Cleaning 335 Exhaust Pipe Tips?

LRS · 07-12-2007, 03:54 PM

Hi All

Sorry if this has already been asked before – did a search with no results.

What material are the 335 exhaust pipe tips made out of? E.g. Stainless Steel, Aluminium?

What is the best advice in cleaning and keeping them looking new?

Thanks;

LRS

e92phreak · 07-12-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LRS

Hi All

Sorry if this has already been asked before – did a search with no results.

What material are the 335 exhaust pipe tips made out of? E.g. Stainless Steel, Aluminium?

What is the best advice in cleaning and keeping them looking new?

Thanks;

LRS

In the 3 series accessories brochure, it shows polished tips being available. It's on a sedan... if it's just the tips, it should fit E92s too.

phatr1s · 07-12-2007, 04:30 PM

Water, soap and soft cloth?

OC Guy · 07-12-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by e92phreak

In the 3 series accessories brochure, it shows polished tips being available. It's on a sedan... if it's just the tips, it should fit E92s too.

Page 10? It shows types for the non-335i.

533ogetnom · 07-12-2007, 05:42 PM

they are aluminum, soap and a cloth will clean them, unless oyu havent in a while, in which case you should use something like mothers aluminum polish, it will take whats left right of and make them shiny again (the stock ones)

OC Guy · 07-12-2007, 05:48 PM

I'd be careful about using a polished because the tips have a brushed finish to them.

picus · 07-12-2007, 08:06 PM

Brushed aluminum, use Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish.

533ogetnom · 07-12-2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

I'd be careful about using a polished because the tips have a brushed finish to them.

you mean the outsides? that part that gets dirty isnt a brushed finished, you shouldn't be rubbing it around the outsides, or should have no reason to rub it around the outside

LRS · 07-13-2007, 01:38 AM

Thanks for everyones replies.

However, I'm a little confused. Is what you are saying is that the Outside of the tips need to be cleaned/polished in a different way to the Inside of the tips?

What I don't want to do is destroy the stock "Brushed" aluminum look. I don't want to end up with shiny unnatural looking tips.

Thanks;

LRS

OC Guy · 07-13-2007, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 533ogetnom

you mean the outsides? that part that gets dirty isnt a brushed finished, you shouldn't be rubbing it around the outsides, or should have no reason to rub it around the outside

The bottom of the inside of my exhaust tip gets dirty and then the bottom of the outside of the exhaust tip. I'd take a picture but I just detailed my car. Regardless, it's better to give safe advice rather than the OP be like "wtf, I just ruined my tips."

LRS · 07-13-2007, 05:24 AM

Picus

Your suggestion of using (Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish) on the 335 tips is an interesting one.

Will the (Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish) retain the flat, no gloss, no shininess finish that the tips came as from the factory?

I really want to keep the same finish and appearance as they originally came with the car and not shine them up like chrome.

Can you advise?

Thanks;

LRS

LRS · 07-13-2007, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LRS

Picus

Your suggestion of using (Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish) on the 335 tips is an interesting one.

Will the (Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish) retain the flat, no gloss, no shininess finish that the tips came as from the factory?

I really want to keep the same finish and appearance as they originally came with the car and not shine them up like chrome.

Can you advise?

Thanks;

LRS

Picus?

picus · 07-13-2007, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LRS

Picus

Your suggestion of using (Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish) on the 335 tips is an interesting one.

Will the (Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish) retain the flat, no gloss, no shininess finish that the tips came as from the factory?

I really want to keep the same finish and appearance as they originally came with the car and not shine them up like chrome.

Can you advise?

Thanks;

LRS

It's what I use on my tips; no problems at all yet. If you do it regularly it requires almost no effort. I use it inside and outside.

LRS · 07-13-2007, 05:08 PM

Thanks Picus

I've ordered the (Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish) today.

I'll let you know what I think.

LRS

doc1911 · 07-13-2007, 06:44 PM

I know exactly what you are talking about and I use Never-Dull. It comes in a blue can and can be purchased everywhere---Wal-Mart, auto store etc. Just tear a bit of the cloth off and shine away then wipe it off with a clean rag. Super easy and you can do it any time, not just with washes. It is shiney but not crazy and will not mess up the finish. It is pretty strong so don't use it other places w/o a test patch first

sapperelite · 07-14-2007, 05:47 AM

I use the poorboy's sealant on the inside and outside. I have no problem with the finish and the dirt comes right off. I think the key is keeping them clean from the start...

07-12-2007, 03:54 PM	#1
LRS Dead Head 45 Rep 275 Posts Drives: E92 335d Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: (Then > Bay Area, Calif) (Now > Southeast, UK) iTrader: (0)	Cleaning 335 Exhaust Pipe Tips? Hi All Sorry if this has already been asked before – did a search with no results. What material are the 335 exhaust pipe tips made out of? E.g. Stainless Steel, Aluminium? What is the best advice in cleaning and keeping them looking new? Thanks; LRS __________________ E92 335d SE Auto \| Space Grey \| Black Leather \| 19” 230 Star Spoke \| Comfort Access \| Lumbar \| Heated Seats \| Black High Gloss Trim \| Pro Nav \| Assist \| Bluetooth Telematics \| Voice Control \| High Gloss Shadow Line
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533ogetnom Banned 95 Rep 1,760 Posts Drives: 335coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	they are aluminum, soap and a cloth will clean them, unless oyu havent in a while, in which case you should use something like mothers aluminum polish, it will take whats left right of and make them shiny again (the stock ones)
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OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I'd be careful about using a polished because the tips have a brushed finish to them. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Brushed aluminum, use Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish.
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LRS Dead Head 45 Rep 275 Posts Drives: E92 335d Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: (Then > Bay Area, Calif) (Now > Southeast, UK) iTrader: (0)	Thanks for everyones replies. However, I'm a little confused. Is what you are saying is that the Outside of the tips need to be cleaned/polished in a different way to the Inside of the tips? What I don't want to do is destroy the stock "Brushed" aluminum look. I don't want to end up with shiny unnatural looking tips. Thanks; LRS __________________ E92 335d SE Auto \| Space Grey \| Black Leather \| 19” 230 Star Spoke \| Comfort Access \| Lumbar \| Heated Seats \| Black High Gloss Trim \| Pro Nav \| Assist \| Bluetooth Telematics \| Voice Control \| High Gloss Shadow Line
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LRS Dead Head 45 Rep 275 Posts Drives: E92 335d Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: (Then > Bay Area, Calif) (Now > Southeast, UK) iTrader: (0)	Picus Your suggestion of using (Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish) on the 335 tips is an interesting one. Will the (Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish) retain the flat, no gloss, no shininess finish that the tips came as from the factory? I really want to keep the same finish and appearance as they originally came with the car and not shine them up like chrome. Can you advise? Thanks; LRS __________________ E92 335d SE Auto \| Space Grey \| Black Leather \| 19” 230 Star Spoke \| Comfort Access \| Lumbar \| Heated Seats \| Black High Gloss Trim \| Pro Nav \| Assist \| Bluetooth Telematics \| Voice Control \| High Gloss Shadow Line
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LRS Dead Head 45 Rep 275 Posts Drives: E92 335d Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: (Then > Bay Area, Calif) (Now > Southeast, UK) iTrader: (0)	Thanks Picus I've ordered the (Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish) today. I'll let you know what I think. LRS __________________ E92 335d SE Auto \| Space Grey \| Black Leather \| 19” 230 Star Spoke \| Comfort Access \| Lumbar \| Heated Seats \| Black High Gloss Trim \| Pro Nav \| Assist \| Bluetooth Telematics \| Voice Control \| High Gloss Shadow Line
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doc1911 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 361 Posts Drives: Sold my 335i and looking Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pinehurst, NC iTrader: (0)	I know exactly what you are talking about and I use Never-Dull. It comes in a blue can and can be purchased everywhere---Wal-Mart, auto store etc. Just tear a bit of the cloth off and shine away then wipe it off with a clean rag. Super easy and you can do it any time, not just with washes. It is shiney but not crazy and will not mess up the finish. It is pretty strong so don't use it other places w/o a test patch first
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sapperelite Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 07 335XI, 03 Wrangler Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Springfield, VA iTrader: (0)	I use the poorboy's sealant on the inside and outside. I have no problem with the finish and the dirt comes right off. I think the key is keeping them clean from the start...
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