Cleaning exhaust tips

[HokieZHP]

Hey guys so I have a magnaflow on my car and the chrome tips get black residue baked onto them and I'm having trouble getting it off. I've used degreasers and such with minimal luck. They still have the black residue on them.

What do you all use to clean chrome exhaust tips?

[MiniD]

Chris, I've had the same issue with my Magnaflow. I use a kitchen stainless steel cleaner that I found around my house. It works pretty good. Those tips look awesome cleaned up.

[BimmerWill]

I have a mag polish that I use. Ill take a picture when I get a chance to show you what it looks like. Takes less than two minutes and my magnaflow double walled tips look brand new.

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[Newjack]

Monkey posted something he uses a while back. I don't remember the name, but I think it came in a blue container about the size of a wax container. I remember seeing it at advance auto parts.

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[Pip]

Monkey posted something he uses a while back. I don't remember the name, but I think it came in a blue container about the size of a wax container. I remember seeing it at advance auto parts.

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Blue Magic metal polish. It can be picked up at local AutoZone, Oreilly, etc.

Works pretty well with #0000 steel wool.

[Johnmadd]

Chrome wheel cleaner and after that polish.

[05ZHPCPE]

Nevr-Dull has never let me down, even removes tar spots. Been using it or years on all chrome/metal.

[HokieZHP]

I have a mag polish that I use. Ill take a picture when I get a chance to show you what it looks like. Takes less than two minutes and my magnaflow double walled tips look brand new.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/26/zy9ugaba.jpg

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Thanks for the responses guys.

I use this already to polish them. I'll try some stainless cleaner though. That may do it.

[danewilson77]

Detailers Domain?

[JupiterBMW]

I have a mag polish that I use. Ill take a picture when I get a chance to show you what it looks like. Takes less than two minutes and my magnaflow double walled tips look brand new.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/26/zy9ugaba.jpg

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This plus a powerball on the cordless drill. Perfect!

[330i ZHP]

blue magic and power ball/cordless drill

do it often and tips are easy to clean each time

the x5 really puts out a lot and bakes it on quickly

[M0nk3y]

Blue Magic metal polish. It can be picked up at local AutoZone, Oreilly, etc.

Works pretty well with #0000 steel wool.

Yep, that is it. Beware though, it's smells BAD.

I also did a review for below:


Review: Chemical Guys Metal Wax

Introduction:
I've been lucky enough to get chosen by Autogeek to be the recipient of the Chemical Guys Metal Wax in their latest contest. Thanks Guys! With Chemical Guys growing and becoming a popular product on Autogeek shelves and my own garage, I was extremely interested to try this out.

Product Claims:
As said directly on the bottle:


Ultra fine Metal Polish combines state-of-the-art cleaners with a cutting edge formulation, resulting in unmatched performance and protection. Metal Wax is fast cutting through all layers of dulling oxides, and restoring a brilliant eye glaring polished shine. This outstanding polish makes chrome, copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel and other metalwork gleam and look their best.

Details of product:
Manufacture: Chemical Guys
Bottle: Plastic w/Sprayer
Size: 16oz
Price: $18.99
Product Link: Chemical Guys Metal Wax Ultra Fine Metal Polish & Protection (http://www.autogeek.net/chemical-guys-metal-wax.html)

First Impressions:
Upon receiving the bottle I noticed one distinct property that you also notice with the Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss. It's a suspended solution:

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No worries though, just shake it and reveal a creamy green color:

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Looking at the direction now, I noticed some odd wording:


ALWAYS WASH THE SURFACE WELL. Apply a thin coat working small 1-2 foot area at a time using quality cotton or micro fiber cloth or applicator pad. On top panels, use front to back hand motions. On side panels, use up and down hand motions. This helps improve reflectivity. Heavy rubbing is not necessary. Rub in and wipe off immediately using a clean, quality cotton or micro fiber towel to buff off and reveal the hidden beauty, shine and gloss of your metal.

Ugh, panels of metal on a car? I don't know, at first it seemed like it was directions from a quick detailer bottle. Who knows, but it's time to actually test it out!

The Test Subject:
My 2007 Z4M Coupe.

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My exhaust tips are in fairly good condition, however I have some crud that always builds up at the end of the tips and bakes in there. I never was able to get rid of this without wire brushes and dedicated time. We'll see if this stuff actually works:

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Using the product:
Going by what the instructions said, I applied the Wax/Polish and and simply buffed off the product with a microfiber towel. It didn't really work at all, the crud was still remaining there. I decided to further take the product and manipulate my own way. I decided to use Steel Wool #0000 and start rubbing away, again. This worked a lot better combined with the Wax/Polish and I started seeing the results I wanted.

When the direction said wipe off immediately, they meant it. Letting the product dry just a but, which I did my mistake caused a great deal of pain. Just don't let it dry and you'll be fine.

With everything said and done, the results:

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Final Impressions:
The Chemical Guys Metal Wax did a lot more than what I expected. For something that is intended to polish/wax in one step, it was quite easy to achieve the results that I wanted. On the outside of the tips, applying the Wax and wiping it off achieved a nice shine look to the tips with minimal work. There was no hazing at all with the application, and made life quite easy. I'd suggest though that if you have any oxidation or crud, use Steel Wool #0000 to help decrease the work-time and increase results. I will reserve my judgement until my test puts out the results I am hoping for. As of now though it's a good start!

Personal Notes:
I'd suggest you pick-up a nozzle to apply the product and pour it out. Using a sprayer for applying little amounts to exhaust tips didn't really work well. I found myself just spraying directly to the towel and applying from there.

[WOLFN8TR]

Blue Magic metal polish. It can be picked up at local AutoZone, Oreilly, etc.

Works pretty well with #0000 steel wool.

X2...Works Great.