Titanium exhaust cleaning tips

Alekshop · 05-13-2010, 01:14 AM

Guys,

In order to keep Akrapovic system (or any other titanium parts) in good shape, I have spent around $200 on different cleaning products. I talked to guys from Detailer's Domain and Detailed Image and got some very useful information, but still wasn't satisfied with the results.

After cleaning some stuff in my garage, I found a can of NEVR-DULL that I bought 5y ago.

This is all what you need to clean your metal parts.

I will post some pics after I get it dirty again

so you can see the difference

bunnn · 05-13-2010, 10:37 AM

I was just about to clean my tips...glad you posted this.

swamp2 · 05-13-2010, 10:52 AM

Following the suggestions of many motorcycle and car guys (even some posts right here on the forum) I have tried and liked the results from plain old WD-40. Smells bad but only during cleaning and then for a day or two.

bunnn · 05-13-2010, 10:54 AM

Could you elaborate on the cleaning method with WD-40?

swamp2 · 05-13-2010, 11:02 AM

Use it just like any cleaner but no rinse should be done. Spray it into a rag, rub (shoe shine style works well) the tips and the main body if you like. I try to keep the WD-40 on the rag and exhaust not on the car. I doubt it is corrosive or damaging in any way but no need to get in on waxed body parts. Try to keep any other greasy or oily things from touching the exhaust including your finger prints. The heat can sort of imprint those into the exhaust.

Alekshop · 05-13-2010, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp2

Use it just like any cleaner but no rinse should be done. Spray it into a rag, rub (shoe shine style works well) the tips and the main body if you like. I try to keep the WD-40 on the rag and exhaust not on the car. I doubt it is corrosive or damaging in any way but no need to get in on waxed body parts. Try to keep any other greasy or oily things from touching the exhaust including your finger prints. The heat can sort of imprint those into the exhaust.

WD-40 is recommended by Akrapovic to clean their systems. It works OK but not great! It does remove some stains and dirt but it won't remove those particles that backed into the metal.

Nevr-Dull cleans it all ...

Dartanium · 05-13-2010, 11:49 PM

mothers billet polish also works, a small jar is 15 bucks

dawgdog · 05-14-2010, 07:24 AM

So far I have cleaned mine with Klasse AIO. Was not aware there were special concerns with titanium.

RJM3 · 05-15-2010, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawgdog

So far I have cleaned mine with Klasse AIO. Was not aware there were special concerns with titanium.

if you polish it incorrect it might change the color ... from matte to shiny

OneMmmm · 11-02-2014, 09:24 PM

Reviving an old thread. Are there any components of the exhaust system that should NOT be cleaned w/ WD-40 or Nevr-Dull?

aus · 05-25-2016, 07:06 PM

This stuff isn't on Amazon.
Where did you guys get it?

nholmes · 05-25-2016, 07:17 PM

Bro, do you even google?

http://www.amazon.com/Basch-Never-Du.../dp/B0014IGAWO

rjd598 · 05-26-2016, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus

This stuff isn't on Amazon.
Where did you guys get it?

Everything is on amazon

aus · 05-26-2016, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nholmes

Bro, do you even google?

http://www.amazon.com/Basch-Never-Du.../dp/B0014IGAWO

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjd598

Everything is on amazon

My bad. I suck at searching.
I searched on Amazon and nothing came up for some reason.
Like you guys said, I thought everything is on Amazon.

dparm · 05-26-2016, 09:47 AM

I love P21S Polishing Soap for exhaust tips. I only use Nevr Dull or 0000 steel wool for the most stubborn burnt-on carbon.

http://www.p21s.com/products/bis_ps.html

05-13-2010, 01:14 AM	#1
Alekshop 437 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: E30 M3 l E46 M3 l GT4 l 991 RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Titanium exhaust cleaning tips Guys, In order to keep Akrapovic system (or any other titanium parts) in good shape, I have spent around $200 on different cleaning products. I talked to guys from Detailer's Domain and Detailed Image and got some very useful information, but still wasn't satisfied with the results. After cleaning some stuff in my garage, I found a can of NEVR-DULL that I bought 5y ago. This is all what you need to clean your metal parts. I will post some pics after I get it dirty again so you can see the difference
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bunnn Colonel 86 Rep 2,266 Posts Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (12)	I was just about to clean my tips...glad you posted this. __________________ Cheers Ben
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swamp2 Lieutenant General 611 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Following the suggestions of many motorcycle and car guys (even some posts right here on the forum) I have tried and liked the results from plain old WD-40. Smells bad but only during cleaning and then for a day or two. __________________ E92 M3 \| Space Gray on Fox Red \| M-DCT \| CF Roof \| RAC RG63 Wheels \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| \| Vorsteiner Ti Exhaust \| Matte Black Grilles/Side Gills/Rear Emblem/Mirrors \| \| Alekshop Back up Camera \| GP Thunders \| BMW Aluminum Pedals \| Elite Angels \| \| XPEL Full Front Wrap \| Hardwired V1 \| Interior Xenon Light Kit \|
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bunnn Colonel 86 Rep 2,266 Posts Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (12)	Could you elaborate on the cleaning method with WD-40? __________________ Cheers Ben
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05-13-2010, 11:02 AM	#5
swamp2 Lieutenant General 611 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Use it just like any cleaner but no rinse should be done. Spray it into a rag, rub (shoe shine style works well) the tips and the main body if you like. I try to keep the WD-40 on the rag and exhaust not on the car. I doubt it is corrosive or damaging in any way but no need to get in on waxed body parts. Try to keep any other greasy or oily things from touching the exhaust including your finger prints. The heat can sort of imprint those into the exhaust. __________________ E92 M3 \| Space Gray on Fox Red \| M-DCT \| CF Roof \| RAC RG63 Wheels \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| \| Vorsteiner Ti Exhaust \| Matte Black Grilles/Side Gills/Rear Emblem/Mirrors \| \| Alekshop Back up Camera \| GP Thunders \| BMW Aluminum Pedals \| Elite Angels \| \| XPEL Full Front Wrap \| Hardwired V1 \| Interior Xenon Light Kit \|
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05-14-2010, 07:24 AM	#8
dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	So far I have cleaned mine with Klasse AIO. Was not aware there were special concerns with titanium. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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11-02-2014, 09:24 PM	#10
OneMmmm Lieutenant 126 Rep 558 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwest iTrader: (0)	Reviving an old thread. Are there any components of the exhaust system that should NOT be cleaned w/ WD-40 or Nevr-Dull? Last edited by OneMmmm; 11-02-2014 at 09:24 PM.. Reason: grammar
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05-25-2016, 07:06 PM	#11
aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	This stuff isn't on Amazon. Where did you guys get it? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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dparm Stop the hate, get a V8 3850 Rep 8,625 Posts Drives: C7 Corvette GS, AMG C63 S Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (1)	I love P21S Polishing Soap for exhaust tips. I only use Nevr Dull or 0000 steel wool for the most stubborn burnt-on carbon. http://www.p21s.com/products/bis_ps.html __________________ Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2021 AMG C63 S sedan Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP
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