What do you use to clean chrome exhaust tips?

scs-X3 · 09-19-2011, 07:06 PM

My inside chrome exhaust tip has soot buildup which seems to be getting harder and harder to clean with soap and water. What product do you use?

Thanks,

Dukat · 09-19-2011, 07:47 PM

I wonder if applying sealant, like Klasse High Gloss, would it make it easier to clean, or would the sealant be damaged/discolored by the high heat.

BMWZ4 · 09-19-2011, 08:47 PM

I've always used Mother's chrome polisher with success
Dave

Lotus7 · 09-19-2011, 10:29 PM

Happich Semichrome every other month and a paper towel moistened with windshield washer fluid (anti-freeze) to wipe the black stuff off every couple of days. If you don't get if off quickly, it seems to "bake on" and is much harder to remove. Semichrome seems to be one of the few chrome polish/protective coatings that doesn't discolor at high temperatures.

sard · 09-19-2011, 10:33 PM

P21S Polishing Soap. You won't look back.

http://www.amazon.com/WheelWax-P21-1.../dp/B0006TIIT0

caz681 · 09-22-2011, 02:23 PM

Adams All Purpose Cleaner and #1000 steel wool for a thorough cleaning. Adams APC on a Shop Towels paper towel for a quick wipe.

LEDZEP · 09-22-2011, 04:38 PM

The most important thing is to clean them with each washing (and let's just assume that is about weekly). Most chrome or metal polishes will remove some of the baked on residue - even Windex if it's not too bad.

Here's a little tip for your tips.... use Armor-All Wheel Protectant and lightly spray the inside lip of the exhaust tips once they are clean. This acts like teflon and will keep the soot from building up.

Bimar · 12-14-2014, 12:09 PM

just curious my previous bimmers have neve rhad the soot build up but the N20 does, any reason why?

Anders R · 12-15-2014, 08:34 PM

Autosol. Great product, wouldn't use anything else

krugerjq · 12-26-2014, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anders R

Autosol. Great product, wouldn't use anything else

Agree 100%

P1Fanatic · 12-28-2014, 11:58 AM

Another here who uses Autosol. A little goes a long way

09-19-2011, 07:06 PM	#1
scs-X3 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	What do you use to clean chrome exhaust tips? My inside chrome exhaust tip has soot buildup which seems to be getting harder and harder to clean with soap and water. What product do you use? Thanks,
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Dukat First Lieutenant 25 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I wonder if applying sealant, like Klasse High Gloss, would it make it easier to clean, or would the sealant be damaged/discolored by the high heat. __________________ 2012 X3 35i \| Mineral Silver \| Oyster \| Wave Wood Packages \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Dynamic Handling \| Premium \| Technology \| Premium Sound
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BMWZ4 Major General 1908 Rep 5,102 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I've always used Mother's chrome polisher with success Dave __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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Lotus7 Major 66 Rep 1,041 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	Happich Semichrome every other month and a paper towel moistened with windshield washer fluid (anti-freeze) to wipe the black stuff off every couple of days. If you don't get if off quickly, it seems to "bake on" and is much harder to remove. Semichrome seems to be one of the few chrome polish/protective coatings that doesn't discolor at high temperatures.
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sard Major 235 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	P21S Polishing Soap. You won't look back. http://www.amazon.com/WheelWax-P21-1.../dp/B0006TIIT0 __________________ E92 M3 - DCT - 20" BBS LM-R - KW Clubsport - Akrapovic Exhaust - Powerchip Tune - Arkym Aero Kit - HID Halo
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caz681 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 Xdrive35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0)	Adams All Purpose Cleaner and #1000 steel wool for a thorough cleaning. Adams APC on a Shop Towels paper towel for a quick wipe.
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	The most important thing is to clean them with each washing (and let's just assume that is about weekly). Most chrome or metal polishes will remove some of the baked on residue - even Windex if it's not too bad. Here's a little tip for your tips.... use Armor-All Wheel Protectant and lightly spray the inside lip of the exhaust tips once they are clean. This acts like teflon and will keep the soot from building up. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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Bimar Colonel 800 Rep 2,599 Posts Drives: Bmw X Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Www iTrader: (0)	just curious my previous bimmers have neve rhad the soot build up but the N20 does, any reason why?
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Anders R Private First Class 53 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M3 Touring Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Brussels, Belgium iTrader: (0)	Autosol. Great product, wouldn't use anything else
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