[tboooe]

Hi guys. I have the Cyba 3.5" tips on my car. While washing them I noticed that the inside part of the tip has what looks like discoloration and cloudiness that I think is a result of the heat and exhaust fumes. The haziness is hard to describe as I can only see it from certain angles. Its like a "ghosting" effect but its definitely there.Is there anyway to polish this out? I purchased some P21S metal polishing soap which helped a bit but I still see some haziness and discoloration. Perhaps I need a stronger metal polish?

Any help is appreciated.

[Mike_L]

I have that on 1 tip, but not the other. The other just has what looks like a stain on it. Haven't tried cleaning it yet.

[emapway]

I would polish it with Eagle 1 nevr dull and seal it with any brand of paint sealant.

[Mike_L]

Just checked again and they both have it. I thought these were stainless steel? Looks like its reacting with the steel on the stock pipes.





Whatever it is, it doesn't come off.

[tboooe]

yup I got the same thing! WTF.

Maybe I will ask the question on the Cyba thread.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Experience tells me the soot that comes out of the exhaust accelerates corrosion. I often wipe my exhaust clean between washings, but in the end The effort is only delaying the inevitable. Two 335i Sport line (black chrome) are under $100 so it's not a big too big of a deal if I have to replace them after 75k miles.

[Blubaron79]

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

Experience tells me the soot that comes out of the exhaust accelerates corrosion. I often wipe my exhaust clean between washings, but in the end The effort is only delaying the inevitable. Two 335i Sport line (black chrome) are under $100 so it's not a big too big of a deal if I have to replace them after 75k miles.

I used this on my old 335 and had over 120k miles on it. The tips still Looked new. I also wiped them down every other day with just a dry towel.

[Mike_L]

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

Experience tells me the soot that comes out of the exhaust accelerates corrosion. I often wipe my exhaust clean between washings, but in the end The effort is only delaying the inevitable. Two 335i Sport line (black chrome) are under $100 so it's not a big too big of a deal if I have to replace them after 75k miles.

Except these have been on my car for less than 3 weeks. Something ain't right.

[magic77]

I fitted the Black BMW tips and they have correded even more and quicker. Already had one set replaced after 1000miles and only 3 months. New set had different part number and are lasting a bit better but already showing. Only thing I can think off is swap them round every now and then to keep the damage equal at least.

This valve thin on 335i is really annoying

[Dconlan]

Does your black finish look like this?:

[magic77]

Not as bad but my first set was very similar , the new set havent had a chance to wash recently so not had a closer look