Tips

[MikeR]

Hi
What do people use if trying to get long term carbon off exhaust tips?
Saw this mentioned on the www - any good?

Labocosmetica Cronos

[Grumpyjohn1957]

Sounds brutal but Brillo pads with lots of water work very well. Doesn't scratch the chrome either, patience and gentle rubbing is all that's needed.

[Tooting7]

Kitchen foil works very well with a little water on any steel tip exhaust

[JohnW]

I just use Servisol metal polish and a lot of elbow grease

[Toasey]

I remember I cleaned the exhaust on my E39 B10 by following this video:

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And now I see he has a more recent video using Labocosmetica Cronos

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[bettyross]

Hi,

For long-term carbon on exhaust tips, many enthusiasts recommend Labocosmetica CRÒNOS. It’s a gel-based decarbonizer that effectively dissolves carbon without harsh scrubbing. You apply it to the tips, let it work for a few minutes, then wipe and rinse — it’s safe and efficient for regular use.