Black exhaust tips
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='867838' date='May 4 2009, 02:38 PM
you can buy high temp matte black engine spray paint that works very well, the process takes an hour or so because you need to clean and heat up the exhaust and spray on two coats and let it dry in between the coats
the results exactly the same in regards to looks as powdercoating and will last a long time
its a really good route to go
the results exactly the same in regards to looks as powdercoating and will last a long time
its a really good route to go
Much appreciated PTL!
#22
Originally Posted by CWS530' post='867845' date='May 4 2009, 12:42 PM
Cool, thanks for the info. Since I'm not sanding down the chrome, I've got nothing to lose really. IF for some reason it did happen to flake, I could always just strip it down to chrome again. An hour and an $8 can of high temp spray paint. Why not!
Much appreciated PTL!
Much appreciated PTL!
i would suggest getting the expensive high temp paint, IIRC the can was like $30 but lasted over five years with no flaking and no dulling on the exhaust
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='867845' date='May 4 2009, 10:42 PM
Cool, thanks for the info. Since I'm not sanding down the chrome, I've got nothing to lose really. IF for some reason it did happen to flake, I could always just strip it down to chrome again. An hour and an $8 can of high temp spray paint. Why not!
Much appreciated PTL!
Much appreciated PTL!
Thanks!
I might be trying that also if I can't find anything else.
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OK, so the DIY would be:
1. Buy $30 high quality high temp paint, mask bumper
2. Clean chrome tips with rubbing alcohol
3. Start the car and let the exhast tips get hot
4. Turn off car and spray the tips while hot
5. Wait for cool down - 30-40 mins? or whatever
6. Repeat steps 3 & 4
Did I miss anything?
1. Buy $30 high quality high temp paint, mask bumper
2. Clean chrome tips with rubbing alcohol
3. Start the car and let the exhast tips get hot
4. Turn off car and spray the tips while hot
5. Wait for cool down - 30-40 mins? or whatever
6. Repeat steps 3 & 4
Did I miss anything?
#26
Originally Posted by CWS530' post='867885' date='May 4 2009, 01:10 PM
OK, so the DIY would be:
1. Buy $30 high quality high temp paint, mask bumper
2. Clean chrome tips with rubbing alcohol
3. Start the car and let the exhast tips get hot
4. Turn off car and spray the tips while hot
5. Wait for cool down - 30-40 mins? or whatever
6. Repeat steps 3 & 4
Did I miss anything?
1. Buy $30 high quality high temp paint, mask bumper
2. Clean chrome tips with rubbing alcohol
3. Start the car and let the exhast tips get hot
4. Turn off car and spray the tips while hot
5. Wait for cool down - 30-40 mins? or whatever
6. Repeat steps 3 & 4
Did I miss anything?
Starting the car method will work but you need to add 3-4 coats for that
but yeah you got the process right there
I would give an hour inbetween coats
#27
Originally Posted by CWS530' post='867783' date='May 4 2009, 02:43 PM
ObD Suggested these:
part # 18107500498 - Exhaust pipe extension SCHWARZ, 4.4 L E53 with sport package
I need to make sure they'll fit though since he's got at 535 and mine's a 530.
part # 18107500498 - Exhaust pipe extension SCHWARZ, 4.4 L E53 with sport package
I need to make sure they'll fit though since he's got at 535 and mine's a 530.
It fits a pipe ~ 2.5 in diameter. If your pipe is 2.5" you are golden. Will not fit a diesel since they have that sexy big oval.
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Originally Posted by ObD' post='867904' date='May 4 2009, 03:26 PM
It fits a pipe ~ 2.5 in diameter. If your pipe is 2.5" you are golden. Will not fit a diesel since they have that sexy big oval.
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Originally Posted by ObD' post='867904' date='May 4 2009, 11:26 PM
It fits a pipe ~ 2.5 in diameter. If your pipe is 2.5" you are golden. Will not fit a diesel since they have that sexy big oval.
edit: I think the newer 520d and maybe 525d have the big oval tip.
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Bad news, checked my OEM chrome tips on real oem: p/n 18307536038, cross reference to other models. 530's could be SOL.
Part 18307536038 (Exhaust pipe tip) was found on the following vehicles:
E60: Details on E60 (Pre-LCI)
E60 545i Sedan
E60 550i Sedan
E60N: Details on E60N (LCI)
E60N 550i Sedan
E60N 535i Sedan
E60N 535xi Sedan
E61N: Details on E61N (LCI)
E61N 535xi Touring
Part 18307536038 (Exhaust pipe tip) was found on the following vehicles:
E60: Details on E60 (Pre-LCI)
E60 545i Sedan
E60 550i Sedan
E60N: Details on E60N (LCI)
E60N 550i Sedan
E60N 535i Sedan
E60N 535xi Sedan
E61N: Details on E61N (LCI)
E61N 535xi Touring