black exhaust tips help

chums · 01-03-2016, 09:08 PM

I bought a 2013 328i Sportline CPO that was in great condition other than the neglected black chrome tips. I tried regular exterior car paint polish and even a household magic eraser but that black soot is layered and hardened. Any suggestions to get my tips back to their mirror finish?

rolltidef32 · 01-03-2016, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chums

I bought a 2013 328i Sportline CPO that was in great condition other than the neglected black chrome tips. I tried regular exterior car paint polish and even a household magic eraser but that black soot is layered and hardened. Any suggestions to get my tips back to their mirror finish?

Try Borla exhaust cleaner. Use a towel that you can discard afterwards to first clean the tips, then use with the polish.

chums · 01-03-2016, 09:51 PM

Thanks. Looks like there are chrome cleaners for $3. I try the Borla cleaner if the cheap stuff doesn't work.

vanbmw · 01-06-2016, 05:13 PM

Some good videos on you tube. Just search for exhaust tip cleaning and all sorts of videos show up.

ArjanRDC · 01-07-2016, 11:40 AM

Metal polish and a cheap microfiber should be able to fix it with some elbow grease.

smithf80 · 01-19-2016, 05:06 AM

I use bluemagic metal polish and a toothbrush.

http://www.amazon.com/BlueMagic-400-...e+metal+polish

beanbaguk · 01-19-2016, 05:45 AM

Also, I've used AutoGlym metal polish which works a treat.

Keep in mind, it requires some serious elbow grease. It will clear up but give it time!

Blubaron79 · 01-20-2016, 08:25 AM

I use NU Metal from eagle one. It comes in a metal can and is cotton with stuff on it. Been using it for years.

beanbaguk · 01-20-2016, 09:10 AM

Just thinking....as these are black chrome tips, using these products may remove the black anodization.

Just keep that in mind....

Aatish · 01-20-2016, 11:38 AM

Don't use anything too abrasive to agitate/work the polish or cleaner (like a scotch scrubpad). If anything, pull the tips off the pipe, let them soak in some warm water and cleaner for a bit. Then work at it with a soft toothbrush or something similar.

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chums Private 17 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	black exhaust tips help I bought a 2013 328i Sportline CPO that was in great condition other than the neglected black chrome tips. I tried regular exterior car paint polish and even a household magic eraser but that black soot is layered and hardened. Any suggestions to get my tips back to their mirror finish?
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chums Private 17 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Looks like there are chrome cleaners for $3. I try the Borla cleaner if the cheap stuff doesn't work.
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beanbaguk Captain 456 Rep 938 Posts Drives: BMW G30 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Costa del Sol iTrader: (0)	Also, I've used AutoGlym metal polish which works a treat. Keep in mind, it requires some serious elbow grease. It will clear up but give it time!
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beanbaguk Captain 456 Rep 938 Posts Drives: BMW G30 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Costa del Sol iTrader: (0)	Just thinking....as these are black chrome tips, using these products may remove the black anodization. Just keep that in mind....
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Aatish Lofty 3458 Rep 849 Posts Drives: i4 M50, 991.2 C2, RRS Diesel Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ORD <> ATX iTrader: (0)	Don't use anything too abrasive to agitate/work the polish or cleaner (like a scotch scrubpad). If anything, pull the tips off the pipe, let them soak in some warm water and cleaner for a bit. Then work at it with a soft toothbrush or something similar.
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