Fading CF exhaust tips Refresh?

NCRob · 02-04-2024, 09:18 AM

I’m assuming the heat effects this:
They are noticeably duller than my body accessories. I’ve alcohol wiped and used detailer on them without much change. Any suggestions?

carseatsm5 · 02-04-2024, 12:28 PM

If they’re glossy they’re probably clear coated and you can hit them with a DA polisher. Then ceramic coat them so they stay nice longer.

S EyeLand · 02-26-2024, 12:13 PM

I did a light sand and re cleared mine before trading it in, looked much better.

02-04-2024, 09:18 AM	#1
NCRob Captain 608 Rep 747 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M5C Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0)	Fading CF exhaust tips Refresh? I’m assuming the heat effects this: They are noticeably duller than my body accessories. I’ve alcohol wiped and used detailer on them without much change. Any suggestions?
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02-04-2024, 12:28 PM	#2
carseatsm5 Lieutenant 838 Rep 478 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	If they’re glossy they’re probably clear coated and you can hit them with a DA polisher. Then ceramic coat them so they stay nice longer.
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02-26-2024, 12:13 PM	#3
S EyeLand Second Lieutenant 159 Rep 202 Posts Drives: F90 M5C Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	I did a light sand and re cleared mine before trading it in, looked much better.
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