Cleaning the exhaust tip

[DingBat]

Yeah, sounds weird.

I have a '07 speed 3 and I just noticed yesterday that the exhaust tip is starting to get a little carbon "scoring" on it. Probably because I'm not cleaning it as much in this crappy weather.

Is there a way to clean this up? If so, what's the best product?

Cheers

[3GFX]

Well, when its cold I just polisher a bit with a rag.

Once in the odd while I use my rim wax on it as well.

[DingBat]

Hi,

Thanks for the fast response. I've tried just wiping the tip (ew!) but it's not coming clean. I hope the things not corroded already and the carbon is just being pesky. Any ideas?

Cheers.

[3GFX]

Coke.... CLR? Coke usually works but is a pain to work with. Its just something you're gonna have to live with only the outer piece of the tip is stainless.

[kaval]

- Clean it with dishwashing detergent and water, then dry it off.
- Take some metal polish with a terry or microfiber cloth and rub it in until the polish turns black. Repeat until you achieve results that you are happy with.
- Clean it again with dishwashing detergent and dry it off.
- Apply some wax or something to keep it protected. If you use a polish like Meguiar's NXT that has protection already in it, you do not have to clean it again with dishwashing detergent.

Hope that helps.

[3GFX]

There ya go, this guy knows!!!!!!

[3GFX]

+1...not in this weather the salt just bakes on. I clean in the summer :)

[DingBat]

+1...not in this weather the salt just bakes on. I clean in the summer :)

Ah, I can leave it to the summer and clean it then? That's good to know. I just wanted to avoid permanent damage.

Yeah, maybe I'm getting a bit carried away, but I love my car. :)

[zedtech]

NEVRDULL (in a blue tin can at CT). Love this stuff for polishing stainless steel.

[Flagrum_3]

- Clean it with dishwashing detergent and water, then dry it off.
- Take some metal polish with a terry or microfiber cloth and rub it in until the polish turns black. Repeat until you achieve results that you are happy with.
- Clean it again with dishwashing detergent and dry it off.
- Apply some wax or something to keep it protected. If you use a polish like Meguiar's NXT that has protection already in it, you do not have to clean it again with dishwashing detergent.

Hope that helps.

For cleaning, restoring and polishing the metal. I purchased a can of Silvo...buffed in a couple of coats and the stuff works great, tip looks like new.


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[RX9]

that tip always get black, dont border. we got same color :)

[sp3GT]

My Magnaflow gets really black too. When it gets really bad, I just get some snow and and then wipe it with a cloth, lol.

[Wild Weasel]

NEVRDULL (in a blue tin can at CT). Love this stuff for polishing stainless steel.

I use this as well. Love the stuff!

[Virgy]

I use rim cleaner and a small rim polishing ball in a cordless drill. makes it so easy.

[mleblond]

Honestly try this rare product found in Motorsport shops called Autosol Metal Polish. Best 1 step process that leaves no streaks and cleans like a charm. Best 12$ ever spent!

http://autosol.de/

Look it up if you don't believe me! I'm gonna stock up on them while I can find some :P

[oni]

thx for the tip.

[theurgy]

I use 0000 grade steel wool... seems scary but it works great. will not scratch the metal at all.