[718]

Hi 718anites,

What do you guys recommend for cleaning black exhaust tips. I gave the car a wash but the tips dull with what looks like a thin veneer of dust baked on. I’m hoping to the restore them to their factory shine but don’t want to scrub too hard as to scratch/damage the paintwork. Any advice would be much appreciated.

718.

 

[ArchiProf]

I have less than 3000 miles on my 2018 Cayman so I just clean the tips with a small microfibre towel and car shampoo as part of the regular wash cycle. The small towel is dedicated for this.

On my 2014 Cayman, I did the same. But I occasionally sprayed the tips with 409 stone/steel cleaner, let it sit a bit and then washed it off. Once, I used Bee's Wax furniture polish that I use on granite countertops and stainless steel appliances but was worried about any possible issues when it got hot. It looked great but I did the 409/shampoo wash immediately thereafter to try to remove it just in case.

I am curious, for those of you who have waxed the tips, any issues with the heat?

 

[718]

Thanks Archiprof. I’ll try and hold of the products you mentioned and give them a go. Has anyone heard of/tried Trolls Breath? There’s some decent reviews online.

 

[Soul Performance Products]

When possible use a mild solvent or a soap with a foaming action. You want to try and use as little physical effort as possible in an attempt to prevent scratching from rubbing dirt on the tips. Once they are fully clean and spotless, you can even use a high heat resistant ceramic coating (such as the kind of wheels) to put a nice extra coating of clear protection on them.

-Mike

 

[718]

When possible use a mild solvent or a soap with a foaming action. You want to try and use as little physical effort as possible in an attempt to prevent scratching from rubbing dirt on the tips. Once they are fully clean and spotless, you can even use a high heat resistant ceramic coating (such as the kind of wheels) to put a nice extra coating of clear protection on them.

-Mike

Thanks Mike,

Considering using some 0000 steel wool.

 

[kmacuk]

HI,


I just posted about Bilt Hamber auto wheel, which I use touchless on my wheels and it works very well, likewise I use on my (non black) exhaust tips and they too come up very, also touchless so might be ideal if you are worried about marking it.


Amazon search: "Bilt-Hamber-Wheel-Cleaner-Litre"

 

[718]

Thanks buddy.

My concerns are using too strong a solvent as to damage the paintwork and/or too strong a scrub so to scratch the paint.

I might try a little test patch under the tips and towards the back before going all in!!

HI,


I just posted about Bilt Hamber auto wheel, which I use touchless on my wheels and it works very well, likewise I use on my (non black) exhaust tips and they too come up very, also touchless so might be ideal if you are worried about marking it.


Amazon search: "Bilt-Hamber-Wheel-Cleaner-Litre"