OEM exhaust with black tips?

[RP2000R]

Has anyone done this?
If so any pictures and how did you go about doing it?

I am wondering if high temp paint would stay on or if powder coating would be a option…issue would be cost as the exhaust is huge. Only thing I am not a huge fan of is the 3 shiny tips in the center.

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[Fanatic]

You probably don't want to go this direction but just throwing it out there.

https://www.magnaflow.com/products/19611-magnaflow-2023-2024-honda-civic-xmod-series-cat-back-performance-exhaust-system?currency=USD&variant=40539503820879&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&stkn=de234222c0e8&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiApOyqBhDlARIsAGfnyMqVa-5GLTlHrGlOOoWOCoBM3ECIOLY3-EJ08viZUcPhu3b-OiaGxeAaApW_EALw_wcB

https://www.kseriesparts.com/AWE-30...7QpW5CStbA4-JzYz023eC_50xUkjINYwaAjJ-EALw_wcB

 

[jtrader]

I use hi-temp flat black spray paint on my tips. Occasionally a very small piece will chip off exposing the chrome underneath and I'll have to hit it w/ a quick spray. Usually occurs when I'm washing the car. Advice: keep high pressure washers away. lol

 

[TypeRD]

If you sand the tips prior to paint, the paint will probably stay on much better. The only problem I see is cleaning and sanding the insides of the tips. It’s probably better left to a professional to do it right.

 

[RP2000R]

Thanks for the reply. I may just have to leave them alone.

 

[SiVinyl]

One of my least favorite design elements on the FL5 is the exhaust tips (at least/especially on a black FL5). The combination of chrome and the unequally-sized tips is off-putting. Unfortunately, the only way to address this is a full aftermarket exhaust replacement or axle-back replacement. Most of these are expensive, beyond my skillset/workspace (no car lift in the foreseeable future), and increase the dB—none of which I want to commit to at this time. After watching a few YT videos on painting exhaust tips I decided to paint them black myself while keeping everything bolted on the car. Below is my approach based on those videos, instructions on the cans, and some guesswork. I am hypothesizing that header paint with high heat tolerance (1300-2000 F) would be best to be in contact with the pipes while the glossy engine paint (<550 F) can sit on the header paint. Overall, I am happy with the results so far, but I did overspray the left tip on the last day. I will definitely follow up in a few months or if it cracks off.

Materials:
1. VHT Header Paint (flat black)
2. VHT Engine Paint (gloss black)
3. VHT Engine Enamel (gloss clear)
Prep:

1. Clean tips
2. Sand/scuff tips
3. Clean with alcohol
4. Tape in and around tips

Phase 1 (Header Paint):

1. Light coat
2. Wait 10 min
3. Light coat
4. Wait 10 min
5. Wet coat
6. Wait 1 h and remove tape and fillers
7. Wait 2 h more before curing
8. Idle car 10 min
9. Cool 20 min
10. Idle 20 min
11. Cool 20 min
12. Idle 30 min (required restart after 25 min)
13. next day, clean tips gently
14. Wait 6 more days for paint to cure

Phase 1 Results

Phase 2 (Engine Paint Gloss Black)

1. Tape in and around tips
2. Light coat
3. Wait 10 min
4. Light coat
5. Wait 10 min
6. Wet coat
7. Wait 3 h
8. Idle car 20 min
9. Cool 20 min
10. Go for light drive to continue baking
11. Wait 24 h
12. clean tips gently
13. Wait ~6 more days

Phase 3 (Gloss)

1. Tape in and around tips
2. Add one coat of Engine Paint Gloss Black
3. Wait 30 min
4. Light coat of Clear Gloss
5. Wait 10 min
6. Light coat of Clear Gloss
7. Wait 10 min
8. Wet coat of Clear Gloss
9. Wait 3 h
10. Idle car 20 min
11. Cool 20 min
12. Go for light drive to continue baking

BEFORE

AFTER

AFTER (I should have cleaned the tips (and car) before shooting)

AFTER (2/3 turned out ok; left tip was sprayed too heavy at Phase 3)

 

[nawfoo]

Go to a mexican muffler shop and see if they have any tips for sale

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