Keeping exhaust tips clean ?

[Denso]

My Exhaust tips are really starting to look very black, i wash them but the soot does not come off. What do you guys use to keep them looking shiney and new ?

[yemski]

I use metal polish each time I wash my car, keeps them looking new.

[terrapen73]

I use http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...=1006&cat=5006 and have pretty good results. I have not used it on a 1M exhaust though but can't think of any reason you couldn't. The tips on my 2002 M Coupe had a very similar looking finish.

[Jezzer]

Solvall autosol metal polish brings them up like new, been using it for years brilliant product
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/solvo...item96634.html

[ChrisBuer]

I use Meguirs NXT metal polish and ultra fine wire wool. Apply the polish after washing and drying the pipes. Leave for 10 mins and then buff with the wire wool. You'll get an amazing finish

This is the wire wool I use:

[Aussie_in_London]

From the start I used Chemical Guys jetseal, gave them 2 coats and they clean straight up every wash, top up on a coat every month....

[Christo]

Also find brasso works very well too

[RaptorKTM]

Install a cutout/dump in the exhaust, should solve the problem.

[Aussie_in_London]

Originally Posted by RaptorKTM

Install a cutout/dump in the exhaust, should solve the problem.

That's a bit of a shitty job don't you think

[1M SUSI]

I just make it a practice to wipe them with a soft cloth every time I'm done driving the car. It may be a PITA but my tips always shine.

[TunedM2C]

Mine are powdercoated black. Any cleaning recommendations?

[rapter]

Originally Posted by Tuned1M

Mine are powdercoated black. Any cleaning recommendations?

I want to powder-coat mine, what was the cost and ease of removal of these tips?

[Aussie_in_London]

Originally Posted by rapter

I want to powder-coat mine, what was the cost and ease of removal of these tips?

He runs an after market exhaust system

[Underwood]

I usually use "lacknafta", which according to google translate is "mineral spirits" in english... Works like a charm, removes tarmac aswell.

[v1k0d3n]

Works perfectly, no elbow grease, and no mess. This (or a like product) is what you should be using:

[CH1M]

If you have access to Sonax products, grab yourself a tube of their chrome and alupaste. I have used it with great results.
It's durable, removes contaminants and tends to help coat the metal to prevent dirt/exhaust build up.

http://www.sonax.com/Car-Care/Produc...hrome-alupaste

As Aussie_in_London says, an application of CG Jetseal works a treat for that added base layer of protection.

[hybris4u]

Meguiar's NXT All Metal Polysh

[1SerieStud]

Originally Posted by Christo

Also find brasso works very well too

BINGO!!! I thought I was the only one who used this product. It's a phenomenal metal polisher which literally eats through the gunk on the exhaust tips, effortlessly. I also noticed that after using this product, it's a lot easier to keep the tips clean.

[Denso]

Thanks for all the suggestions, i am looking forward to getting the tips looking like new again

[Shost]

Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

BINGO!!! I thought I was the only one who used this product. It's a phenomenal metal polisher which literally eats through the gunk on the exhaust tips, effortlessly. I also noticed that after using this product, it's a lot easier to keep the tips clean.

I've been using Brasso - as it cuts nicely through the soot. I brought some Megs Metyl polish and tried it but reverted back to the brasso as it was best at getting the tough soot off after I hadn't washed the car in about 5 weeks and 500miles (sorry).

Used the brasso on the heavily sooty bits especially and hopefully the megs will protect a little more!

[mrow]

I've just sprayed some simple green on there and rubbed it off with a microfiber cloth. Works perfect.

[kjmez]

Originally Posted by Jezzer

Solvall autosol metal polish brings them up like new, been using it for years brilliant product
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/solvo...item96634.html

Got some last night on your recommendation. Thanks again Jez.