v_therussian

I have a dilema regarding my exhaust tips, here are the options:

1. Use Anzafin's DIY and paint my stock tips matte black.

2. CF tips like these

3. Order the OEM BMW ones.

4. Have my stock tips powdercoated matte black, but I think that might be a little bit of an overkill, and I'm not sure how much it'll cost too.


I'm leaning toward option 1, anyone care to talk me out of it? And while we're on the subject, please provide any pointers/advice/instructions.

Thanks y'all!

selbycy

I like the look of those exhausts, if I bought 2 of them would they fit over the outlet pipes on the exhaust???

v_therussian

you mean the ones from eBay? actually, I'm not sure they'll fit - gotta measure it.

selbycy

I will try to remove my tips later and measure them. If I tap them from behind with a hammer will they come off?

Anzafin

Yes, just put a wooden block between the edge and the hammer .

v_therussian: Go for option 1, and if it fails, you haven't lost much. However, concentrate on it. Don't take it just "an attempt", or it will fail. Do your best, and I'm sure you'll be satisfied.

I replied your mail, but after that I wondered that maybe there is some pointers after all to get a nice finish!
- apply very thin layers of paint
- many thin layers
- follow the instructions in the paint can

selbycy

Cheers will do it when I get home from work tonight

v_therussian

Guess, you'll beat me to it - since I'll be only getting to this sometime this weekend - so please do a write-up or just post some replies in this thread as to what - if any - problems you come across.

selbycy

will do, isn't it quite early in the morning in NY?
I call the US quite a lot and I gotta stay after hours to call you guys!!

v_therussian

I work with European futures markets, so I actually work when its night-time in NY - gives me more time to do mods hahaha

selbycy

I work in Forex, futures etc as well