Cleaning exhaust tips

VailM3 · 03-27-2013, 04:16 AM

So tips are quite dirty and greying on the 35iS. I read that these are welded on for 35i/35is so will be impossible to remove and clean. Any tisp/products to cut down on the labor of cleaning these? Naturally It is going to take some effort.

Picture below shows they are nice polished, mine are on the side of deep grey almost black by now.

SchweiZ4 · 03-27-2013, 05:21 AM

I am also very interested in advice to clean tips.
Thanks!

ZheHbKa · 03-27-2013, 06:52 AM

i tried few different solutions, one that works best is kitchen stove cleaner. its meant to get grease off. spray it, leave it on for 5 minutes and then use a rough sponge to scrub

teezee · 03-27-2013, 08:19 AM

I use this-

ManiacGT · 03-27-2013, 09:05 AM

I just use a normal household cream cleaner. TBH after a few years they start to pit so there's little that can be done other than replace them eventually. I'd like to swap mine for chrome anyhow.

jparnes1 · 03-27-2013, 09:39 AM

If cleansers don't work, you can use 000 steel wool.

ManiacGT · 03-27-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

If cleansers don't work, you can use 000 steel wool.

The only problem with that, is that the satin finish can come off... I can testify to that...

VailM3 · 03-27-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ManiacGT

I just use a normal household cream cleaner. TBH after a few years they start to pit so there's little that can be done other than replace them eventually. I'd like to swap mine for chrome anyhow.

There any caps for these? its a shame as the 35i/iS are welded on.

ManiacGT · 03-27-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by VailM3

There any caps for these? its a shame as the 35i/iS are welded on.

I've seen a few on ebay that *might* fit, but I think what I may do in summer is saw the existing ones off (saw/grind through the welds) and get the ebay ones of my choice. At least they'll bolt on and be easier to remove and clean.

nicknaz · 03-27-2013, 02:44 PM

i use optimum no rinse and cleaner wax (just like on the rest of the car).

AdamGarciaTX · 05-07-2013, 03:22 PM

I use the stainless steel scrubber pads made for pots and pans. They are made to not ruin the pan surface. The strands are large and rounded and not so abrasive. i have cleaned my exhaust tips and on occasion the wheels, only when necessary. Steel wool will rip off coatings and such so I use a gentle wiping action. Like you're wiping water off the counter. Works so well and have examined the clear coat on the wheels and finish on the exhaust and they are both intact. Of course, like I said, the gentler the better. Only enough pressure to get the dirt off otherwise you can still tear up your parts with it.

ChuckB · 05-07-2013, 05:08 PM

The best thing I have found is Ceramic Stove top cleaner. extremely mildly abrasive, but doesn't scratch, rinses off really well, and any residue will not discolor.

3Bimmer · 05-07-2013, 06:09 PM

http://barkeepersfriend.com/car-care

Best stuff ever.

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VailM3 Captain 61 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Geneva Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Cleaning exhaust tips So tips are quite dirty and greying on the 35iS. I read that these are welded on for 35i/35is so will be impossible to remove and clean. Any tisp/products to cut down on the labor of cleaning these? Naturally It is going to take some effort. Picture below shows they are nice polished, mine are on the side of deep grey almost black by now. Last edited by VailM3; 03-27-2013 at 04:32 AM..
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AdamGarciaTX Private 11 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I use the stainless steel scrubber pads made for pots and pans. They are made to not ruin the pan surface. The strands are large and rounded and not so abrasive. i have cleaned my exhaust tips and on occasion the wheels, only when necessary. Steel wool will rip off coatings and such so I use a gentle wiping action. Like you're wiping water off the counter. Works so well and have examined the clear coat on the wheels and finish on the exhaust and they are both intact. Of course, like I said, the gentler the better. Only enough pressure to get the dirt off otherwise you can still tear up your parts with it. Last edited by AdamGarciaTX; 05-07-2013 at 03:39 PM..
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