Black Exhaust Tips...

iconoclast · 10-11-2016, 03:39 PM

I am tired of cleaning the tips. It's become a fool's errand at this point. Contemplating having the tips painted black by a shop or just do it myself.

For those of you who have black exhaust tips. Could you post photos?

Nonopr01 · 10-11-2016, 04:07 PM

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1290864

Neuera09 · 10-11-2016, 09:32 PM

Experimented over the weekend using a matte black vht spray can. I used 4 light coats. Much easier since you can just pull out the exhaust tip cover versus removing the entire rear valance or rear bumper for m sport version.

karzrkewl · 10-11-2016, 10:21 PM

I had my tips powdercoated a few months ago when I installed the MPE. No regrets.

Neuera09 · 10-11-2016, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by karzrkewl

I had my tips powdercoated a few months ago when I installed the MPE. No regrets.

Very nice. Where did u get it done?

karzrkewl · 10-11-2016, 11:00 PM

West Coast Powdercoating in South San Francisco

Neuera09 · 10-11-2016, 11:41 PM

Cool thanks!

karzrkewl · 10-12-2016, 01:42 AM

The owner AJ is a car enthusiast and a great guy to work with. Whole process only took and few days and the parts were flawless.

iconoclast · 10-12-2016, 07:41 AM

unfortunately i cannot remove the tips to have them done... the entire exhaust has to come down.

Kzang · 10-12-2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

unfortunately i cannot remove the tips to have them done... the entire exhaust has to come down.

You can DIY without the exhaust tips removed.

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ht=exhaust+tip

iconoclast · 10-12-2016, 03:08 PM

the shop i use for paint said they are concerned about orange peel and not having a smooth finish if the exhaust is not removed and paint applied properly. any issues with flaking, wrinkles or orange peel?

Neuera09 · 10-12-2016, 10:59 PM

Icon, are you planning on getting the mpe exhaust later on?

r33_RGSport · 10-12-2016, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

the shop i use for paint said they are concerned about orange peel and not having a smooth finish if the exhaust is not removed and paint applied properly. any issues with flaking, wrinkles or orange peel?

Nope.
Just use the VHT high heat paint. It is very easy to paint.
The only issue would be uneven thickness when you are painting it without removing the bumper.

iconoclast · 10-13-2016, 07:28 AM

excellent. thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neuera09

Icon, are you planning on getting the mpe exhaust later on?

not available for 50i.

stewy604 · 10-14-2016, 10:24 AM

I did mine in gloss black, and kept the inners matte black. I'll post pics when I get a chance.

iconoclast · 10-14-2016, 11:31 AM

how? you masked off the interior? this is my concern about painting the entire tip. i do not want the interior to be glossy.

Kzang · 10-14-2016, 12:36 PM

Probably with painters tape.. at least that's what I would use with newspaper stuffed into the hole.

stewy604 · 10-17-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

how? you masked off the interior? this is my concern about painting the entire tip. i do not want the interior to be glossy.

I pulled the rear bumper off, and masked off the inside of the tip and then vice versa. Did it over a weekend.

iconoclast · 10-17-2016, 12:13 PM

thank you.

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Neuera09 Lieutenant 279 Rep 592 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 Xline with MPPK Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	Pure Experience Round Tip Experimented over the weekend using a matte black vht spray can. I used 4 light coats. Much easier since you can just pull out the exhaust tip cover versus removing the entire rear valance or rear bumper for m sport version. Attached Images
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karzrkewl Enlisted Member 7 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 Msport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Powdercoated tips I had my tips powdercoated a few months ago when I installed the MPE. No regrets. Attached Images
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iconoclast Self-Deprecating Narcissist 7266 Rep 6,561 Posts Drives: Audi BMW Ferrari LR MB Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: In, Out & Around... iTrader: (1)	how? you masked off the interior? this is my concern about painting the entire tip. i do not want the interior to be glossy. __________________ http://www.instagram.com/_.iconoclast/
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