04-25-2015, 07:05 PM | #1 |
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My exhaust looks ugly due to paint chipping
So I wanted to rinse off soot from my exhaust today to expose it more (because I like the real article not plastic fakery favoured by some other manufacturers). However I discovered to my dismay that paint is chipping only after about 10k miles. Looks ugly. Does anybody know if this is covered under warranty or else how to fix it ? I suspect if everybody cleaned their exhaust the real scale of the problem may become apparent.
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04-25-2015, 08:34 PM | #4 |
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There not black chrome?
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Frankly, when I first saw my M235i's "black chrome" (which in fact is simply black painting), I knew it would rust sooner rather than later as this is exactly what happened to my 528xi tips after less than a year from new:
The black tips (part of the M-sport package) are made in China, and most unfortunately the seal is at the bottom - so that any condensed water with sulphur and other combustion chemicals tend to stay there and do their job... Bad design, even worse workmanship... My dealer replaced two sets before I sold the car to him and got the M235i! I guess the only permanent solution are true chrome tips, but I'm reluctant to buy them just because my new "premium car" is rusting
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04-26-2015, 02:35 AM | #7 |
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On my M135i (same tips) I got them replaced after 9 months, same problem as you. After a further 6 months they did the same. Couldn't be bothered this time round so I've just left it.
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BMW is definitely cutting corners these days - even in the top-of-the-line 550i F10 the black tips are notoriously rusting
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04-26-2015, 07:56 AM | #12 |
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In my case it is definitely paint chipping, it didn't start to corrode yet. I wonder if they will replace it or blame "normal wear and tear". It certainly won't cost them much as it is made in china. If they do replace it I will keep washing it on a regular basis. Lesson learned.
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04-26-2015, 11:24 AM | #13 |
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looks like maybe salt damage and lack of cleaning. the outside is completely dirty and not shiny. you'd be surprised how easily exhausts can stay shinny after a few wipes every monthly car wash.
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04-26-2015, 07:17 PM | #15 |
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This doesn't look like rust damage to me: I can scrape the paint off with my fingernail. It is as if they forgot to apply primer. I will take it to a dealer soon and report back.
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