ISF exhaust tips yellowing?
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Lead Lap
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ISF exhaust tips yellowing?
I installed Sikky headers and the Joe Z exhaust a little over a month ago or so and just recently my exhaust tips (stock chrome ones) are starting to yellow...I assume it is this due to the catless exhaust? If so, no problem as I plan to powder coat the tips soon but I am assuming I will need to go with something that can handle the heat to ensure they don't start looking funny after the powder coating as it is a pain to get the tips off the car...thanks for any gudiance or experience dealing with this that any CL member can provide...
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Well I have black PC'd tips on my car and have had PPE Headers for several months now and no issues or discoloration.
But then again I have the stock exhaust on.
But then again I have the stock exhaust on.
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I also have PPE headers, stock exhaust, and black powdercoated tips. No problems. I will be putting a JoeZ system with Magnaflow HFCs on in the next few weeks.
Depending on where you get them coated, they may be able to sand blast them clean if you have problems getting any residue or discoloration off of them. I had this done to mine since I had a horrible paint job on them I was getting fixed.
My tips don't seem to ever get very hot (I've actually touched them after normal "spirited" driving...as carefully as one can do such a thing). Hopefully the Joe Z exhaust won't change this too much.
Depending on where you get them coated, they may be able to sand blast them clean if you have problems getting any residue or discoloration off of them. I had this done to mine since I had a horrible paint job on them I was getting fixed.
My tips don't seem to ever get very hot (I've actually touched them after normal "spirited" driving...as carefully as one can do such a thing). Hopefully the Joe Z exhaust won't change this too much.
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Lead Lap
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Thanks everyone for the quick responses...I knew the CL ISF owners would step up...
To your point "Boma" I would think that when I get them powder coated that they would clean them up (sandblast maybe) when they prep them for the powder coating...actually the place I am using says this on their website and I would think that would cover it so the powder coating would work???
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Thanks everyone for the quick responses...I knew the CL ISF owners would step up...
To your point "Boma" I would think that when I get them powder coated that they would clean them up (sandblast maybe) when they prep them for the powder coating...actually the place I am using says this on their website and I would think that would cover it so the powder coating would work???
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To your point "Boma" I would think that when I get them powder coated that they would clean them up (sandblast maybe) when they prep them for the powder coating...actually the place I am using says this on their website and I would think that would cover it so the powder coating would work???
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Sorry I do know that most places will clean them thoroughly before the powder coating process. I meant to say that metal polish is a good remedy for the yellowing until you get them powder coated. I kinda ran two thoughts into one lol. My apologies.
On that note, how much are they charging for the tips?
On that note, how much are they charging for the tips?
Yes, any quality place that performs powdercoating will take responsibility for properly prepping your parts prior to coating. Sandblasting or chemical stripping is the most common method prior to powdercoating. Just bring your parts in filthy, don't waste your time cleaning.
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Sorry I do know that most places will clean them thoroughly before the powder coating process. I meant to say that metal polish is a good remedy for the yellowing until you get them powder coated. I kinda ran two thoughts into one lol. My apologies.
On that note, how much are they charging for the tips?
On that note, how much are they charging for the tips?
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Lead Lap
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Yes, any quality place that performs powdercoating will take responsibility for properly prepping your parts prior to coating. Sandblasting or chemical stripping is the most common method prior to powdercoating. Just bring your parts in filthy, don't waste your time cleaning.
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Lead Lap
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If I bring to him off the car he will do them for $80...seems reasonable to me??? And no more than a two day turn around...