Black Exhaust Tips on M Sport?

hufington · 03-06-2019, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by classic_erik

What's the best process for re-doing the tips? Mine have completely chipped away and look horrible! Standard paint thinner to remove everything down to bare chrome again?

Quad tips are around $100 to powder coat.

classic_erik · 03-06-2019, 01:56 PM

Sorry I'm looking for the best way to remove the current chipped VHT gloss paint before starting over. I assume paint thinner?

hufington · 03-06-2019, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by classic_erik

Sorry I'm looking for the best way to remove the current chipped VHT gloss paint before starting over. I assume paint thinner?

I'd use Rustoleum Aircraft Remover.

Hellrot · 03-06-2019, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Longun 2

I have further pics if you want them on a space grey, but they are exactly the same as those posted above

Post em!!

Alos · 03-06-2019, 08:22 PM

Hey did mine with vht spray and like 5 coats. Covered car with plastic for painters than newspaper and stay. Here is what it looks like and it's lasting. [IMG][/IMG]

classic_erik · 03-06-2019, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hufington

Quote:

Originally Posted by classic_erik

Sorry I'm looking for the best way to remove the current chipped VHT gloss paint before starting over. I assume paint thinner?

I'd use Rustoleum Aircraft Remover.

Thanks I'll try that!

trlengle · 03-07-2019, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SlammedR8

For those of you who have black exhaust tips, did you paint them yourselves or did you buy them online? Or did you have a shop paint or powder coat them?

Does BMW make them in black?

TIA guys!

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Originally Posted by SlammedR8

For those of you who have black exhaust tips, did you paint them yourselves or did you buy them online? Or did you have a shop paint or powder coat them?

Does BMW make them in black?

TIA guys!

Powder coated.

classic_erik · 03-07-2019, 06:28 PM

That color combination is sick.

Can't powdercoat the 50i tips unfortunately...

fr_tz · 03-08-2019, 08:39 AM

Powdercoated: MPE finishers

yewlock · 03-08-2019, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fr_tz

Powdercoated: MPE finishers

DIY? It looks great.

Mitchfin · 03-11-2019, 02:51 PM

After lots of searching i finally found a store that carry’s the Foliatec gloss black exhaust spray and ships to the US. Sounds like this is the only high quality, fool proof spray so i thought it might be helpful for others that are looking in the US. Shipping is pricey, but not priceier than having to redo chipping paint or get it powder coated.

https://www.avb-sports.be/sprays/paint/23861/

classic_erik · 03-11-2019, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitchfin

After lots of searching i finally found a store that carry’s the Foliatec gloss black exhaust spray and ships to the US. Sounds like this is the only high quality, fool proof spray so i thought it might be helpful for others that are looking in the US. Shipping is pricey, but not priceier than having to redo chipping paint or get it powder coated.

https://www.avb-sports.be/sprays/paint/23861/

Just bought this stuff. I think I need to go industrial strength with these New England winters. Thank you for the recommendation!

P.S. I'm hoping I can drive during the 7 day hardening period!

JDinNoVA · 03-11-2019, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitchfin

After lots of searching i finally found a store that carry’s the Foliatec gloss black exhaust spray and ships to the US. Sounds like this is the only high quality, fool proof spray so i thought it might be helpful for others that are looking in the US. Shipping is pricey, but not priceier than having to redo chipping paint or get it powder coated.

https://www.avb-sports.be/sprays/paint/23861/

How many cans did you purchase? I'm thinking 2 should do it. BTW, it's about $95 for 2 (with shipping to VA).

Mitchfin · 03-11-2019, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JDinNoVA

How many cans did you purchase? I'm thinking 2 should do it. BTW, it's about $95 for 2 (with shipping to VA).

I just bought the one, hoping that’s enough, not a huge area to cover. But yeah shipping is more expensive than the product. But it seems to be the best so very worth it.

Taran.J · 03-11-2019, 09:06 PM

Surprised nobody is doing this as a DIY replacement/core exchange for the MPE. Seems like a good market like myself who wouldn't mind paying labor plus priority my tips back so no down time

classic_erik · 03-12-2019, 06:21 AM

My Foliatec order with AVB was just refunded; they can't ship overseas. Back to the VHT!

Mitchfin · 03-12-2019, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by classic_erik

My Foliatec order with AVB was just refunded; they can't ship overseas. Back to the VHT!

Same, such a bummer!

MvE · 03-17-2019, 12:06 PM

How many cans I need for the exhaust? 1 will enough?

mrod81 · 03-17-2019, 12:14 PM

Powder Coat satin

anon1000 · 03-21-2019, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by trlengle

Powder coated.

What wheels are those? Look great

Kzang · 03-21-2019, 04:40 PM

Here is my process. Used only one can of VHT Black Gloss and one can of VHT Clear Coat.

4 coats of VHT black gloss Engine Enamel Paint and 3 coats of VHT clear gloss paint. About 10 minute dry time for each coats and I let it cure overnight.

maDjzo · 03-21-2019, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Here is my process. Used only one can of VHT Black Gloss and one can of VHT Clear Coat.

4 coats of VHT black gloss Engine Enamel Paint and 3 coats of VHT clear gloss paint. About 10 minute dry time for each coats and I let it cure overnight.

That looks great, awesome job!

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