Best cleaner for exhaust pipes, OE '08 e92 M3?

wanesso · 07-23-2015, 11:59 AM

Having a hard time getting the pipes super clean and shiny, outer and inner. Any product suggestions?

rjd598 · 07-23-2015, 12:08 PM

well what are you using right now?

wanesso · 07-23-2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

well what are you using right now?

Some product from Pepboys that doesn't do much.

rjd598 · 07-23-2015, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wanesso

Some product from Pepboys that doesn't do much.

you'll need:

1)APC= all purpose cleaner
-i would recommend meguiars as it is economical or optimum power clean. both can be used on various surfaces so it is a nice bang for your buck.
2)metal polish
-i recommend p21s polishing soap
3)steel wool
-i don't think most people need this but it is a very aggressive method to get your tips squeaky clean.

use the apc to wash the tips with some brushes. then use the p21s as directed. i would bet this will suffice. if not you can use the steel wool with the p21s and clean that way after the apc step.

wanesso · 07-23-2015, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

you'll need:

1)APC= all purpose cleaner
-i would recommend meguiars as it is economical or optimum power clean. both can be used on various surfaces so it is a nice bang for your buck.
2)metal polish
-i recommend p21s polishing soap
3)steel wool
-i don't think most people need this but it is a very aggressive method to get your tips squeaky clean.

use the apc to wash the tips with some brushes. then use the p21s as directed. i would bet this will suffice. if not you can use the steel wool with the p21s and clean that way after the apc step.

Will do--thanks much!

s14_kev · 07-23-2015, 05:55 PM

I use Eagle One never dull. It's cheap, convenient, and works well. Any auto parts store should carry it.

radiofrequency · 07-24-2015, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

you'll need:

1)APC= all purpose cleaner
-i would recommend meguiars as it is economical or optimum power clean. both can be used on various surfaces so it is a nice bang for your buck.
2)metal polish
-i recommend p21s polishing soap
3)steel wool
-i don't think most people need this but it is a very aggressive method to get your tips squeaky clean.

use the apc to wash the tips with some brushes. then use the p21s as directed. i would bet this will suffice. if not you can use the steel wool with the p21s and clean that way after the apc step.

Buy 0000 grade steel wool, it's finer (softer) and does a great job with the metal polish.

wanesso · 07-24-2015, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by radiofrequency

Buy 0000 grade steel wool, it's finer (softer) and does a great job with the metal polish.

Looks like I will need the steel wool for the inside, I'll get that, thanks.

nick3753 · 07-26-2015, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kevin///mlee

I use Eagle One never dull. It's cheap, convenient, and works well. Any auto parts store should carry it.

+1, if car is cleaned regularly just soap and water though.

jefebrennanf10 · 07-26-2015, 05:59 PM

I like blue metal polish for chrome and aluminum.

spoolin · 07-26-2015, 10:27 PM

+1 for the 0000 steel wool. They are fine for the oem chrome tips.

Jonnykin · 08-04-2015, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by radiofrequency

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjd598

you'll need:

1)APC= all purpose cleaner
-i would recommend meguiars as it is economical or optimum power clean. both can be used on various surfaces so it is a nice bang for your buck.
2)metal polish
-i recommend p21s polishing soap
3)steel wool
-i don't think most people need this but it is a very aggressive method to get your tips squeaky clean.

use the apc to wash the tips with some brushes. then use the p21s as directed. i would bet this will suffice. if not you can use the steel wool with the p21s and clean that way after the apc step.

Buy 0000 grade steel wool, it's finer (softer) and does a great job with the metal polish.

+1 rjd890's steps and add the steel wool. This is what I do and it's all you'll need. I had 6 years of crap on mine and they looked like new.

I tossed on a little colinite metal wax which set the whole package off nicely.

buddalun · 08-09-2015, 09:09 AM

Bluejob.

Harley guys have been using it for years on their chrome exhaust pipes and other bits.

Wipe it on with damp cloth. Wipe dry. Done. Looks like new. No need to fuss with steel wool or any other multi-step procedures.

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Job-bluej.../dp/B0006BFR2O

wanesso · 08-09-2015, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by buddalun

Bluejob.

Harley guys have been using it for years on their chrome exhaust pipes and other bits.

Wipe it on with damp cloth. Wipe dry. Done. Looks like new. No need to fuss with steel wool or any other multi-step procedures.

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Job-bluej.../dp/B0006BFR2O

I'll try this too....have steel wool as back up....and 4 exhaust pipes to try each method for comparison (every Harley pipe I've seen is shining bright)

dparm · 08-10-2015, 04:03 PM

Another vote for the P21S polishing soap. Works beautifully and lasts forever. I occasionally use it on my windows to clean stubborn bug guts, too.

roastbeef · 09-02-2015, 12:40 AM

neverdull works well for me.

dparm · 09-02-2015, 03:57 PM

I have had to resort to 0000 steel wool to get the really stubborn carbon off. Not sure what it is, but sometimes flakes of it get burnt onto the insides of the tips. I start with the steel wool to get that stuff off, then finish up with the P21S polishing soap.

wanesso · 09-03-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dparm

I have had to resort to 0000 steel wool to get the really stubborn carbon off. Not sure what it is, but sometimes flakes of it get burnt onto the insides of the tips. I start with the steel wool to get that stuff off, then finish up with the P21S polishing soap.

That's a good combo, works well.

atruelunatic · 09-08-2015, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin///mlee

I use Eagle One never dull. It's cheap, convenient, and works well. Any auto parts store should carry it.

This is what I use for my Akra's Ti tips. If you spend enough time on the tips, you can get it looking like brand new. It really scrapes off the exhaust build up if you don't do clean the tips regularly.

Chewbaccam · 09-15-2015, 12:02 PM

I just used p21s as well- I had bought some steel wool but I figured I'd try using the sponge that came with the p21s first, and it was enough to get rid of all the carbon.

Chin180sx · 09-15-2015, 12:13 PM

Mine were bad because I am running no cats. I used some standard Turtle Wax polishing compound and it worked well.

wanesso · 09-19-2015, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chin180sx

Mine were bad because I am running no cats. I used some standard Turtle Wax polishing compound and it worked well.

And that got rid of the stuck on carbon deposits?

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dparm Stop the hate, get a V8 3851 Rep 8,625 Posts Drives: C7 Corvette GS, AMG C63 S Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (1)	I have had to resort to 0000 steel wool to get the really stubborn carbon off. Not sure what it is, but sometimes flakes of it get burnt onto the insides of the tips. I start with the steel wool to get that stuff off, then finish up with the P21S polishing soap. __________________ Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2021 AMG C63 S sedan Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP
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Chewbaccam Private First Class 19 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Frozen Grey Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I just used p21s as well- I had bought some steel wool but I figured I'd try using the sponge that came with the p21s first, and it was enough to get rid of all the carbon.
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Chin180sx New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Mine were bad because I am running no cats. I used some standard Turtle Wax polishing compound and it worked well.
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