How to clean Titanium tips???

WERND · 02-11-2009, 10:46 PM

I have bought a set of 3.7 rolled tips from a seller here and before I put them on I was wondering if anyone had experience with cleaning them. I just got done using metal polish on my stock ones and don't think that will be good on titanium ones. I'm also hoping I won't need to clean them every other time I drive the car because you can't allow buildup or they won't come clean.

Z22Z · 02-11-2009, 11:29 PM

i use steel wool to clean my stock exhaust tips. it doesnt scratch and gets everything off even after it has built up for a while. perhaps the same will do for titanium.

Rotary Rasp · 02-11-2009, 11:40 PM

I seriously would not use steel wool. My tips stay clean with just soap and water.

Z22Z · 02-12-2009, 12:36 AM

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I seriously would not use steel wool. My tips stay clean with just soap and water.

why do you say that?

Nebster · 02-12-2009, 06:44 AM

steel has iron in it and when combined with tianium can contaminate the titanium and cause it to flash rust. I would just use some metal cleaner and a brush. Do you have any pictures. typically you shouldn't get oxidation on your titanium if its real

WERND · 02-12-2009, 04:34 PM

No pics they're not even on. It's just the black carbon that sticks to the stock tips that scares me

Nebster · 02-12-2009, 04:36 PM

on the inside?

WERND · 02-12-2009, 10:28 PM

It sticks to the roll of the stock tips. Gets baked on you know....I'm sure it'll happen to the Ti tips also. Right now I use metal polish, however I wonder if that will scratch the Ti tips.

Nebster · 02-12-2009, 10:30 PM

it shouldn't - but i don't have experience with those tips.

the best thing to do i think is just take a microfiber and make sure you wipe it down every day or every other day.

Z22Z · 02-12-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nebster

steel has iron in it and when combined with tianium can contaminate the titanium and cause it to flash rust. I would just use some metal cleaner and a brush. Do you have any pictures. typically you shouldn't get oxidation on your titanium if its real

did not know that. good info.

Nebster · 02-12-2009, 11:27 PM

the downfalls of being a mechanical /metallurgical engineer

enforcerman · 02-13-2009, 05:41 AM

+1 for Steel Wool. :P

HighVoltage · 02-18-2009, 10:28 AM

Mothers and a Dremel with a felt polishing tip. Takes any amount of soot off....

Houman21 · 02-18-2009, 10:49 AM

I would use maas metal polish - it works well and isn't too harsh

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WERND Captain 77 Rep 659 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Polk City iTrader: (0)	How to clean Titanium tips??? I have bought a set of 3.7 rolled tips from a seller here and before I put them on I was wondering if anyone had experience with cleaning them. I just got done using metal polish on my stock ones and don't think that will be good on titanium ones. I'm also hoping I won't need to clean them every other time I drive the car because you can't allow buildup or they won't come clean.
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Z22Z Lieutenant 33 Rep 536 Posts Drives: WRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0)	i use steel wool to clean my stock exhaust tips. it doesnt scratch and gets everything off even after it has built up for a while. perhaps the same will do for titanium.
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Rotary Rasp Lieutenant Colonel 241 Rep 1,857 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal - Torrance iTrader: (6)	I seriously would not use steel wool. My tips stay clean with just soap and water.
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Nebster Brigadier General 100 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	steel has iron in it and when combined with tianium can contaminate the titanium and cause it to flash rust. I would just use some metal cleaner and a brush. Do you have any pictures. typically you shouldn't get oxidation on your titanium if its real __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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WERND Captain 77 Rep 659 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Polk City iTrader: (0)	No pics they're not even on. It's just the black carbon that sticks to the stock tips that scares me
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Nebster Brigadier General 100 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	on the inside? __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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WERND Captain 77 Rep 659 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Polk City iTrader: (0)	It sticks to the roll of the stock tips. Gets baked on you know....I'm sure it'll happen to the Ti tips also. Right now I use metal polish, however I wonder if that will scratch the Ti tips.
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Nebster Brigadier General 100 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	it shouldn't - but i don't have experience with those tips. the best thing to do i think is just take a microfiber and make sure you wipe it down every day or every other day. __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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