cleaning the exhaust pipes...
08-19-2004, 07:36 AM
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My Ride: E90 M3
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Looked through the detailing section, but saw nothing on this. I've noticed that the chrome exhaust tips on my car seem to be quite dirty with what I assume is a residue from the exhaust. Kind of like a black soot, tried wheel cleaner and brush, but didn't work. Any suggestions on how to clean them? Thanks in advance for the help.
08-19-2004, 08:03 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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I always use a special chrome polish. Works great and leaves a nice protective layer on the exhaust wich makes cleaning it easier then before.. They shine really good after using the polish too..
I use turtlewax chrome polish for it.
I use turtlewax chrome polish for it.
08-19-2004, 12:16 PM
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i've heard toothpaste is very good for polishing silver but not sure about chrome. before you buy anything else, give it a try first. i think it'll be the cheapest and easiest...if it works 
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08-19-2004, 01:29 PM
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And look Ma! No cavaties! 
Thanks Alohalc, I had heard of the toothpaste/silver also, but never thought to try it on the chrome. Worth a shot just for lost cost alone, though I'll use my wife's toothbrush, not mine!
Thanks Alohalc, I had heard of the toothpaste/silver also, but never thought to try it on the chrome. Worth a shot just for lost cost alone, though I'll use my wife's toothbrush, not mine!
08-19-2004, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' date='Aug 19 2004, 03:29 PM
And look Ma! No cavaties!
Thanks Alohalc, I had heard of the toothpaste/silver also, but never thought to try it on the chrome. Worth a shot just for lost cost alone, though I'll use my wife's toothbrush, not mine!
Thanks Alohalc, I had heard of the toothpaste/silver also, but never thought to try it on the chrome. Worth a shot just for lost cost alone, though I'll use my wife's toothbrush, not mine!
why dont u check it out in my GLEAMING exhaust?...hahahahha
08-19-2004, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Initialdl' date='Aug 19 2004, 03:55 PM
Honey... you have somehting in your teeth.......
why dont u check it out in my GLEAMING exhaust?...hahahahha
why dont u check it out in my GLEAMING exhaust?...hahahahha
08-19-2004, 03:47 PM
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I'll use my wife's toothbrush, not mine!
! btw, i think you just need to use a small piece of cloth, no need toothbrush. brush could possibly leave some swirl marks on. now go get one of her panties !