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      07-11-2016, 02:58 PM   #1
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Cleaning ZCP tips

So, I'm filling the vast amount of time waiting for re-delivery of my F80 after ED by spending too much time on this forum and making sure I have everything ready for the car...

My M4 and Z4M coupe have stainless steel tips so i just use a high quality metal polish on them. What are you guys using on clean the black gloss ZCP tips?
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So, I'm filling the vast amount of time waiting for re-delivery of my F80 after ED by spending too much time on this forum and making sure I have everything ready for the car...

My M4 and Z4M coupe have stainless steel tips so i just use a high quality metal polish on them. What are you guys using on clean the black gloss ZCP tips?
I've been using regular car shampoo on them, nothing special
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I've been using regular car shampoo on them, nothing special
Thanks! Since the black hides any carbon, cleaning them is probably much less of an issue! I didn't pay attention during ED - are the inside walls of the tips black as well?
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Thanks! Since the black hides any carbon, cleaning them is probably much less of an issue! I didn't pay attention during ED - are the inside walls of the tips black as well?
The carbon does tend to build up if you haven't washed in a while, but against the black tips they're barely noticeable. If you wash regularly it shouldn't be a problem.

The insides are not black, just unpainted. See below:

I think insides are the same for both chrome and black tips.
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