Dirty exhaust tips

Paul330d · 02-21-2007, 11:36 AM

My nice shiny chrome tips are dirty around the bottom of the inside lip and try as I might, I cannot shift the stains. I have tried alloy wheel cleaner which helps a little, but has anyone found a better way of restoring delivery-day shine?

Day of delivery and now:

EDIT: well, I tried some chrome cleaner, as you suggested. Wow!! I would say that it has restored about 80% of the shine and got rid of all the staining. Judge for yourselves (photo n°3 below). Thanks for all your advice

mds82 · 02-21-2007, 11:57 AM

Mothers chrome polish. works like a charm

Paul330d · 02-21-2007, 12:49 PM

Thanks, I'll try some.

roller84 · 02-21-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mds82

Mothers chrome polish. works like a charm

I can't personally vouch for the product but can vouch for mds82's exhaust. Last time I saw his tips at the meet I could not believe how clean they were. It looked like he had just installed the exhaust that day.

cm3rc · 02-21-2007, 06:19 PM

i use a soft brush and soap

i could try mothers..

MonacoBimm · 02-21-2007, 06:41 PM

I need to try some. Mine doesnt even look chrome.

Ninjaneer · 02-21-2007, 08:38 PM

I got P21S Multi-Surface Finish Restorer, works great. bmwexecutive recommended it (pander5 originally recommended it to him) at one of the meets.

But if people are happy with Mothers then try that. Looks like it's $5 cheaper than the P21S stuff.

picus · 02-21-2007, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjaneer

I got P21S Multi-Surface Finish Restorer, works great. bmwexecutive recommended it (pander5 originally recommended it to him) at one of the meets.

But if people are happy with Mothers then try that. Looks like it's $5 cheaper than the P21S stuff.

^^ I love that stuff. I like P21S polishing soap too. Mothers Chrome polish is also good.

montreal_bimmer · 02-21-2007, 09:39 PM

nice i have to try the mothers stuff too.

BK · 02-22-2007, 12:05 AM

I've used the Mothers polish and it works well.

Odd, on the 330i, the left exhaust pipe gets sooty. The 330d looks like it does the opposite.

shragon · 02-22-2007, 02:17 PM

i was going to suggest chrome polish too.

Paul330d · 02-23-2007, 01:51 AM

Thanks for your advice, everybody. Chrome polish is kind of the obvious solution, but I hadn't thought of it

See the result after 2 minutes' cleaning in the 3rd picture above.

Ninjaneer · 02-23-2007, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul330d

Thanks for your advice, everybody. Chrome polish is kind of the obvious solution, but I hadn't thought of it

See the result after 2 minutes' cleaning in the 3rd picture above.

Looks good

Autobot · 02-27-2007, 11:01 PM

I have used Blue Magic for all kinds of metal especially chrome. However, only to remove that stuff on the insides of your pipes, as it is a little bit abrasive (you can feel it a little bit when you run it between your fingers.) I use it for any and all chrome on my motorcycle.

TiAg335i · 03-03-2007, 02:45 PM

Just curious, has anyone here polished their 335i E90/E92 exhaust tips to a brilliant chrome finish instead of the stock, satin finish? How does it look?

dmboone25 · 03-03-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TiAg335i

Just curious, has anyone here polished their 335i E90/E92 exhaust tips to a brilliant chrome finish instead of the stock, satin finish? How does it look?

I think that would look pretty nice.

02-21-2007, 11:36 AM	#1
Paul330d Torque junky 115 Rep 1,688 Posts Drives: Remapped e90 330d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: France (UK expat) iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330d [0.00] 2005 Fiat Panda 4x4 [0.00]	Dirty exhaust tips - how to clean? EDIT: excellent results My nice shiny chrome tips are dirty around the bottom of the inside lip and try as I might, I cannot shift the stains. I have tried alloy wheel cleaner which helps a little, but has anyone found a better way of restoring delivery-day shine? Day of delivery and now: EDIT: well, I tried some chrome cleaner, as you suggested. Wow!! I would say that it has restored about 80% of the shine and got rid of all the staining. Judge for yourselves (photo n°3 below). Thanks for all your advice Attached Images __________________ www.greenkeepers.fr - spécialiste des tondeuses à gazon hélicoïdales atco qualcast ransomes lawnflite Last edited by Paul330d; 02-22-2007 at 08:30 AM..
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mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	Mothers chrome polish. works like a charm
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Paul330d Torque junky 115 Rep 1,688 Posts Drives: Remapped e90 330d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: France (UK expat) iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330d [0.00] 2005 Fiat Panda 4x4 [0.00]	Thanks, I'll try some. __________________ www.greenkeepers.fr - spécialiste des tondeuses à gazon hélicoïdales atco qualcast ransomes lawnflite
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cm3rc Colonel 85 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ferndale MI iTrader: (8) Garage List 06 325i [0.00]	i use a soft brush and soap i could try mothers.. __________________ www.socale90.com
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MonacoBimm Banned 44 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: Sapp. Black 330i(2nd e90) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Panama City, Panama iTrader: (1)	I need to try some. Mine doesnt even look chrome.
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Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 141 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I got P21S Multi-Surface Finish Restorer, works great. bmwexecutive recommended it (pander5 originally recommended it to him) at one of the meets. But if people are happy with Mothers then try that. Looks like it's $5 cheaper than the P21S stuff. __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I've used the Mothers polish and it works well. Odd, on the 330i, the left exhaust pipe gets sooty. The 330d looks like it does the opposite. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	i was going to suggest chrome polish too. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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Paul330d Torque junky 115 Rep 1,688 Posts Drives: Remapped e90 330d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: France (UK expat) iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330d [0.00] 2005 Fiat Panda 4x4 [0.00]	Thanks for your advice, everybody. Chrome polish is kind of the obvious solution, but I hadn't thought of it See the result after 2 minutes' cleaning in the 3rd picture above. __________________ www.greenkeepers.fr - spécialiste des tondeuses à gazon hélicoïdales atco qualcast ransomes lawnflite
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Autobot Brigadier General 84 Rep 3,106 Posts Drives: 15 F22 M235 6MT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (8)	I have used Blue Magic for all kinds of metal especially chrome. However, only to remove that stuff on the insides of your pipes, as it is a little bit abrasive (you can feel it a little bit when you run it between your fingers.) I use it for any and all chrome on my motorcycle.
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TiAg335i Trance Life 315 Rep 4,706 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	Just curious, has anyone here polished their 335i E90/E92 exhaust tips to a brilliant chrome finish instead of the stock, satin finish? How does it look?
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