Muffler Paint and Chrome Tip (1.7 OE muffler), How do they do that ? |
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Muffler Paint and Chrome Tip (1.7 OE muffler), How do they do that ? |
913B |
Jun 6 2011, 08:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None |
I have a muffler which is primered like the tip. What kind of paint, high temp I suppose, and what color did the original came with ?
My second request. I have seen pics of just the square portion chromed. I like that clean look. Did they have to take it to a chrome plater or can I just use some chrome paint. Let me know if your have BTDT and chime in on how its done. Thanks All !!! Ted (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
jmill |
Jun 6 2011, 08:45 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I've seen slide over chrome tips locked on with screws along with weld on stainless tips. I suppose you could get it chromed but you'd have to smooth it out to look nice. I bet a muffler shop could hook you up cheaper. Stainless straight pipe isn't spendy.
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McMark |
Jun 6 2011, 09:05 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Most 'chrome' tips are welded on. The welding burns some of the chrome, but in an area where it isn't seen. Check SummitRacing.com
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Tom_T |
Jun 6 2011, 10:40 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Porsche sold "chromed exhaust beauty tips" for all 3 engine types: -6, 1.7/1.8 & 2.0, but I'm not sure if the 1.7/1.8 is still available, I know the -6 is (same as for 911s) & that the 2.0 is NLA. They are/were all slip on with clips cut/bent in to hold them in place (not welded). You can get a part no. in the PET & call a dealer to check if yours are still available. Don't know about weld-on & other aftermarkets.
Here are some pix from a 72 accessories brochure showing the tips: Here's a link to a -6 tip still available just as an example: http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/store...ate=1&p=558 "Square Portion chromed" ??? If you mean the actual 1.7/1.8 (74) muffler (called "Silencer" in the PET, then those were painted exhaust grey & someone would've had them chromed for their tastes. |
Dave_Darling |
Jun 6 2011, 10:48 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
I've heard that some of the chrome tips you can get at your FLAPS are tight enough that you can just pound them onto the tailpipe and they stay put...
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RickS |
Jun 6 2011, 11:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
As for paint - you want VHT Very High Temp Flame Proof - the Flame Proof is part is the most impt: http://www.tcpglobal.com/spraypaintdepot/v...lame-proof.aspx
I did mine in primer gray - not stock, but liked the result. The chrome tip was already added before I purchased the muffler. Attached thumbnail(s) |
azbill |
Jun 6 2011, 11:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 26-July 04 From: Glendale, Az Member No.: 2,403 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Don't mess with paint -- just powder coat. never have to do it again. After powder coating put the tip on. Welding is ok will mess up the powder coating onl where it is. good luck
Bill |
DanT |
Jun 6 2011, 11:40 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Media blasted the muffler, painted with grey BBQ high temp paint, twin piped with SS pipe.See it here Muffler
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Andyrew |
Jun 6 2011, 11:59 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
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jcd914 |
Jun 7 2011, 09:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
Porsche sold "chromed exhaust beauty tips" for all 3 engine types: -6, 1.7/1.8 & 2.0, but I'm not sure if the 1.7/1.8 is still available, I know the -6 is (same as for 911s) & that the 2.0 is NLA. They are/were all slip on with clips cut/bent in to hold them in place (not welded). You can get a part no. in the PET & call a dealer to check if yours are still available. Don't know about weld-on & other aftermarkets. Sample of a tip for a 1.7L Jim |
underthetire |
Jun 7 2011, 09:47 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
The chrome in a can will never survive, don't bother.
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913B |
Jun 7 2011, 10:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None |
I will check the PET and FLAPS for the tip. IF I decided to keep it gray, I read in the originality forums they were gray. I did not know that . Should I re-coat with Flame proof gray paint or is that gray paint from the factory good enough, dont want to wait and find out later. Sorry I did not take a pic of the muffler, but it was same color as the tip.
And the last question. Yes I understand its my car, do what whatever you want with it. What would you guys do, leave it gray or attempt to find the tip. Its kinda original 1971 1.7 with 5 -lug Fuchs. Thanks so much guys for your inputs. |
mikey63 |
Jun 7 2011, 02:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Windsor,Ca Member No.: 11,529 Region Association: Northern California |
I used a piece of 2" aluminum pipe that I polished and held it on with two set screws
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913B |
Jun 7 2011, 05:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None |
Porsche sold "chromed exhaust beauty tips" for all 3 engine types: -6, 1.7/1.8 & 2.0, but I'm not sure if the 1.7/1.8 is still available, I know the -6 is (same as for 911s) & that the 2.0 is NLA. They are/were all slip on with clips cut/bent in to hold them in place (not welded). You can get a part no. in the PET & call a dealer to check if yours are still available. Don't know about weld-on & other aftermarkets. Sample of a tip for a 1.7L Jim Jim, would you mind letting me know the p/n off box of that tip. Is it for sale ? Thanks !!! |
jmill |
Jun 7 2011, 06:41 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
ZPW 151 052
I have an HP mini so I turned the computer sideways to read the box. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
913B |
Jun 7 2011, 08:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None |
Thanks John !
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RFoulds |
Jun 8 2011, 10:23 AM
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Green Teen 66 Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Keep the muffler gray from the factory and add the correct chrome tip.
If you cant add the correct tip, add one that will do little to no damage whatsoever to the finish so you can remove it if you change your mind. |
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