Cleaning the exhaust tips.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 5,107
Likes: 0
From: The Magic City
C63
Cleaning the exhaust tips.
So what do you guys use to clean the tips? I had some stuff that was great. It came in a short silver can with wadding that had the cleaning solution on it. My wife threw it away during one of her cleaning binges 
& now i can't remember what it was called. Anyone know what i'm talking about? 
& now i can't remember what it was called. Anyone know what i'm talking about?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,291
Likes: 1
From: N.Jersey and New York, stationed in Germany
W164 ML500,SMART For two,1994 C280(5speed manual) 1999 C230k station wagon
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: Canada
C63 AMG
The borla cleaner is the best i've tried!
http://www.borla.com/products/polish.aspx
http://www.borla.com/products/polish.aspx
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,075
Likes: 15
'18 C63A Cabriolet
So what do you guys use to clean the tips? I had some stuff that was great. It came in a short silver can with wadding that had the cleaning solution on it. My wife threw it away during one of her cleaning binges & now i can't remember what it was called. Anyone know what i'm talking about?
& now i can't remember what it was called. Anyone know what i'm talking about? 
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 6,020
Likes: 532
From: Alexandria, VA
07 E63 AMG, 10 C63 AMG, 07 E63 Designo, 07 E350, 09 C300, 07 C230
That is the same stuff, I use. I would be asking to much, for the exhaust tips, not to collect so much carbon buildup. 
my C63 is in pretty good shape, but my E63 they need work, I think I might need to use steel wool on them. Now, it's not the whole exhaust tip, just the very bottom lip.
my C63 is in pretty good shape, but my E63 they need work, I think I might need to use steel wool on them. Now, it's not the whole exhaust tip, just the very bottom lip.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 5,649
Likes: 484
2012 C63;1971 280SE 3.5(Sold);2023 EQS 450 SUV 4 Matic (Wife's)
That is the same stuff, I use. I would be asking to much, for the exhaust tips, not to collect so much carbon buildup. my C63 is in pretty good shape, but my E63 they need work, I think I might need to use steel wool on them. Now, it's not the whole exhaust tip, just the very bottom lip.
my C63 is in pretty good shape, but my E63 they need work, I think I might need to use steel wool on them. Now, it's not the whole exhaust tip, just the very bottom lip.
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,935
Likes: 5
AMG
+1 on blue-magic metal polish. It works unbelievably well and IMO is far superior to never dull & etc.
It works really well with a small powered orbital buffer and will give a perfect mirror finish when used with orbital.
It works really well with a small powered orbital buffer and will give a perfect mirror finish when used with orbital.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 6,677
Likes: 4
From: Los Angeles
C63
Blue magic is great stuff but I find it a little too abrasive especially if you use force to clean high polish metal as it will leave swirl marks. I have had this experience with the Blue Magic and 3M metal polish. IMO Never Dull is more like wax for the metal, really leaves it very slick, but dosent have the abrassive cleaning power like the 3M or Blue Magic.
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 566
Likes: 5
2012 E350 4matic
i just wipe mine clean every week with a wet towel that i used to dry the car. (after the car is dry of course) and i dont have any build up or any issues with that method. i guess if you dont clean them frequently then you might need some of the above suggested products.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,345
Likes: 3
From: Oakland, CA
'16 GTS Solar
Steel wool pad!
I just use a standard car wash detergent to get the soot off. Then I spray with an aluminum wheel cleaner and scrub with steel wool don't know the grade off the top of my head (the kind used on kitchen equipment) and the tips look good as new. Zero scratches from the wool and no dulling.
I just use a standard car wash detergent to get the soot off. Then I spray with an aluminum wheel cleaner and scrub with steel wool don't know the grade off the top of my head (the kind used on kitchen equipment) and the tips look good as new. Zero scratches from the wool and no dulling.
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 304
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas
C63 & Mustang Mach1(s)
One more trick from the kitchen. Believe or not a solution of 70/30 water and vinegar. The acidic nature of the vinegar breaks down the carbon. Inside of the tips look like new, spray and wipe...........
