Exhaust tip removal DIY

GrandVader · March 9, 2020

For those that had it powder coated...please give us feedback on how it holds up with the heat. Was considering going the Cerakote route based on the heat issue. Thanks in advanced.

brianc636 · March 9, 2020

I’ve had mine done since October ‘19 and have not had any issues thus far. Now, I don’t drive my truck a ton and keep it near spotless all the time.

The ID where the exhaust hits it has dulled from the carbon but the rest is still brand new looking.

pewterliftedz · March 11, 2020

Picked these up today, tomorrow I’ll get them mounted up

AKinlaw · March 27, 2020

Mine are now powder coated. The chrome just didn't seem to belong on my truck. I'm pretty happy with the result. Subtle change, probably not for everyone.

Edited March 27, 2020 by AKinlaw

Ryguy · March 28, 2020

2 hours ago, AKinlaw said:

Mine are now powder coated. The chrome just didn't seem to belong on my truck. I'm pretty happy with the result. Subtle change, probably not for everyone.

I like that a lot! Wish it was a full shot of the rear so I could see both of them. Currently the only chrome on my TB is the tips. I didn’t want to black them out because the bumper is already black so I may do this instead.
Do you think the powder coating is necessary? I was thinking of sanding them down, coating in zinc, then some good flat spray paint.

AKinlaw · March 28, 2020

Thanks. IDK if powder coating is necessary.

I came across a powder coating company on ebay, sent them my paint code, and they took it from there. I sent them back my takeoffs for a partial refund.

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AKinlaw · March 28, 2020

I didn't think to take a good "before" pic, but I cobbled this together to give an idea of the difference.

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Ryguy · March 28, 2020

Nice thanks for the pic.

RadoPhan · March 28, 2020

Does anyone have a close pic of the gloss black tips with the black bumper? Wanted see how it looks or if I need more contrast. Thanks

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truck_newbie · March 28, 2020

14 hours ago, AKinlaw said:

I didn't think to take a good "before" pic, but I cobbled this together to give an idea of the difference.

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Looks good. A little hard to tell from afar though. But it goes very well with the black bumper.

RadoAt4 · March 28, 2020

Simple but probably my favorite mod

Max Z71 · March 30, 2020

AKinlaw

Any link to the Ebay seller where you got the tips powder coated? Did you supply the tips or did they do it all? My truck is same color and love have they look.

AKinlaw · March 30, 2020

MaxZ71

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2019-2020-Silverado-Sierra-Exhaust-Tips-Satin-Silver-Metallic-OEM/254538055252?hash=item3b43a67e54:g:N0YAAOSwHQReaXxj

That's a link to the exact item. He sent me a coated set of takeoffs and then when my chrome ones were removed I sent them to him for a partial credit.

You can see they are even using my truck photos on their ad now (with my permission of course). Good luck!

ETA: I should mention too, they were great to work with. Fast shipping, and gave me the $50 refund the same day my takeoffs arrived at their shop.

Edited March 30, 2020 by AKinlaw

RadoPhan · March 30, 2020

MaxZ71

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2019-2020-Silverado-Sierra-Exhaust-Tips-Satin-Silver-Metallic-OEM/254538055252?hash=item3b43a67e54:g:N0YAAOSwHQReaXxj

That's a link to the exact item. He sent me a coated set of takeoffs and then when my chrome ones were removed I sent them to him for a partial credit.

You can see they are even using my truck photos on their ad now (with my permission of course). Good luck!

ETA: I should mention too, they were great to work with. Fast shipping, and gave me the $50 refund the same day my takeoffs arrived at their shop.

This is awesome!! Thanks for sharing!!! Now to decide on matte or gloss black on my gloss black bumper [emoji848]

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Dbrace · March 30, 2020

Just took mine off in about 10 minutes without removing the bumper step. The key was using an air ratchet with 10mm socket. Has anyone sprayed there own with high temp gloss black paint? Im going to sandblast the chrome off first. Then I’m going to use Rustoleum high temp primer and then use Rustoleum high temp gloss black spray paint.