I polished my exhaust tips today

lordbmw · 10-23-2016, 05:36 PM

It was freaking caked in carbon deposits.

Used 000 steel wool and scrubbed it hard.

Used this as well:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought my car used a month ago and I don't think they have ever been cleaned.

cpie168 · 10-23-2016, 09:09 PM

Pics?

lordbmw · 10-23-2016, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cpie168

Pics?

May be tomorrow

EB89 · 10-24-2016, 12:21 AM

Try 0000 grand next time, it does really well and is more fine so less scratches going in, more of a polish.

This and soapy water is what i always use and they come out great.

cpie168 · 10-24-2016, 03:58 PM

Pics?

lordbmw · 10-24-2016, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cpie168

Pics?

Here ya go:

That's clean enough to lick

cpie168 · 10-24-2016, 07:20 PM

Nice! So shiny!

lordbmw · 10-25-2016, 07:25 PM

Grrr, it's already beginning to build up some soot !!

Is that normal for 335i?

I got my car about a month ago.

Detailed Image · 10-26-2016, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lordbmw

Grrr, it's already beginning to build up some soot !!

Is that normal for 335i?

I got my car about a month ago.

Yes... but you will notice that the soot now wipes away easily with just a damp microfiber towel. Make it a habit to wipe down your tips every 1-2 weeks after you wash your car and you will not need to polish them for a very long time

-Zach

10-23-2016, 05:36 PM	#1
lordbmw Captain 270 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335xi Coupe (AT) Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	I polished my exhaust tips today It was freaking caked in carbon deposits. Used 000 steel wool and scrubbed it hard. Used this as well: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I bought my car used a month ago and I don't think they have ever been cleaned.
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10-23-2016, 09:09 PM	#2
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10-24-2016, 12:21 AM	#4
EB89 Brigadier General 541 Rep 3,131 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e92 DCT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Australia, NSW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i e92 [0.00]	Try 0000 grand next time, it does really well and is more fine so less scratches going in, more of a polish. This and soapy water is what i always use and they come out great. __________________ / MHD Stage 2+ / AR CATLESS DP / PE MOD 4 INCH TIPS / BMR FMIC / K&N DROP IN / BMS CP /
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10-25-2016, 07:25 PM	#8
lordbmw Captain 270 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335xi Coupe (AT) Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Grrr, it's already beginning to build up some soot !! Is that normal for 335i? I got my car about a month ago.
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