ToofDoc Report post Posted July 2, 2012 I know a lot of us out there like the looks of the SL and Performante exhaust tips! Well gentlemen, no longer you need to buy parts for thousands of dollars, I converted my stock chrome tips to matte black/ceramic look under $50! Thanks to member COLORINC for the conversation suggestion. Supplies you'll need are: 1) Any high heat paint (Krylon or Rust-Oleum) 2) Mask 3) Paint barrier 4) Tape 5) Degreaser 6) Sandpaper It'll take you roughly two hours from start to finish! Results are amazing! Here are the progressional images....... Supplies that I got High heat paint that I used (Rust Oleum for auto parts) Before conversion side view Before conversion top view Degreasing both exhaust tips outside and inside Roughed up the chrome surface with sandpaper Roughed up chrome surface top view Isolation paint area First coat of heat paint Second coat of heat paint Another view of painted isolation area Both side to allow dry 1 hour Amazing results top view Finished side view of one side Finished side view of the other side Finished top view Thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyno Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Great job Doc! Can you give us a update in a month and let us know how durable it is? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToofDoc Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Great job Doc! Can you give us a update in a month and let us know how durable it is? I know...durability is now the biggest question! According to the paint, supposed to withstand 2000F heat. We'll see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisco Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Excellent, concise, write up! I am very much looking for an update from you in a couple of months to see how durability stands. Looks good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam76 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 It is an easy route to get the tips black...had it done the same way, while the heat resistant paint seems to hold, they eventually chip and you can see the chrome through. I can post picts if anyone is interested...but its about time to redo them. Im thinking of having them really powder coated this time around. But, if you have to do it once every year or 2, may suffice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo50Mike Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Cool! Looks good! Not bad for a afternoon driveway job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToofDoc Report post Posted July 3, 2012 It is an easy route to get the tips black...had it done the same way, while the heat resistant paint seems to hold, they eventually chip and you can see the chrome through. I can post picts if anyone is interested...but its about time to redo them. Im thinking of having them really powder coated this time around. But, if you have to do it once every year or 2, may suffice. That's what I'm thinking...rock chips is the only thing that will ruin them...unlike the real thing where the chips won't hurt.... But hey...I'll just repaint them once/year or as needed....cheap way of doing things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mksmth936 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 Not bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gallardodriver Report post Posted July 4, 2012 Maybe apply a high-temp primer first ? Not sure how long that paint will adhere to chrome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToofDoc Report post Posted July 4, 2012 Maybe apply a high-temp primer first ? Not sure how long that paint will adhere to chrome Yeah...not sure either how long the paint will hold on chrome, we'll see. Rock chips will probably create little nics and chrome will show up. I haven't driven the car yet since the tips had been painted. When I drive around under normal conditions til the end of summer, I'll give a report back then. High heat primer would've a big help....trial and error! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToofDoc Report post Posted July 9, 2012 So far, one weekend aggressive/normal driving on rocky and bumpy Pittsburgh roads, both side held up fine! Only time will tell. I am very pleased with the result so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVI Report post Posted July 14, 2012 thats awesome!! looks great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnsella Report post Posted July 14, 2012 thats awesome!! looks great looks great, thanks for the write up. I like your plate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianca Report post Posted August 3, 2012 I actually did the same thing on my Orange Superleggera and it did not lasted at all, after a few miles the paint started to turn white/gray due to the temp, I was running no cats and no exhaust... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriansGallardo Report post Posted August 3, 2012 I've been looking into doing my exhaust tips black and called a few shops. It's under $100 to have professionally sanded and high temperature powder coated so that seems like the best bet in my opinion. If this was $50 and powder coating was $500 that's one thing but for such a small difference I personally am just going to get them professionally done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToofDoc Report post Posted August 4, 2012 I actually did the same thing on my Orange Superleggera and it did not lasted at all, after a few miles the paint started to turn white/gray due to the temp, I was running no cats and no exhaust... You must didn't do it right... Mine is looking fabulous! I drive my G pretty rough also...and on rough pot hole city roads! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToofDoc Report post Posted August 4, 2012 I've been looking into doing my exhaust tips black and called a few shops. It's under $100 to have professionally sanded and high temperature powder coated so that seems like the best bet in my opinion. If this was $50 and powder coating was $500 that's one thing but for such a small difference I personally am just going to get them professionally done. True, true...if it's that cheap, then go for it.... Mine is working out just fine....remember, I bought some extra materials...the actual job was probably less than $20! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Wiggs Report post Posted August 4, 2012 To get it done properly is a couple hundred bucks because you want ceramic coating not just high-temp powder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous Report post Posted August 5, 2012 It will hold up on stock cars. If you have an exhaust it will last a week at best... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam76 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 It will hold up on stock cars. If you have an exhaust it will last a week at best... Not true. Im running 2 years and 15k miles now with this mod and have had a Capristo on it the whole time...the paint is fine, only issue is rock chips on the outside. The paint has held up for me...really need to be sure you are using the hi-temp paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToofDoc Report post Posted August 6, 2012 One month in after conversion with aggressive driving on rough pavement (stones, potholes, bumpy roads) of Pittsburgh. Perfect still. If any of you like this cheap conversion, drive your car to me! I'll do it for the cost of one of your molars! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topjay Report post Posted August 6, 2012 I had mine done professionally, plasma sprayed ceramic by the company that do lambos oe stuff, fairly expensive though, the diy job looks great if it lasts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous Report post Posted August 6, 2012 I guess my car just runs too hot. I did the exhaust tip on my LP640 with the same spray and both times it came off. Now it is ceramic coated... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowiththeflow Report post Posted August 7, 2012 good job on the works Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToofDoc Report post Posted January 1, 2013 5 months in after paint... no problems! Handles heat fine and no rock chips! Then again, I don't have an exhaust like some of you do. Stock, absolutely no problems so far! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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