Chrome Exhaust pitting

1MSept11 · 01-12-2012, 08:55 AM

I've had my 1M since Sept and cleaned the chrome tail pipes with brasso every week when I cleaned the car. Suddenly two weeks ago the soot was harder to remove and remained on the chrome.

I cleaned it off with some very fine wire wool but it seemed to have 'pitted' the chrome. I dont want to rub too hard for fear of removing the chrome.

Any suggestions on how to remove the pitting and keep it from happening again?
Thanks

TWD · 01-18-2012, 05:46 PM

Any photos??

I wouldn't be using the Brasso on the exhaust pipes. Simply use a warm water solution with detergent and maybe some baking soda.

It sounds like you clean the car regularly, so no need to be aggressive with them.

If you want a good metal polish that you can use on anything, try Purple Metal Polish.

Hope this helps!

01-12-2012, 08:55 AM	#1
1MSept11 New Member 7 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 1M Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	Chrome Exhaust pitting I've had my 1M since Sept and cleaned the chrome tail pipes with brasso every week when I cleaned the car. Suddenly two weeks ago the soot was harder to remove and remained on the chrome. I cleaned it off with some very fine wire wool but it seemed to have 'pitted' the chrome. I dont want to rub too hard for fear of removing the chrome. Any suggestions on how to remove the pitting and keep it from happening again? Thanks
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TWD 45 Rep 1,051 Posts Drives: All sorts of Cars Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Any photos?? I wouldn't be using the Brasso on the exhaust pipes. Simply use a warm water solution with detergent and maybe some baking soda. It sounds like you clean the car regularly, so no need to be aggressive with them. If you want a good metal polish that you can use on anything, try Purple Metal Polish. Hope this helps!
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