Question how to turn chrome tips into matte black

Minas335 · 04-06-2010, 11:00 AM

Hi guys just bought some dual tips for my car that will be getting a muffler delete soon. I was wondering how can I change the chrome into matte black? is there a DIY out here somewhere I couldnt find it. I googled it too nothing.

I want to turn these into matte black

Thank you.

335CASL · 04-06-2010, 01:23 PM

I would say plasti dip but then again it might just melt it. im preety sure theres matte black spray paint at home depot for metal such as used when paint a raidiator in a home, which gets really hot, hotter then that would im going to "HD" now ill let you know.

raceyBMW · 04-06-2010, 02:00 PM

Why not just get them powder coated in matte black?

Sh0cker · 04-06-2010, 02:15 PM

Paint for bbq grills is flat black and can withstand very high temperatures. I don't know how well it will clean up after a few months of road grime though.

joec500 · 04-06-2010, 02:49 PM

Just never wash them...they will eventually turn matte black

335CASL · 04-06-2010, 02:51 PM

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Paint for bbq grills is flat black and can withstand very high temperatures. I don't know how well it will clean up after a few months of road grime though.

HD guy said sand em (follow sanding guide for blackout kidney grills) an then 4-5 coats should hold up, as far as chipping goes he said it shouldn't chip to much in visual areas only like underneath. i didnt see flat or matte blk in the high temp cans maybe just out of stock where i am.

chemgeek · 04-06-2010, 05:29 PM

This falls under the category of "ghetto." Black tips would not even look good, they would look like you never clean them.

Bimmerboy325 · 04-06-2010, 06:29 PM

i bought the same thing and i just sanded them very well to give the paint a good surface to hold on to then i sprayed them with black engine paint (you can get it at most autozone or auto hobby shops) it is heat rated so no problem there. 4-5 coats was all i needed, then sprayed with 2 coats clear gloss to protect it better. after a few days the gloss fades and makes a nice matte black look. if this doesnt work for you, you can always get them powdercoated after... i can send pics so you can see the result

benjamin0704 · 04-09-2010, 03:23 PM

dude u staggered your exhaust tips in the wrong direction...haha

Nick3237 · 04-10-2010, 08:24 PM

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dude u staggered your exhaust tips in the wrong direction...haha

think its just upside down on the floor...

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335CASL Playing For Keeps 5 Rep 129 Posts Drives: A Midnight 335! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Queens,NYC iTrader: (0)	I would say plasti dip but then again it might just melt it. im preety sure theres matte black spray paint at home depot for metal such as used when paint a raidiator in a home, which gets really hot, hotter then that would im going to "HD" now ill let you know. __________________
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Sh0cker n00b 5 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	Paint for bbq grills is flat black and can withstand very high temperatures. I don't know how well it will clean up after a few months of road grime though. __________________ His: 08 E92 335i (sold), 99 Corolla beater car Hers: 09 Tiguan Previous: 09 e93 328i, 04 WRX, 07 S40, 03 E46 330xi, 04 F4i, 04 EX250
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joec500 Brigadier General 125 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (10)	Just never wash them...they will eventually turn matte black
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chemgeek First Lieutenant 8 Rep 315 Posts Drives: '10 335/white-saddle/msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Laguna, CA iTrader: (0)	This falls under the category of "ghetto." Black tips would not even look good, they would look like you never clean them. __________________ '10 335i sedan/AW/Premium/M-Sport/Steptronic/Active Steering/6FL/Logic7/Sirius/heated seats/rear fold seat/alarm/Navi/Performance Power Kit
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Bimmerboy325 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2006-325i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: germany iTrader: (0)	i bought the same thing and i just sanded them very well to give the paint a good surface to hold on to then i sprayed them with black engine paint (you can get it at most autozone or auto hobby shops) it is heat rated so no problem there. 4-5 coats was all i needed, then sprayed with 2 coats clear gloss to protect it better. after a few days the gloss fades and makes a nice matte black look. if this doesnt work for you, you can always get them powdercoated after... i can send pics so you can see the result Attached Images
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benjamin0704 Private First Class 8 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2011 x5 turbo [0.00]	dude u staggered your exhaust tips in the wrong direction...haha
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