Pro Article: Cleaning Exhaust Tips

Detailed Image · 07-06-2009, 07:24 AM

Sometimes it’s the small things that make a big difference between a good looking car, and a great looking one. Your paint can look fantastic, but if you haven’t taken the time to properly detail areas such as the wheels, wheel wells, glass, or the exhaust tips, then the job simply isn’t complete.

View our latest article by Esoteric Auto Detail, cleaning exhaust tips.

See how Todd transforms these old exhaust tips...

to a like new condition...

Read the entire detailing your exhaust tips article

Enjoy your new tips!

George

Potty_Pants · 07-06-2009, 08:46 AM

just common sense.

much like many things in life, do a half ass job get half ass results.

ppp

twinturboa51 · 07-06-2009, 09:07 AM

great work as always. i also found that if you apply PB Wheel Sealant it makes future cleanings a lot easier

mtechnik3 · 07-06-2009, 09:16 AM

Thanks George!

What's your or Todd's take on cleaning and protecting the brushed 335i/328i OEM tips? I used an SOS pad, and rubbed away some of the finish from scrubbing so hard...

OEM Ferrari F430 tips also have this brushed aluminum look.

Craig@SupremePower · 07-06-2009, 10:06 AM

helpful link...thanx george~

Dackz · 07-06-2009, 02:41 PM

I just did mine, not in the same manner, but I cleaned and polished them and wow does it make a difference. It really does add just that 'touch of class' it needs.

jopa489 · 07-06-2009, 10:35 PM

I use Eagle One Wadding Polish on mine. They're not chrome on the LCIs though, some form of matte metal. Works well though.

TSC17 · 07-07-2009, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MiroE90

Thanks George!

What's your or Todd's take on cleaning and protecting the brushed 335i/328i OEM tips? I used an SOS pad, and rubbed away some of the finish from scrubbing so hard...

OEM Ferrari F430 tips also have this brushed aluminum look.

For more delicate finishes like this, I'll approach it the same way as polishing paint...take the least aggressive method first and work my way up as needed. With a brushed finish, be sure to clean/polish with the grain of the finish. For brushed stainless steel, a light Scotchbrite pad with the grain works very well.

Hope this helps.

Todd

mtechnik3 · 07-07-2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSC17

For more delicate finishes like this, I'll approach it the same way as polishing paint...take the least aggressive method first and work my way up as needed. With a brushed finish, be sure to clean/polish with the grain of the finish. For brushed stainless steel, a light Scotchbrite pad with the grain works very well.

Hope this helps.

Todd

It does, thanks sir.

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