Cleaning crusty exhaust tips?
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Cleaning crusty exhaust tips?
While I've always meticulously washed & waxed, I've given little attention to my exhaust tips... Thus, they are rather crusty and blackened. I've tired a couple of products like wheel cleaners and even taken a Brillo pad to them. But I've only been able to get them about 50% clean and shiny.
Anybody know a surefire method to clean exhaust tips?
Anybody know a surefire method to clean exhaust tips?
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are they dirty
or 'cooked'?
you can clean dirty
can't clean cooked ..... (by cooked I'm referring to 'blueing' from heat ... ya can't polish this out.)
same thing as wheel brake dust
if you get it off when fresh ... no biggie
let it cook in ..... game over, it is there unless you grind it off and then you have another issue .....
or 'cooked'?
you can clean dirty
can't clean cooked ..... (by cooked I'm referring to 'blueing' from heat ... ya can't polish this out.)
same thing as wheel brake dust
if you get it off when fresh ... no biggie
let it cook in ..... game over, it is there unless you grind it off and then you have another issue .....
Last edited by Capt_bj; 06-15-2017 at 08:59 AM.
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For Clean your exhaust use Labocosmetica #Cronos
It's a fantastic product specifically formulated for Wash and decarbonize exhaust.
labocosmetica its an Italian Brand ..i dont know if you can find it in America
I buy on this site https://www.lacuradellauto.it/laboco...te-250-ml.html
And this is a video of #cronos in action
http://www.labocosmetica.com/cronos.html
It's a fantastic product specifically formulated for Wash and decarbonize exhaust.
labocosmetica its an Italian Brand ..i dont know if you can find it in America
I buy on this site https://www.lacuradellauto.it/laboco...te-250-ml.html
And this is a video of #cronos in action
http://www.labocosmetica.com/cronos.html
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p.s.
if they are really nasty
have you considered just replacing 'em
they are a sep' piece from the actual exhaust .... if we're talking an OE exhaust ...
http://www.outmotoring.com/_search.p...ip&categoryid=
if they are really nasty
have you considered just replacing 'em
they are a sep' piece from the actual exhaust .... if we're talking an OE exhaust ...
http://www.outmotoring.com/_search.p...ip&categoryid=
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Barkeeper's Friend has always been a great metal trick. I also use Some of the automotive metal polishes available otc from the local shops. Seem to be abrasive enough to get the carbon build-up off with a rag.
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Squirrelly,
What generation is your ride? I have 2 R55's and one F56. Getting the tips on the R55's nice and shiny all over is not much of a problem. But on the F56, I can never get the bottom of the tips clean where all the liquids from the exhaust pass over. I've noticed that this seems to be the case with most F56 exhaust tips.
What generation is your ride? I have 2 R55's and one F56. Getting the tips on the R55's nice and shiny all over is not much of a problem. But on the F56, I can never get the bottom of the tips clean where all the liquids from the exhaust pass over. I've noticed that this seems to be the case with most F56 exhaust tips.
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I use Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and Rust Remover and a pair of old socks, Very easy and outstanding results.
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Just did mine. I have stainless pots and pans, so we had Barkeepers Friend cleaner, thought it’d be a good idea. Sure enough, quick and easy. Took nearly all the carbon off in just a few seconds. Pretty sure my 2016 f55 never had them done (I’m 2nd owner).
baekeepers friend cleaner, water, and microfiber towel.
baekeepers friend cleaner, water, and microfiber towel.
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Cooper S have exhaust tips that can be removed from the pipes for polishing. JCW have solid stainless tips welded to the muffler. I use chrome polish and it works fine.
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