FLSL55

The bottom of the tips have black residue on them. I have tried everything! Even a dremel!

Anyone have some tips to get this stuff off?

Al E

I cleaned mine with chrome cleaner. Hope it works for you.

IngenereAMG

Chrome cleaner has worked for me as well.

sjcsl55

I use chrome cleaner together with fine steel wool for the tough spots. Sometimes it helps to let the chrome cleaner sit on the carbon build up a while (5 min?) first.

M-bENZ

Ok where do u guys get the chrome cleaner ? Can i get it from Pepboy or autozone ?? I mean nothing wrong with mine just wana clean my lexus tips.

Thanks,

Andy

okbarnett

light rubbing compound

kevinpuri

I would stay away from steel wool, for the best results use a clay bar. You will not believe the heavy residue a clay bar will lift off. Just make sure after you use it on your exhaust you only use it for that thereafter and not for your paint or wheels.

Good luck,

Kevin

sjcsl55

I just use Turtle wax from my local auto parts store...

http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-T-2...4840678&sr=8-3

sjcsl55

Agreed. Clay is best, but sometimes it doesn't remove the hard caked on carbon deposits. I only use super fine steel wool very lightly, as a light abrasive. With regular cleaning, you shouldn't run into this much.

OC_AMG

Fine steel wool lightly applied. Works perfectly.

150shot

I posted this question to a few months ago , and the one reply I remember is some products from P21S. I searched other boards and a few recommended too.

ALso I was at a very reputable muffler shop today, and of course had to ask what they recommend( my tips still have hard water spots & other markings) ....he recommended this stuff called ZEP BBQ Cleaner..LOL. It made sense its built to kill the caked on residue from the grill...I will check it out this weekend.

FLSL55

Thanks for the info 150shot!

SoCalC55

Very fine(The finest you can find) steel wool and chrome cleaner

finish off with polish or just soap/water and dry

Esh

+1 I use the same exact stuff and a toothbrush. Wipe clean with a rag. Works perfectly. In fact, I just did mine tonight, they had deposits on them from the winter and spring.

kwaobus

it will come off, just a matter of how long you rub. It took me about 45 minutes per side and my arm almost fell off...

lauer87

Steel wool FTW

mikekuriger

sandblaster?

kamilclk430

I made this thread in the SL section. This is the easiest way to get these things cleaned. Trust me I tried everything and this will get them looking new.

https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...aust-tips.html