Exhaust cleaner

[whp1983]

Bit dull and picky I know...but after winter my tailpipes are looking a mess. A little while ago someone on here put a link to a cleaner (possibly from dodo juice) that they'd used on an m5

But I can't find it. Anyone know what it was.... Or suggest any other cleaners?

Cheers

[M3CS]

I just use autosol metal polish on my e46 tail pipes. Comes up very nice and shiny.

Whatever you do, don't be tempted to use any brushes, as you'll scratch it. A soft cloth, lots of elbow grease and the correct product (autosol, in my opinion) is all you should use.

[cerb4.5lee]

M3CS said:

I just use autosol metal polish on my e46 tail pipes. Comes up very nice and shiny.

Whatever you do, don't be tempted to use any brushes, as you'll scratch it. A soft cloth, lots of elbow grease and the correct product (autosol, in my opinion) is all you should use.

Plus one, this is what I do as well.

[HoHoHo]

That's what I'd use..........if I could find mine

However, Brasso does the trick just as well

[Max M4X WW]

If they are covered in tar, I'd probably remove that first with a Tar removal product. It tends to trap grit which will scratch them to death whilst polishing if it is left on.

[nick1275]

Mine were really manky when bought my car, I used meguires metal polish and some really fine wet and dry

[HoHoHo]

Max M4X WW said:

If they are covered in tar, I'd probably remove that first with a Tar removal product. It tends to trap grit which will scratch them to death whilst polishing if it is left on.

Good point and something I do every clean, in fact having taken well over an hour to clean an already clean car I must be cleanyourcar.co.uk's best client!

Tar remover on all lower doors, rear panels, exhaust pipes
Jet wash
Wheel cleaner
Jet wash
Snow Foam
Jet wash
Tar remover again just to make sure
Jet wash
Degreaser in wheel arches
Jet wash
Meguiars wash, two buckets, wool mitt
Jet wash
Final rinse with deionised water so I don't need to leather and I have no water stains

Stand back and admire the M5

The end

[whp1983]

Cheers all...will give those metal cleaners a go.

Hohoho, great effort cleaning the M5!

[HoHoHo]

whp1983 said:

Cheers all...will give those metal cleaners a go.

Hohoho, great effort cleaning the M5!

Will need to see photos

Oh, and thanks

[Max M4X WW]

HoHoHo said:

Max M4X WW said:

If they are covered in tar, I'd probably remove that first with a Tar removal product. It tends to trap grit which will scratch them to death whilst polishing if it is left on.

Good point and something I do every clean, in fact having taken well over an hour to clean an already clean car I must be cleanyourcar.co.uk's best client!

Tar remover on all lower doors, rear panels, exhaust pipes
Jet wash
Wheel cleaner
Jet wash
Snow Foam
Jet wash
Tar remover again just to make sure
Jet wash
Degreaser in wheel arches
Jet wash
Meguiars wash, two buckets, wool mitt
Jet wash
Final rinse with deionised water so I don't need to leather and I have no water stains

Stand back and admire the M5

The end

Is that every wash?! Can I suggest some wheel sealant and soap and water? That's what I'm hoping to use anyway instead of cleaner all the time.

[HoHoHo]

Max M4X WW said:

Is that every wash?! Can I suggest some wheel sealant and soap and water? That's what I'm hoping to use anyway instead of cleaner all the time.

Pretty much every clean.

The roads I use I share with tractors and farmers and the last 1/2 mile to work whilst a good rural road when it rains becomes a mud bath with silt etc. from the local fields so the entire car gets covered in st. I've also lost track of the number of water leaks around here that turn roads into a constant puddle!

That said, cleaning cars has never been a chore and I'm a bit of a clean car freak

[Palmball]

HoHoHo said:

Pretty much every clean.

That said, cleaning cars has never been a chore and I'm a bit of a clean car freak

To be fair, I'm much the same and get a lot of satisfaction out of it. Just imagine having my white leather to contend with too :bang head:

Agree with all of the plugs for Autosol however, I have recently tried Supernatural Metal Polish and found it to be very effective AND it seems to leave a very smooth 'sealed' finish making cleaning easier next time. It's a bit odd to use when you're familiar with Autosol as it's very runny.

Ultra Fine (for regular use)
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/dodo-juice/supe...

Medium Cut (for a harder cut)
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/dodo-juice/supe...

[Cambell]

I just sprayed mine with Auto Smart Tardis and then a wee rub with Duraglit wadding and hey presto....shiney shiney..

[anonymous-user]

Depending on the severity of the condition a gentle rub with 0000 grade steel wool with a fine compound may help

[M3John]

M3CS said:

I just use autosol metal polish on my e46 tail pipes. Comes up very nice and shiny.

Whatever you do, don't be tempted to use any brushes, as you'll scratch it. A soft cloth, lots of elbow grease and the correct product (autosol, in my opinion) is all you should use.

Exactly what I do and as M3CS has said, don't use anything other than a cloth.

[Stone Cold]

I did my E46 M3 at the W/E

Autosol on the exterior came up a treat
Internally they were covered in hard cack so a fine sanding roundel on a Dremel was taken to them and then Autosol to finish off, shiny inside as well now
And finally a heat resistant sealant wax applied (externally) to stop them getting so filthy in future

I should have taken a before and after pic as the difference even surprised me