How To Clean Exhaust Tips Bmw
Every car Ive ever owned with a polished tip has gotten carbon deposits.
How to clean exhaust tips bmw. View Profile View Forum Posts. Its hard to see but there is still a lot of dirt on it. 245245255BMW M3 E92 is the car not sure if finishes on other cars are the same so thought Id mention it.
Make sure that you use a bucket and microfiber cloth that you dont plan on using for a normal car wash. I like to clean mine once over the winter and then thats it for the year. My has dual tip and both tip is.
Ive never been able to get my tips completely cleaned of that burned on crap. Make sure the exhaust is complete cool before carrying out the installation. Truck shops seem to sell lots of chrome and stainless polishAlso meguiars mothers and boating shops sell some aggresive ones for stainless ronstan Harley shops are probably a good sourceId be cautious what polish i left on the exhaust as it might stain when heated up.
On the brushed aluminum or stainless steel models they clean up very easily and a Scotch Brite is good to work with the grain of the surface. If youve got a good drill this is a good product. While the cleaning procedures may vary depending on your specific exhaust tips the following instructions will give you an idea of what it takes to clean your chrome or stainless steel exhaust tip.
For cleaning those pipes Id start off with a soft scrub sponge and a cleaner but if its etchedpitting on surface of pipes then it could take 600 grit 2000 grit wetdry sandpaper followed up with a polishing compound and sealer. Release the original tip by using a mullet and a hammer and gently tapping it away from the car then pull off with hand. Should say however that BMW is replacing the tips under warranty.
Have few encounter behind some BMW with either dual tips or dual exhaust. At a 31 to 51 ratio. Flap wheelwire brush wheel on the dremel to clean them up.