Chrome to Black Exhaust Tips - XBimmers.com

CJP5 · 11-24-2012, 06:47 PM

Picked up my new X5 and the mods have started... Not a fan of the chrome tips and two dealers told me they were welded on. They're NOT welded. There are 4 press fit clips on the inside of the tip that secure it to the exhaust pipe coming off the muffler. Grab the tip and twist while you're pulling it off.

Rather than dealing with the hassle of powder coating, I thought I would try painting them myself since I wanted it done today and if I messed up I could always have them powder coated later.

I sanded them with a power sander with three different grits. Sprayed with self etching primer 2 coats and baked in the oven between each for 15min. Then sprayed with gloss black engine enamel and baked in the oven between coats.

Just put them on the car and I think they look great. The black looks much better with the mods I have coming (black wheels, black trim getting painted AW, etc).

perrymaxima · 11-25-2012, 07:28 AM

Looking good!

Biff Grissel · 11-25-2012, 11:24 AM

Nice work.

CJP5 · 11-25-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by perrymaxima

Looking good!

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Originally Posted by Biff Grissel

Nice work.

Thanks guys!

StayRight · 11-26-2012, 09:08 AM

Great job!

mlee4984 · 11-28-2012, 12:17 PM

Want to do mine???

Excellent DIY

Phipsibear42 · 11-28-2012, 01:18 PM

I like it man, looks good! Mine were chrome but now are just black from sut and exhaust lol

Mammoth_Snoborder · 11-28-2012, 04:29 PM

Good job, that looks mighty sweet!

CJP5 · 11-28-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mammoth_Snoborder

Good job, that looks mighty sweet!

Looks even better now that I added the Gloss Black X5 emblem!

Mammoth_Snoborder · 11-29-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CJP5

Looks even better now that I added the Gloss Black X5 emblem!

Can't wait to see your car after you complete all the mods planned!

ZuerstBMW · 12-25-2012, 03:22 AM

Look GREAT!!! Do they sell them black?

CJP5 · 12-28-2012, 04:05 PM

I think one member bought some and had them powder coated and is selling on eBay. Too easy not to do yourself!

gino · 01-02-2013, 11:17 PM

Looks nice

ZuerstBMW · 01-13-2013, 07:47 PM

Is it fine to drive without the tips on if removed? thanks

StephansonTieu · 01-13-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

Is it fine to drive without the tips on if removed? thanks

There will be no difference.

ZuerstBMW · 01-13-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by StephansonTieu

There will be no difference.

Ok, thank you.

StephansonTieu · 01-13-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

Ok, thank you.

Anytime! and good luck with whatever you've got planned.

55 cent · 02-02-2013, 11:50 AM

looks good

Alex00111 · 02-21-2013, 04:48 AM

Just came across this cool Black Chrome paint kit from Duplicolor, and I was wondering if anyone ever used this stuff on their exhaust pipes

mlee4984 · 02-22-2013, 02:40 PM

Here's my contribution, powder coated...

Deepson92 · 04-17-2013, 06:44 PM

i will deffiniately try to it this weekend

11-24-2012, 06:47 PM	#1
CJP5 Private First Class Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 198 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW X5 LCI Xdr ... [0.00] 2011 BMW 335i [3.25]	Chrome to Black Exhaust Tips Picked up my new X5 and the mods have started... Not a fan of the chrome tips and two dealers told me they were welded on. They're NOT welded. There are 4 press fit clips on the inside of the tip that secure it to the exhaust pipe coming off the muffler. Grab the tip and twist while you're pulling it off. Rather than dealing with the hassle of powder coating, I thought I would try painting them myself since I wanted it done today and if I messed up I could always have them powder coated later. I sanded them with a power sander with three different grits. Sprayed with self etching primer 2 coats and baked in the oven between each for 15min. Then sprayed with gloss black engine enamel and baked in the oven between coats. Just put them on the car and I think they look great. The black looks much better with the mods I have coming (black wheels, black trim getting painted AW, etc). Attached Images __________________ '11 335i - Alpine White/Black Dakota/Carbon Sprt, Prem, Nav l 19" Avant Garde M310's- Matte Gunmetal l Black Grills l M3 Wheel w/LCI Paddles l M Spt l BMW Perf Rear l M3 Spoiler l Cyba 4" Blk Chrm tips l AW refl l Tint l GP Thunder 8500K l Stop Tech Rotors l Perf Shiftr/Boot l BMS JB4 Stage 2
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11-26-2012, 09:08 AM	#5
StayRight Private First Class Drives: 11 x5d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Passing lane Posts: 138 iTrader: (0)	Great job! __________________ www.eastcoastpwc.net LCI x5d Motec powered Seadoo s3

11-28-2012, 12:17 PM	#6
mlee4984 Slow M3 Driver Drives: 2013 X5 3.5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 317 iTrader: (0)	Want to do mine??? Excellent DIY __________________ 2013 Alpine Weiss X5 3.5

11-28-2012, 01:18 PM	#7
Phipsibear42 Private First Class Drives: 2010 X5M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 162 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010.5 BMW X5M [5.00] 2005 Nissan XTerra ... [3.00]	I like it man, looks good! Mine were chrome but now are just black from sut and exhaust lol __________________ MORE SPEED PLZ

12-25-2012, 03:22 AM	#11
ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! Drives: 12 TiAg E70 / 12 Glacier F30 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL. Posts: 7,294 iTrader: (67)	Look GREAT!!! Do they sell them black? __________________ 12 X5 3.5i TiAg Cinnamon, Bamboo, Convenience Package, Sirus, Running Boards, Spare, BMW Apps MODS OEM M 333 20" Wheels W/ Extention Arches, Perform Grilles, Painted Reflectors, Xenon Fogs, 3M Bra, Side/Rear Window Shades, Black X5 Emblem, Black OEM Frame 12 F30 328i Sport Line Glacier Silver Black w/ Red Stitching, Xenons, Prem package, sirus, heated seats MODS 3M Bra( w/ Rockers), Side/Rear Window Shades, Perform Grilles & Rear Spoiler, Painted Reflectors, Red Line mats, Black OEM Frame, Xenon Fogs

11-25-2012, 07:28 AM	#2
perrymaxima First Lieutenant Drives: E70 X5 M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 367 iTrader: (6)	Looking good!

11-25-2012, 11:24 AM	#3
Biff Grissel killinit.com Drives: like a boss Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: west coast Posts: 454 iTrader: (0)	Nice work.

11-28-2012, 04:29 PM	#8
Mammoth_Snoborder Private Drives: 2012 X5 35i Sport Activity Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 79 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW X5 [0.00]	Good job, that looks mighty sweet!

12-28-2012, 04:05 PM	#12
CJP5 Private First Class Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 198 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW X5 LCI Xdr ... [0.00] 2011 BMW 335i [3.25]	I think one member bought some and had them powder coated and is selling on eBay. Too easy not to do yourself! __________________ '11 335i - Alpine White/Black Dakota/Carbon Sprt, Prem, Nav l 19" Avant Garde M310's- Matte Gunmetal l Black Grills l M3 Wheel w/LCI Paddles l M Spt l BMW Perf Rear l M3 Spoiler l Cyba 4" Blk Chrm tips l AW refl l Tint l GP Thunder 8500K l Stop Tech Rotors l Perf Shiftr/Boot l BMS JB4 Stage 2

01-02-2013, 11:17 PM	#13
gino Registered Drives: X5 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TO Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Looks nice

01-13-2013, 07:47 PM	#14
ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! Drives: 12 TiAg E70 / 12 Glacier F30 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL. Posts: 7,294 iTrader: (67)	Is it fine to drive without the tips on if removed? thanks __________________ 12 X5 3.5i TiAg Cinnamon, Bamboo, Convenience Package, Sirus, Running Boards, Spare, BMW Apps MODS OEM M 333 20" Wheels W/ Extention Arches, Perform Grilles, Painted Reflectors, Xenon Fogs, 3M Bra, Side/Rear Window Shades, Black X5 Emblem, Black OEM Frame 12 F30 328i Sport Line Glacier Silver Black w/ Red Stitching, Xenons, Prem package, sirus, heated seats MODS 3M Bra( w/ Rockers), Side/Rear Window Shades, Perform Grilles & Rear Spoiler, Painted Reflectors, Red Line mats, Black OEM Frame, Xenon Fogs

02-02-2013, 11:50 AM	#18
55 cent New Member Drives: 2007 X5 3.0si, Blk/Blk Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	looks good __________________ 2007 X5 3.0si, Metallic Black w/ Black and Bamboo trim int., Premium Pkg., Sport Pkg., Activity Pkg., PDC, Pro Logic Sound, iPod USB, De-badged 3.0si, Rear Entertainment 2004 325Ci - Sold, Factory Order, Alpine White w/ Black int., Sunroof, H. Seats, M-Tech Body Kit, HK Sound, De-badged, Chrome Exhaust, Antenna

02-21-2013, 04:48 AM	#19
Alex00111 Registered Drives: It's color is red Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: India Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Re Just came across this cool Black Chrome paint kit from Duplicolor, and I was wondering if anyone ever used this stuff on their exhaust pipes __________________ My first initiative here is to explain what Insanity is. Once you get the feel for it the customer insanity reviews will make more sense.

02-22-2013, 02:40 PM	#20
mlee4984 Slow M3 Driver Drives: 2013 X5 3.5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 317 iTrader: (0)	Here's my contribution, powder coated... __________________ 2013 Alpine Weiss X5 3.5

04-17-2013, 06:44 PM	#21
Deepson92 New Member Drives: 2010 X5 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New Jersy Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	i will deffiniately try to it this weekend

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