zoraster · 06-12-2011, 06:36 PM

"Bartender's Friend." You can find it at your grocery store.

The KeWeL · 06-12-2011, 06:55 PM

Thanks I will try it out. Is it a liquid or paste??

Zoraster · 06-12-2011, 06:58 PM

It's a powder that you pour onto a thoroughly wet cloth and work into the dirt.

The KeWeL · 06-12-2011, 07:03 PM

TY for the info!

francisomar · 06-12-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoraster

"Bartender's Friend." You can find it at your grocery store.

+1, you can get it at Sam's club, a pack of 3 for $3 with some change

The KeWeL · 06-12-2011, 08:22 PM

Sweet

thanks!

francisomar · 06-12-2011, 08:25 PM

Actually it's called barkeepers friend and is round like ajax but better

dwells · 06-14-2011, 12:57 AM

I use a mix of polishing pastes and 0000 steel wool to get rid of the heavy carbon deposits. The more often you clean them the easier it is.

H4n · 06-14-2011, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dwells

I use a mix of polishing pastes and 0000 steel wool to get rid of the heavy carbon deposits. The more often you clean them the easier it is.

Same here

DLE · 06-14-2011, 09:44 AM

This may sound terrible but I used 200 grit wet/dry sandpaper with WD-40 on my brushed aluminum tips. They now look brand spankin' new. I will get a picture when I get off work. Note : My tips are OEM and brushed.

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Zoraster First Lieutenant 11 Rep 339 Posts Drives: E36, E82, E90 Join Date: May 2010 Location: The First State iTrader: (1)	"Bartender's Friend." You can find it at your grocery store.
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The KeWeL New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 08' E92 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Thanks I will try it out. Is it a liquid or paste?? __________________ Bimmer - BMW Automobiles, Beemer - BMW Motorcycles, Bummer - Non BMW Vehicles..LOL!!
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Zoraster First Lieutenant 11 Rep 339 Posts Drives: E36, E82, E90 Join Date: May 2010 Location: The First State iTrader: (1)	It's a powder that you pour onto a thoroughly wet cloth and work into the dirt.
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The KeWeL New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 08' E92 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	TY for the info! __________________ Bimmer - BMW Automobiles, Beemer - BMW Motorcycles, Bummer - Non BMW Vehicles..LOL!!
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DLE Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328XI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis iTrader: (0)	This may sound terrible but I used 200 grit wet/dry sandpaper with WD-40 on my brushed aluminum tips. They now look brand spankin' new. I will get a picture when I get off work. Note : My tips are OEM and brushed.
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