Painting Exhaust Tips - Arch Nemesis Mod

Surgx5 · 01-16-2022, 07:09 PM

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XxBBVTMxX · 01-16-2022, 08:12 PM

Not sure if you've fixed your problem yet. I would use a primer that's high heat, yet I've never used a primer for exhaust stuff. And then follow up with black caliper spray paint.

FCX5 · 01-16-2022, 08:52 PM

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I agree. I ended up using betalink to install the front diffuser (because of wind resistance) and the 3M tape just seems to be working fine for the exhaust tip. It's been there for a month and we took it on a 5 hour trip to the beach. Parked outside and we even had a heavy storm. So been through thick and thin. I think the heat in the exhaust might be helping with the adhesion.

I was skeptical at first as well, but at $50 it wasn't a big risk. There are of course expensive carbon fiber tips as well that go all the way back, but may not be worth the price.

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FCX5, how are those tips holding for you? I got similar to yours from Amazon (may be the same factory in China

). I have not installed them yet. I am wondering if that adhesive tape is sufficient? Also how long are yours? Mine are 49mm +/- 1mm and seem ok.

The ones I got were super cheap but, a bit wavy on the top and the bottom (that may be the reason for discount). I tried "dry" fit one and it fits like a glove.

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Perfect. Through all weather conditions. If anything, it's even more solid than my front diffuser that was installed with beta link by the dealer.

ggunn9 · 01-18-2022, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tventz

FCX5, how are those tips holding for you? I got similar to yours from Amazon (may be the same factory in China

). I have not installed them yet. I am wondering if that adhesive tape is sufficient? Also how long are yours? Mine are 49mm +/- 1mm and seem ok.

The ones I got were super cheap but, a bit wavy on the top and the bottom (that may be the reason for discount). I tried “dry” fit one and it fits like a glove.

YIWANG Black Stainless Steel Tail Throat Vent Decorative Car Accessories For BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 2014-2019(Suitable For M Sports Version) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096JQVD3N...ing=UTF8&psc=1

I bought these from Amazon and fitted them on my X5. I added more 3m tape and I clean the OEM tips very well with Isopropyl alcohol. They have been on the X for about 3-4 months. I would saw they are not as glossy as they were when I installed them.

classic_erik · 01-18-2022, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by XxBBVTMxX

Not sure if you've fixed your problem yet. I would use a primer that's high heat, yet I've never used a primer for exhaust stuff. And then follow up with black caliper spray paint.

Thanks for the follow-up man.

I actually had purchased a new muffler and powdercoated the tips. All of my problems were with the stock muffler and the DIY spraypaint.

XxBBVTMxX · 01-18-2022, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by classic_erik

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Originally Posted by XxBBVTMxX

Not sure if you've fixed your problem yet. I would use a primer that's high heat, yet I've never used a primer for exhaust stuff. And then follow up with black caliper spray paint.

Thanks for the follow-up man.

I actually had purchased a new muffler and powdercoated the tips. All of my problems were with the stock muffler and the DIY spraypaint.

Oh.. ok cool! Glad your ride is good to go 🤙🏽

Ascotgrun · 01-21-2022, 11:08 AM

Oh well, looked good while it lasted. Time to try out those ebay slip on covers. Don't know only one side peeled as they were prepped and painted identically. Must be due to passenger side not flowing exhaust all the time.

c00lbeans · 01-22-2022, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ascotgrun

Oh well, looked good while it lasted. Time to try out those ebay slip on covers. Don't know only one side peeled as they were prepped and painted identically. Must be due to passenger side not flowing exhaust all the time.

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Originally Posted by Ascotgrun

Oh well, looked good while it lasted. Time to try out those ebay slip on covers. Don't know only one side peeled as they were prepped and painted identically. Must be due to passenger side not flowing exhaust all the time.

Mine did same thing but on passenger side. I figured maybe it didn't cure because that tip is less hot. Now it's too cold to repaint so have to drive around looking ghetto.

apw2607 · 02-05-2022, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ggunn9

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Originally Posted by tventz

FCX5, how are those tips holding for you? I got similar to yours from Amazon (may be the same factory in China

). I have not installed them yet. I am wondering if that adhesive tape is sufficient? Also how long are yours? Mine are 49mm +/- 1mm and seem ok.

The ones I got were super cheap but, a bit wavy on the top and the bottom (that may be the reason for discount). I tried “dry” fit one and it fits like a glove.

YIWANG Black Stainless Steel Tail Throat Vent Decorative Car Accessories For BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 2014-2019(Suitable For M Sports Version) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096JQVD3N...UTF8&psc=1

I bought these from Amazon and fitted them on my X5. I added more 3m tape and I clean the OEM tips very well with Isopropyl alcohol. They have been on the X for about 3-4 months. I would saw they are not as glossy as they were when I installed them.

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Originally Posted by ggunn9

Quote:

Originally Posted by tventz

FCX5, how are those tips holding for you? I got similar to yours from Amazon (may be the same factory in China

). I have not installed them yet. I am wondering if that adhesive tape is sufficient? Also how long are yours? Mine are 49mm +/- 1mm and seem ok.

The ones I got were super cheap but, a bit wavy on the top and the bottom (that may be the reason for discount). I tried "dry" fit one and it fits like a glove.

YIWANG Black Stainless Steel Tail Throat Vent Decorative Car Accessories For BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 2014-2019(Suitable For M Sports Version) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096JQVD3N...UTF8&psc=1

I bought these from Amazon and fitted them on my X5. I added more 3m tape and I clean the OEM tips very well with Isopropyl alcohol. They have been on the X for about 3-4 months. I would saw they are not as glossy as they were when I installed them.

I decided to buy some of these. I'll report back as to how I get on. I notice they are now selling carbon fiber "looking" variants now. Probably complete tat, but worth a shot.

1230vani · 02-06-2022, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ascotgrun

Oh well, looked good while it lasted. Time to try out those ebay slip on covers. Don't know only one side peeled as they were prepped and painted identically. Must be due to passenger side not flowing exhaust all the time.

What color of the car is that? Looks cool. I painted my by the dealership, five years later still on. I guess it may depend on the engine and heat from
Exhaust. Saw an M50d original oxydized and looks worse than mine

Ascotgrun · 02-07-2022, 11:42 AM

The car is standard Glacier Silver or whatever BMW calls it the tips are painted with Rust-Oleum high temp semi gloss black.

1230vani · 02-10-2022, 03:20 PM

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The car is standard Glacier Silver or whatever BMW calls it the tips are painted with Rust-Oleum high temp semi gloss black.

Its actually a very rare color on the F15

Ascotgrun · 02-10-2022, 07:45 PM

Wouldn't have thought that, silver is usually quite common. This is my 3rd silver BMW, really wanted Alpine White or Space Gray, but when buying used you take what you can get.

apw2607 · 02-11-2022, 05:20 PM

Well i "stuck" (literally) my $30 black exhaust tip covers over the M-sport exhaust tips and I have to say, I think they look great. Now how long they will remain all nice and shiny we will have to see ... but if you want a quick solution then this might be for you.

tventz · 02-20-2022, 05:19 PM

Finally got some time to wash my car and was only a few steps away from installation of the tips, so I did it. I used a brake cleaner to clean the exhaust surface and hairdryer to heat up the adhesive tape. Looks alright. Before and after attached.

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Ascotgrun Second Lieutenant 171 Rep 295 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	The car is standard Glacier Silver or whatever BMW calls it the tips are painted with Rust-Oleum high temp semi gloss black.
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Ascotgrun Second Lieutenant 171 Rep 295 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Wouldn't have thought that, silver is usually quite common. This is my 3rd silver BMW, really wanted Alpine White or Space Gray, but when buying used you take what you can get.
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apw2607 Colonel 581 Rep 2,105 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 50e M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Coast, USA iTrader: (0)	Well i "stuck" (literally) my $30 black exhaust tip covers over the M-sport exhaust tips and I have to say, I think they look great. Now how long they will remain all nice and shiny we will have to see ... but if you want a quick solution then this might be for you. Attached Images
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tventz New Member 7 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 xDrive50i, m sport Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Finally got some time to wash my car and was only a few steps away from installation of the tips, so I did it. I used a brake cleaner to clean the exhaust surface and hairdryer to heat up the adhesive tape. Looks alright. Before and after attached. Attached Images
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