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Chrome or Black Chrome exhaust tips on Platinum Silver
So, I'm thinking about replacing the stock oval exhaust tips on my non-S 991 in Platinum Silver Metallic (non-PSE as well). My car has the exterior painted package so the entire rear of the car is platinum. I'm trying to decide if I should go with chrome or black chrome tips. Stock photo below for reference. There really isn't any chrome on the outside of the car so chrome tips wouldn't match anything. The current tips 'sort of' match the brushed look on the Carrera Classic wheels but not really. Not that there is any other black chrome hanging around either! My initial thought was chrome but the black chrome would stand out a bit against the platinum (and would hide exhaust filth a little better).
If anyone has example pictures of either that would be awesome!
Planning to do the FabSpeed X-pipe at the same time and take advantage of the current 10% off.
Are the base tips removable? If so, send your tips to CCP in Detroit for ceramic powder coating. I did mine in satin black. They have other colors, too.
Ceramic coating is an option. We have several coaters here in the area. One of which I have used (ok they were tractor parts but still).
Coating would be fairly cheap. I guess I have to decided if it is worth $500 for the 'bling' factor of a little shine (whether chrome or black chrome). I do prefer the dual tip design over the single large oval also.
Ceramic coating is an option. We have several coaters here in the area. One of which I have used (ok they were tractor parts but still).
Coating would be fairly cheap. I guess I have to decided if it is worth $500 for the 'bling' factor of a little shine (whether chrome or black chrome). I do prefer the dual tip design over the single large oval also.
CCP should be able to do your tips for about $250-ish with good turnaround. Maybe do in the fall, when (if) you hibernate your car for winter??
My tips now have over 31,000 miles, and they still look brand new.
I had the entire exhaust system on my Ford 8n tractor black ceramic coated locally for under $100 and less than a week. One of the (few) benefits of living in a rural area!
I have Platunum Silver as well, but not with the painted rear valance, mine is still black. The only chrome (on the whole car actually) is the lettering on the back. None on the front or sides unless the headlite trim and side lites (clear) counts. I do not have PSE either but I do have a 4S so quad tips. I purchased (used on eBay) OEM chrome tips for mine. I like it. For your silver valance, black tips would seem right except they will totally blend in the shadows. The Fabspeed chrome tips are very nice. I would go that route but it's your car. If you are changing the exhaust, their quad tips (black or chrome) will look awesome! Good luck.
07-28-2016, 01:23 PM
Chrome or Black Chrome exhaust tips on Platinum Silver
