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they had a fairly matte finish, so I used two coats of wheel wax on them and now they look more satin black.
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We have no snow, and the test car is turning ugly fast.
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I am thinking about using a high heat silver paint on mine tomorrow instead of taking all the time to polish them or swap um out with Boothe.
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When I raced F500, I used a high-temperature gloss black paint on the resonance chamber, which (I was told) could reach temperatures of over 1000 degrees.
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When I raced F500, I used a high-temperature gloss black paint on the resonance chamber, which (I was told) could reach temperatures of over 1000 degrees.
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First let me say I do not know what I'm talking about. But I've seen chrome tips that after awhile become pitted and discolored (my truck). I was wondering about magnafluxing or high temp paint as an alternative. They could be done in black or perhaps body color. Anyone with experience?
When I raced F500, I used a high-temperature gloss black paint on the resonance chamber, which (I was told) could reach temperatures of over 1000 degrees. The paint held up very well and retained its gloss, although it did show dust very easily. I'll see if I can find the brand name for that paint, but I got it at a regular auto parts store.
That said, I would still prefer the chrome look if I can get it for a reasonable cost.
Not to beat a dead horse, but let me pressed . I’ve had a stainless steel cat-back
exhaust
system on my auto for years. The tips are also S/S and have always looked better than chromed tips in comparison, a different deep type shine than chrome. I’ve polished the tips with various brands of aluminum polishes with always with brite results. What is causing the S/S tips on our to-be Cayman’s to go brown. Are they of a lower grade of S/S, the heat, or a combination of, or what? They almost look as if there’s a clear coat that’s gone brown from the heat. Boxster’s don’t seem to have this problem do they? Anyway I can hardly wait to polish them with the trusted Autosol followed with some Mothers billet.
zornet
Zornet,
Now you have just given me 2 more thingsI need to add to my Cayman arsenal! I was just goinjg to ask if anybody had any suggestions for polishing those tips.
Aloha Russ
i dont understand why the tips decolor.. i think it might be due to the snowy roads that have had salt added on to them. but i dont see a reason why they should decolor in sunny california, i havnt seen any boxsters do this.
So if they go brown it is probably because of heat, which polishing would not do much for - as far as a permanent solution.
I believe any paint solution would be even less durable.
So that leaves us with chrome plating - which should withstand the heat somewhat better, but could also discolor in a high heat situation.
On my own car I plan to polish the tips to a near mirror finish first and see how that lasts.
Edited by - K-Man-sculpture.net on 01/10/2006 7:42:21 PM
After some investigation I conclude that powder coating/magnaflux isn't normal painting but it will be a compromise to a shiny finish. It will retain its color, say black for a long time. I'm going to try a chrome shop first I think unless K-Man-sculpture.net publishes a 'how to'.
Yes I could do that, but I'm just not sure how to make it that easy to actually do. I'll just have to try it first.
If you have shop air and a
die grinder
the abrasives could be purchased through Grainger or some local company.
I think the S/S tip with aluminium polishes is an good idea. I am doing this on my Gallardo whenever I want the
exhaust
tip looks shinny.
Edited by - Lambormini on 01/10/2006 8:03:08 PM
That is a fantastic car but, not much of the tip is showing /fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/regular_smile.gif On the other hand, on the Cayman the tip is a big part of the car - if one looks at any pictures from the back it stands out a lot. I think you mention before that the Cayman was for your wife ( correct me if I am wrong ) - lets hope she does not out drive you in her Cayman /fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/drive.gif
wake up....
bringing this thread back to life. wonder SF did you ever end up painting your tips or getting them chromed? I am thinking about using a high heat silver paint on mine tomorrow instead of taking all the time to polish them or swap um out with Boothe. Not that Boothe doesnt do a fabulous job...i had the polished ones on my cayman...i just dont want to wait.
Anyone else try painting their tips on the outside?
guess not. well, i gave it a shot. i realize she aint a cayman, but we all got tips...right? anyway, this should probably be in the mod section...
so, basically i took of the brushed stainless tips, cleaned them up with some steel wool and
simple green
and then gave them several coats of high heat spray paint. they had a fairly matte finish, so I used two coats of wheel wax on them and now they look more satin black. Not sure how things will look after a week, but i can always switch them out with boothe for some polished tips later on. cheap mod...just some time and a can of spray paint.
heres a pic.
I think I will put some high-temp black and clearcoat on my tips. I hate the shiny stuff on the black car. Good thing is that those
exhaust
tips don't really get hot. Even after a spirited drive I can put my bare hand on the tip and not get burned.
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