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barnsdale · 03-11-2013, 08:26 AM

I'm thinking about installing a new exhaust but before I do this I would like to bring my stock exhaust tips back to new condition.

They are pretty stained with dirt and grime...I tried using my heavy duty rim cleaner and it didn't even clean them lol and this stuff is pretty heavy duty.

Can anyone recommend a good product for cleaning/polishing the tips?

Kgolf31 · 03-11-2013, 08:56 AM

Usually any good OTC metal polish with #0000 steel wool will do the trick.

I personally use chemical guys metal polish and sealant with the steel wool

Bmwbreed · 03-11-2013, 10:14 AM

Aircraft cleaner would probobly work and the a polish after. However you have just reinforced my reasoning for cleaning my exhaust tips once a week with rim cleaner so they never get heavy dirt. I also wax them ocationally. Keeps them super polished snd shiney like black chrome should be.

cheshirecat79 · 03-11-2013, 10:40 AM

This is what I suggest:

http://www.autogeek.net/p153.html

cvandenhaute · 03-11-2013, 05:44 PM

I am not too sure about any of it: the 128i has anodized tips and I don't think that what works well on Stainless Steel or Chrome is ideal for anodized finish, I tried one typical product for chrome from a autoparts store and it removed some of the finish, since then I only use water, soap and I gently buff with a old (used) Scotchbrite

03-11-2013, 08:26 AM	#1
barnsdale Private Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 69 iTrader: (0)	Washing/Polishing Exhaust Tips I'm thinking about installing a new exhaust but before I do this I would like to bring my stock exhaust tips back to new condition. They are pretty stained with dirt and grime...I tried using my heavy duty rim cleaner and it didn't even clean them lol and this stuff is pretty heavy duty. Can anyone recommend a good product for cleaning/polishing the tips?
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03-11-2013, 08:56 AM	#2
Kgolf31 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,535 iTrader: (2)	Usually any good OTC metal polish with #0000 steel wool will do the trick. I personally use chemical guys metal polish and sealant with the steel wool __________________ 07 Z4M Coupe: 235/265 Hankook RS3, H&R E46 M3 30mm Front Sway Bar, Hawk HP+ Pads, Vorshlag Wheel Stud Conversion 12 128i Coupe: Stock, for now

03-11-2013, 05:44 PM	#5
cvandenhaute Second Lieutenant Drives: '11 128i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 240 iTrader: (0)	I am not too sure about any of it: the 128i has anodized tips and I don't think that what works well on Stainless Steel or Chrome is ideal for anodized finish, I tried one typical product for chrome from a autoparts store and it removed some of the finish, since then I only use water, soap and I gently buff with a old (used) Scotchbrite __________________ 128i manual, AW, Boston Terra Leather, Sport package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, HK sound

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03-11-2013, 10:14 AM	#3
Bmwbreed Captain Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rota Spain (US Forces) Posts: 973 iTrader: (3)	Aircraft cleaner would probobly work and the a polish after. However you have just reinforced my reasoning for cleaning my exhaust tips once a week with rim cleaner so they never get heavy dirt. I also wax them ocationally. Keeps them super polished snd shiney like black chrome should be.

03-11-2013, 10:40 AM	#4
cheshirecat79 Second Lieutenant Drives: 370z & 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Posts: 287 iTrader: (0)	This is what I suggest: http://www.autogeek.net/p153.html