How to Clean Exhaust Tips?

Sandye90m3 · 01-06-2013, 03:09 PM

Title says it all, how the hell do you clean the exhaust tips to factory new condition? Mine constantly look like this....

gatorfast · 01-06-2013, 03:30 PM

Get some metal polish

Phanto///M · 01-06-2013, 07:11 PM

Was curious about this too. Would like to clean mine aswell. Which brands have been used and trusted by other members?

Bubbles · 01-06-2013, 08:52 PM

never dull, get it from walmart

sensi09 · 01-06-2013, 08:53 PM

Any tips on not getting the metal polish on the rear bumper when cleaning?

Phanto///M · 01-06-2013, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubbles

never dull, get it from walmart

Thanks man. I will have to give that a try.

kevin///mlee · 01-06-2013, 10:14 PM

+1 for never dull. I use it on all my cars

JR M3 · 01-06-2013, 10:33 PM

I use mothers aluminum polish all the time

W Cole · 01-06-2013, 11:23 PM

Are they not clear coated or anything? I used WD-40 and a microfiber towel when they got really dirty. Now as long as I clean them every coupe weeks I am fine with soap and water.

rjd598 · 01-07-2013, 01:48 AM

Apc, soap, and then some metal polish will do the trick. Cg metal polish works great for me

Red_Baron · 01-07-2013, 02:40 AM

Off topic but what did you use to smoke your tail lights? Looks good.

Sandye90m3 · 01-07-2013, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin///mlee

+1 for never dull. I use it on all my cars

Quote:

Originally Posted by W Cole

Are they not clear coated or anything? I used WD-40 and a microfiber towel when they got really dirty. Now as long as I clean them every coupe weeks I am fine with soup and water.

Thanks for the responses guys, I will give a metal polish a shot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red_Baron

Off topic but what did you use to smoke your tail lights? Looks good.

Thanks, I got a local reputable tinting shop to do it for me on medium shade. They just applied this film with a heat gun that molds around your taillights.

You have to be careful though, if someone rear ends you on dark tint they can use it against you in court.

There is also another way you can do it byspray 'tint' I believe but, I like something that is easy to remove

edu09 · 01-09-2013, 11:31 PM

never dull will do the trick, check out some pics how my akra tips were cleaned with this product

Raz335 · 01-10-2013, 12:38 AM

Yup, APC to get the dirt off and then any metal polish (Never dull, mothers, adams etc.) Works every time.

Sandye90m3 · 01-10-2013, 02:16 PM

Just picked up Nevr-Dull from walmart and man my tips look better than when I first bought the car!

Phanto///M · 01-13-2013, 09:37 AM

Upon the suggestions of other I too went out and purchased Nvr Dull and I can also say I have never seen my exhaust tips look so clean. It took about 10 minutes to clean and was pretty simple. I have a Meisterschaft super GT ULW and these are the before and after pics.

passing · 01-15-2013, 08:22 AM

p21s diluted and an ez detail brush.

done.

Templar · 01-15-2013, 08:36 AM

powdercoated black exhaust = never need to clean

thekurgan · 01-15-2013, 05:25 PM

Mothers + 0000 steel wool if needed for the inside.

sensi09 · 01-22-2013, 08:34 PM

Anyone having the chrome on the OEM exhaust starting to peel?

Just cleaned the tips today and they now look permanently dirty towards the bottom with the chrome peeling. Pretty cheap quality for a car that's a little over two years old.

Sandye90m3 · 01-23-2013, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensi09

Anyone having the chrome on the OEM exhaust starting to peel?

Just cleaned the tips today and they now look permanently dirty towards the bottom with the chrome peeling. Pretty cheap quality for a car that's a little over two years old.

This is the first time I'm hearing about this and it should definitely be covered under warranty.

sensi09 · 01-23-2013, 04:47 AM

Warranty has expired. I tried to get a lot of things done/replaced right before 50K and probably would have tried with the tips too if I payed them more notice.

Admittedly I don't pay them too much attention when washing the car and just though it was dirt at the bottom of the tips.

01-06-2013, 03:09 PM	#1
Sandye90m3 Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 470 iTrader: (0)	How to Clean Exhaust Tips? Title says it all, how the hell do you clean the exhaust tips to factory new condition? Mine constantly look like this.... __________________ 2009 BMW M3 E90 =)
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01-06-2013, 08:52 PM	#4
Bubbles Green Bastard Drives: ZCP-Powered Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bishop Bend Posts: 3,523 iTrader: (3)	never dull, get it from walmart __________________

01-06-2013, 11:23 PM	#9
W Cole First Lieutenant Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Coast, CA Posts: 305 iTrader: (3)	Are they not clear coated or anything? I used WD-40 and a microfiber towel when they got really dirty. Now as long as I clean them every coupe weeks I am fine with soap and water. Last edited by W Cole; 01-07-2013 at 11:38 PM.

01-07-2013, 01:48 AM	#10
rjd598 Brigadier General Drives: 10' M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 3,184 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.50] 2000 Nissan Maxima SE [0.00]	Apc, soap, and then some metal polish will do the trick. Cg metal polish works great for me __________________ 10 E90 M3/dct/ztp/zpp/heated seats/eps/19'/iPod retired- 08 535i/nav/prem./L7/ipod retired- 06 325i/nav/prem./sat/xenons/style 128

01-07-2013, 02:40 AM	#11
Red_Baron M3Post DBag Drives: '08 e92 M3, '11 G55 AMG Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DC/VA/PA Posts: 697 iTrader: (0)	Off topic but what did you use to smoke your tail lights? Looks good. __________________

01-06-2013, 03:30 PM	#2
gatorfast Lieutenant Colonel Drives: MR E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla Posts: 1,808 iTrader: (3)	Get some metal polish

01-06-2013, 07:11 PM	#3
Phanto///M Second Lieutenant Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 232 iTrader: (0)	Was curious about this too. Would like to clean mine aswell. Which brands have been used and trusted by other members?

01-06-2013, 08:53 PM	#5
sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal Posts: 1,508 iTrader: (1)	Any tips on not getting the metal polish on the rear bumper when cleaning?

01-06-2013, 10:14 PM	#7
kevin///mlee Private First Class Drives: EX0 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 141 iTrader: (1)	+1 for never dull. I use it on all my cars

01-06-2013, 10:33 PM	#8
JR M3 Member Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 113 iTrader: (0)	I use mothers aluminum polish all the time

01-09-2013, 11:31 PM	#13
edu09 Captain Drives: 2011 M3 E93,JB,Akra Evo Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Doral, FL Posts: 701 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 E93 [4.75]	never dull will do the trick, check out some pics how my akra tips were cleaned with this product Attached Images __________________ 2011 M3 E93 \| Jerez Black, Black Novillo, Carbon Leather trim, M Double-clutch Transmission, Enhanced Premium Sound Sys Mods: Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust / ESS Direct Flash Tune / ADV1 wheels / KW coilover sleeve kit / OSS kit / OEM Rear Lip Spoiler / Macht Schnell Performance filter / RPI scoops / BMW Performance Black Grilles / BMW Wind Deflector / Vorsteiner Front Spoiler / JB side gills

01-10-2013, 12:38 AM	#14
Raz335 Major Drives: BMW M3 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LI,NY Posts: 1,042 iTrader: (2)	Yup, APC to get the dirt off and then any metal polish (Never dull, mothers, adams etc.) Works every time. __________________ Jerez Black/Fox E93 M3 - Prem 2/Cold/Conv/DCT/EDC/19's/Ext Lthr/Crbn Trim/Enhanced Sound/Sat Gone - E92 335i - Sport \|Premium \|Cold \|Nav \|Step W/Paddles \|Comfort Access \|IPOD \|PDC

01-10-2013, 02:16 PM	#15
Sandye90m3 Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 470 iTrader: (0)	Just picked up Nevr-Dull from walmart and man my tips look better than when I first bought the car! __________________ 2009 BMW M3 E90 =)

01-13-2013, 09:37 AM	#16
Phanto///M Second Lieutenant Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 232 iTrader: (0)	Upon the suggestions of other I too went out and purchased Nvr Dull and I can also say I have never seen my exhaust tips look so clean. It took about 10 minutes to clean and was pretty simple. I have a Meisterschaft super GT ULW and these are the before and after pics. Attached Images

01-15-2013, 08:22 AM	#17
passing hey Drives: caprice wagon Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: cruisin down the street in my '64 Posts: 325 iTrader: (4)	p21s diluted and an ez detail brush. done.

01-15-2013, 08:36 AM	#18
Templar Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,699 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [5.00]	powdercoated black exhaust = never need to clean __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '11 Ford F-150 XLT - Supercrew, 4x4, Ecoboost V6, Chrome/Convenience Package, Tow Package

01-15-2013, 05:25 PM	#19
thekurgan Bad Lieutenant Drives: E90M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,883 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Mothers + 0000 steel wool if needed for the inside. __________________ 08 E90M3 6MT Alpinweiss/Carbon

01-22-2013, 08:34 PM	#20
sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal Posts: 1,508 iTrader: (1)	Anyone having the chrome on the OEM exhaust starting to peel? Just cleaned the tips today and they now look permanently dirty towards the bottom with the chrome peeling. Pretty cheap quality for a car that's a little over two years old.

01-23-2013, 04:47 AM	#22
sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal Posts: 1,508 iTrader: (1)	Warranty has expired. I tried to get a lot of things done/replaced right before 50K and probably would have tried with the tips too if I payed them more notice. Admittedly I don't pay them too much attention when washing the car and just though it was dirt at the bottom of the tips.

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