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      09-16-2013, 02:08 PM   #1
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Chrome to Black

I wanted to share my repainted exhaust tips for my 2013 F25. I like many did not like the black soot all over the chrome tips so I decided to have them powder coated black. I took them to a local powder coater and they were able to get them back to me within a week. Cost was $116 including tax. I think they look pretty good. They even did the inside of the tips!
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      09-16-2013, 03:02 PM   #2
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Looks pretty good, I dont know if I would pay $116 for that though.
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      09-16-2013, 05:38 PM   #3
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How do you remove the exhaust tips?
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On my vehicle (can't say it is uniform for all BMW's) they are held on with friction clips so just twist and pull. It is tight and takes a little effort but they do come off.
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Your first pic is w/o the chrome covers. Not sure the powder coat is my favorite. Will still turn dull black with use vice the shine in the photo. For me, I think I prefer to simply clean them.
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I like it
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Your first pic is w/o the chrome covers. Not sure the powder coat is my favorite. Will still turn dull black with use vice the shine in the photo. For me, I think I prefer to simply clean them.
Your statements are true. I just wanted something different plus I don't think the exhaust tips will be as obvious when they are dirty with the black vs. chrome.
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