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Offline andykram

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Exhaust chrome
« on: 31 December 2009, 16:17 »
My exhaust tips are already looking a bit spotted and carbonised after 6000 miles and 6 months and regular washing.
I know it's a bit pedantic but has anyone got any "top tips" for getting these back to thw way they once were and keeping them that way?
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Offline dubber36

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Re: Exhaust chrome
« Reply #1 on: 31 December 2009, 17:08 »
An abrasive polish such as Autoglym Paint Renovator will clean it up, then give it a coat of Super Resin every couple of weeks.
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Offline SilverChariot

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Re: Exhaust chrome
« Reply #2 on: 31 December 2009, 17:16 »
« Last Edit: 31 December 2009, 17:21 by SilverChariot »
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Offline FroGTI

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Re: Exhaust chrome
« Reply #3 on: 31 December 2009, 17:27 »
I remember asking this question a few years back on a BMW forum. The answer? Chrome cleaner. Costs about £3, works a treat and lasts about 30 years :smiley:
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Offline simonpolly

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Re: Exhaust chrome
« Reply #4 on: 31 December 2009, 17:37 »
Mer polish is good to
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Offline R32UK

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Re: Exhaust chrome
« Reply #5 on: 31 December 2009, 17:42 »
dirty tips all the way!!  :grin:

I actually make a point to not clean them.
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Offline andykram

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Re: Exhaust chrome
« Reply #6 on: 31 December 2009, 18:53 »
That's what they're like at the moment R32. Black and mean.
Think some Autosol could be in order though - seems a waste to have them unpolished.
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Offline JonnyG

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Re: Exhaust chrome
« Reply #7 on: 01 January 2010, 18:16 »
As above .. use a metal / chrome polish.  For the first clean you may need to apply it using some fine steel wool to remove all stubborn spots.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/-00-wire-wool/prod_377.html
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Re: Exhaust chrome
« Reply #8 on: 01 January 2010, 19:00 »
Brillo pad mate, works a treat.
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Offline daviescotland

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Re: Exhaust chrome
« Reply #9 on: 02 January 2010, 00:19 »
meguiars do a chrome polish which isn't bad
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