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  1. 04-13-2016 07:31 AM #1
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    Turning the AWE chrome tip to a black or black chrome finish ?

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    Anyone tried to turn their chrome tip into something more stealth looking with some sort of black color ? How you did it ? powdercoat ? ceramic clear coat ? regular motor/exhaust paint ?

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  2. 04-13-2016 09:51 AM #2
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    I would recommend getting them ceramic coated to prevent the finish from being ruined from heat. Example of something we did for my customers M4.

    Here’s how the tips looked before:



    Here's how the tips look after along with a carbon fiber rear diffuser installed:

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  3. 04-13-2016 10:39 AM #3
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    PlastiDip always worked for me. It can take up to 200F degrees
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  4. 04-13-2016 02:51 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by silverf0x View Post
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    PlastiDip always worked for me. It can take up to 200F degrees
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    yeah but plastidip is no where near close of a black chrome finish. it would be a rubbery matte finish.
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  5. 04-13-2016 03:20 PM #5
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    I have seen chrome tips powder coated black, held up well, good prep is key.
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  6. 04-13-2016 04:57 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by waxxonMTL View Post
    Anyone tried to turn their chrome tip into something more stealth looking with some sort of black color ? How you did it ? powdercoat ? ceramic clear coat ? regular motor/exhaust paint ?

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    went to advance auto and bought a can of flat black ceramic paint been holding up for several months
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    Don't clean them, they'll be black soon. lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by timzcat View Post
    Don't clean them, they'll be black soon. lol
    This lol.
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    Why don't you just buy a set of AWE black tips?
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  10. 04-14-2016 07:22 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by tqpolo View Post
    Why don't you just buy a set of AWE black tips?
    because awe won't do that -.- lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by waxxonMTL View Post
    because awe won't do that -.- lol
    If you already own an AWE exhaust system, I believe they will sell you replacement/spare tips. It would be worth reaching out to them if you haven't already.
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    Quote Originally Posted by waxxonMTL View Post
    yeah but plastidip is no where near close of a black chrome finish. it would be a rubbery matte finish.
    It's not THAT bad and ends up dirty anyway.. Here's a pic on my old setup:

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  14. 04-14-2016 10:07 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by timzcat View Post
    Don't clean them, they'll be black soon. lol
    Quote Originally Posted by jokingjimmy View Post
    This lol.
    only the inside gets black from all that carbon. the outside is still chrome and looks stupid AF. hence, the reason I pulled mine off and painted black completely
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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveYem View Post
    If you already own an AWE exhaust system, I believe they will sell you replacement/spare tips. It would be worth reaching out to them if you haven't already.
    I just purchased and had installed the AWE Touring exhaust with 102mm chrome tips. I asked that exact question and they said that I could purchase replacement tips any time from them.
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  16. 04-15-2016 07:37 PM #15
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    Just had my AWE 102mm Chrome tips powder coated satin black (bought the exhaust used and it had chrome tips). The tips look good and was much cheaper than purchasing new black tips from AWE. I'll have to take some pictures tomorrow.


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    Yes, replacement tips can be purchased. However, you will need the original receipt to show that you have an existing AWE setup. We have 90mm and 102mm tips in both colors (silver & Diamond black) in stock as well. Tip sizes are not interchangeable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ModBargains.com View Post
    Yes, replacement tips can be purchased. However, you will need the original receipt to show that you have an existing AWE setup. We have 90mm and 102mm tips in both colors (silver & Diamond black) in stock as well. Tip sizes are not interchangeable.
    Would you mind PM'ing me a price on both the 90 and 102mm tips in black and chrome? Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Batman0424 View Post
    Just had my AWE 102mm Chrome tips powder coated satin black (bought the exhaust used and it had chrome tips). The tips look good and was much cheaper than purchasing new black tips from AWE. I'll have to take some pictures tomorrow.


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  20. 04-16-2016 03:47 PM #19
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    Haven't had a chance to install these yet, but this gives you an idea of the look - it's satin black.




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