Clean Exhaust Tips

Aronis · 05-20-2020, 11:14 AM

Finally took the time to do this. Did not take before photos.

I bought wheel cleaner to see if it works as well as I have read, but it was meh on the wheels. Still need to get your hands into every nook and cranny to clean the rims. But I sprayed it on the exhaust tips to see.... and it did break the black grime down a bit. But I persisted and bought a polishing cone, and hit it with compound and a drill. Then a coat of wax.

Mike

GranitM5 · 05-20-2020, 12:12 PM

Looks good! Question about cleaning wheels though maybe you can help.

I use both Chemical Guys and Adams Polishes Wheel cleaner. They both work pretty good but they leave my OEM Gloss Black rims looking pretty dry.

What can I use to get the shine back?

kdeleon · 05-20-2020, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GranitM5

Looks good! Question about cleaning wheels though maybe you can help.

I use both Chemical Guys and Adams Polishes Wheel cleaner. They both work pretty good but they leave my OEM Gloss Black rims looking pretty dry.

What can I use to get the shine back?

I use a mix of a couple Car Pro products (Reload and Ech2o) mixed into one spray. It is a detailing spray and ceramic spray. The main point is that it is what I use for the rest of my car as a final step. I spray it on the wheels too as they also have a clear coat and it gives a nice shine and some protection.

GranitM5 · 05-20-2020, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kdeleon

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Originally Posted by GranitM5

Looks good! Question about cleaning wheels though maybe you can help.

I use both Chemical Guys and Adams Polishes Wheel cleaner. They both work pretty good but they leave my OEM Gloss Black rims looking pretty dry.

What can I use to get the shine back?

I use a mix of a couple Car Pro products (Reload and Ech2o) mixed into one spray. It is a detailing spray and ceramic spray. The main point is that it is what I use for the rest of my car as a final step. I spray it on the wheels too as they also have a clear coat and it gives a nice shine and some protection.

I will look into that. Thanks!

Aronis · 05-20-2020, 07:09 PM

Rims are a pain to clean, but look great clean. I do extra cleaning at wheel change over time. Clean the ones coming off, wax for storage, and clean the on going also. But the brake dust is brownish....it's very hard to clean the inside of the rims on the car. The spray on stuff did not 'turn purple' like other types, but I think it did loosen the grime a bit. Still direct contact with the cloth/sponge works best.

Mike

GranitM5 · 05-20-2020, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Aronis

Rims are a pain to clean, but look great clean. I do extra cleaning at wheel change over time. Clean the ones coming off, wax for storage, and clean the on going also. But the brake dust is brownish....it's very hard to clean the inside of the rims on the car. The spray on stuff did not 'turn purple' like other types, but I think it did loosen the grime a bit. Still direct contact with the cloth/sponge works best.

Mike

I agree with you, it never turns purple lol. It also tends to leave the brake disk very dry and dull, not too sure if it's a problem or not. I've used Adams exterior detailer on the rims last week and the results were decent.

TrevorM3 · 06-07-2020, 08:50 PM

easier solution, is steel wool for exhaust.

DocWeatherington · 06-08-2020, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

easier solution, is steel wool for exhaust.

Aronis

I will also recommend P21S polishing soap (Made in Germany), which works well. It also works well on stainless steel appliances.

https://www.amazon.com/P21S-15300P-P.../dp/B002LOLHHS

Aronis · 06-10-2020, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

Aronis

I will also recommend P21S polishing soap

You know I have used that before LOL....thank for the reminder....was from 15 years ago? LOL

Mike

DocWeatherington · 06-14-2020, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Aronis

You know I have used that before LOL....thank for the reminder....was from 15 years ago? LOL

Mike

Yeah it's good polishing soap.

Maverik259 · 08-01-2020, 09:08 AM

I've used a 220 grit sand paper and it takes all the grime off and polished the chrome tips up nicelu

Aronis · 08-01-2020, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

I've used a 220 grit sand paper and it takes all the grime off and polished the chrome tips up nicelu

That is brave.

Mike

Maverik259 · 08-01-2020, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Aronis

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

I've used a 220 grit sand paper and it takes all the grime off and polished the chrome tips up nicelu

That is brave.

Mike

I actually did it originally in attempt to rough up the surface to paint them black. Turned out I used too high a grit and it just polished and cleaned them really nice. Had the opposite effect than I desired.

rjd598 · 08-17-2020, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

Yeah it's good polishing soap.

Another vote for p21s polishing soap.

1claire · 08-18-2020, 09:47 PM

I find this article really helpful when cleaning an exhaust pipe.

https://www.carwashcountry.com/how-t...-exhaust-tips/

marcvtec · 08-23-2020, 05:40 PM

For a spray on wheel cleaner this one actually works pretty good.

https://www.sonaxcanada.com/product/...er-plus-750ml/

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Aronis Brigadier General 2515 Rep 3,500 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Binghamton, NY iTrader: (0)	Rims are a pain to clean, but look great clean. I do extra cleaning at wheel change over time. Clean the ones coming off, wax for storage, and clean the on going also. But the brake dust is brownish....it's very hard to clean the inside of the rims on the car. The spray on stuff did not 'turn purple' like other types, but I think it did loosen the grime a bit. Still direct contact with the cloth/sponge works best. Mike __________________ 2018 M5 and 2019 Porsche Boxster GTS Prior. '94 325is, '97 M3 Lux, '16 M2
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1claire Banned 45 Rep 79 Posts Drives: BMW M5 Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I find this article really helpful when cleaning an exhaust pipe. https://www.carwashcountry.com/how-t...-exhaust-tips/
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marcvtec Banned 413 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	For a spray on wheel cleaner this one actually works pretty good. https://www.sonaxcanada.com/product/...er-plus-750ml/
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