As the title says, Today i removed and painted my tail pipes Matte Black!
I used the thread on how to remove the tail pipes as a guide and it was spot on!
I removed the tail pipes, gave them a quick wash...with 40Grit sand paper! got them scored, but clean and shiny!
i used 3 cans of halford VHT black paint! They looked good after the first coat, but i wanted to be sure!
with the weather we're having today in Plymouth, it didn't take long for them to dry, so they were back on in no time!
IF they do chip, or end up looking gash, i have decided to Plasti Dip them - Plasti dip is good for 300oC, something that these tail pipes will never achieve! So, i might experiment with a few different colours later in the year!
whilst i was under the car, i disconnected the exhaust valves too! cant wait to go for a drive, the quick free rev i gave it sounded ALOT different!
This was a very easy "mod" to do. It kept me occupied for a little bit and I'm pleased with the outcome!
Anyway, in no particular order, here are the pictures!
Please note the nice swirly paint work i got from my dealer wash...
I used the thread on how to remove the tail pipes as a guide and it was spot on!
I removed the tail pipes, gave them a quick wash...with 40Grit sand paper! got them scored, but clean and shiny!
i used 3 cans of halford VHT black paint! They looked good after the first coat, but i wanted to be sure!
with the weather we're having today in Plymouth, it didn't take long for them to dry, so they were back on in no time!
IF they do chip, or end up looking gash, i have decided to Plasti Dip them - Plasti dip is good for 300oC, something that these tail pipes will never achieve! So, i might experiment with a few different colours later in the year!
whilst i was under the car, i disconnected the exhaust valves too! cant wait to go for a drive, the quick free rev i gave it sounded ALOT different!
This was a very easy "mod" to do. It kept me occupied for a little bit and I'm pleased with the outcome!
Anyway, in no particular order, here are the pictures!
Please note the nice swirly paint work i got from my dealer wash...