Cleaning exhaust tips

NovaChris · 02-10-2021, 08:12 AM

Whats the best way to clean/polish stainless exhaust?

MetzgerMeister · 02-10-2021, 10:53 AM

Here's what I do:

Mr. Muscle oven cleaner to gently dissolve any baked on carbon. Let sit for a few minutes then gently rub with 0000 grade steel wool

Wash off

Polish using Meguiars NXT metal polish or Gtechniq Metal Polish and cotton pads. My girlfriend had these cotton pads for makeup removal and they were great. They are very soft and end up black so you can just bin them rather than binning an microfibre cloth.

Buff excess polish with kitchen paper

Final buff with a microfibre cloth

Seal with Gtechniq C2V3/CarPro Reload

jd__m4 · 02-10-2021, 01:03 PM

Simichrome polish paste and some polishing drill attachment wheels gets them looking brand new in no time

NovaChris · 02-10-2021, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetzgerMeister

Here's what I do:

Mr. Muscle oven cleaner to gently dissolve any baked on carbon. Let sit for a few minutes then gently rub with 0000 grade steel wool

Wash off

Polish using Meguiars NXT metal polish or Gtechniq Metal Polish and cotton pads. My girlfriend had these cotton pads for makeup removal and they were great. They are very soft and end up black so you can just bin them rather than binning an microfibre cloth.

Buff excess polish with kitchen paper

Final buff with a microfibre cloth

Seal with Gtechniq C2V3/CarPro Reload

Thanks! So define kitchen paper?

hellokitty · 02-11-2021, 11:41 PM

I use Polish Angel metal polish with a microfiber. Apply a small mount, rub it in and wipe down with a clean microfiber. Adds protection as well.

MetzgerMeister · 02-15-2021, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NovaChris

Thanks! So define kitchen paper?

Kitchen paper is paper towels on a roll that you use in the kitchen.

gspannu · 03-28-2021, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetzgerMeister

Here's what I do:

Mr. Muscle oven cleaner to gently dissolve any baked on carbon. Let sit for a few minutes then gently rub with 0000 grade steel wool

Wash off

Polish using Meguiars NXT metal polish or Gtechniq Metal Polish and cotton pads. My girlfriend had these cotton pads for makeup removal and they were great. They are very soft and end up black so you can just bin them rather than binning an microfibre cloth.

Buff excess polish with kitchen paper

Final buff with a microfibre cloth

Seal with Gtechniq C2V3/CarPro Reload

Is there any need to clean with IPA prior to applying the final sealant (GTechniq C2) or does just wiping with a kitchen paper (Plenty!) work fine.

I have just removed my Carbon tips and will be cleaning these tomorrow; but just realised that I am out of IPA.
Have never used the metal polish before; does it not leave any residue that would hinder the sealant application?

damageprone · 03-30-2021, 11:50 AM

Metal polish and a drill with foam attachment. Doesn't get any easier than that

Jbonly21 · 03-30-2021, 11:56 AM

How to clean Bmw F80/83 M3 & M4, M performance exhaust tip diy

Wo-Wo · 03-30-2021, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gspannu

Is there any need to clean with IPA prior to applying the final sealant (GTechniq C2) or does just wiping with a kitchen paper (Plenty!) work fine.

I have just removed my Carbon tips and will be cleaning these tomorrow; but just realised that I am out of IPA.
Have never used the metal polish before; does it not leave any residue that would hinder the sealant application?

IPA before applying any LSP will help with adhesion as you’re essentially removing any oil residue from the panel, glass or in this case trim.

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