Exhaust plate
08-30-2016, 12:48 PM
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Exhaust plate
The 50th anniversary plate above my tailpipes is shot. Vinyl lettering on it is 90% peeled off. Any idea on how it's secured, and where to obtain another? I looked around online - some "cheaper ones" were very similar, but I have no clue how they attach. The gm licensed ones are stupid expensive for a dumb little piece of metal that probably no one will see...
08-30-2016, 01:43 PM
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So just stick a screw driver or knife behind it, and slowly pry off, then tape on the new?
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08-30-2016, 01:46 PM
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Yup, just that easy...
08-30-2016, 01:50 PM
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08-30-2016, 01:53 PM
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Must be the season,mine fell off last week.lucky it happened in my garage.
08-30-2016, 04:00 PM
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Guys sorry, I don't mean to derail..
..but my new '99 needs a plate, it has never had one from what I can see. So I guess a good cleaning under there and double-side tape is all I need.
Luckily I found a cherry used plate for a sweetheart price.
Kcobain I see a bunch on EBay..good luck !!
..but my new '99 needs a plate, it has never had one from what I can see. So I guess a good cleaning under there and double-side tape is all I need.
Luckily I found a cherry used plate for a sweetheart price.
Kcobain I see a bunch on EBay..good luck !!
08-30-2016, 04:04 PM
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The exhaust enhancer plates are held on with double sided tape. As mentioned, a putty knife or even some fishing line (saw through the tape) will get it off.
As for where to buy a new one - you can try places like Mid-America, Ecklers, West Coast Corvette, etc. They all seem to stock various options for the car.
As for where to buy a new one - you can try places like Mid-America, Ecklers, West Coast Corvette, etc. They all seem to stock various options for the car.
08-30-2016, 10:00 PM
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lol...couldn't resist...
Every exhaust plate I've seen uses the 3M tape or something similar. That stuff can be a bear to work with...
08-30-2016, 10:24 PM
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be careful prying it off, the tape sticks on very well and the tub is fiberglass so if you are too aggressive you can easily crack the tub area
08-30-2016, 10:58 PM
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Made my own, held on with Velcro !!! and lighted with a red led !!!
08-30-2016, 11:02 PM
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is that a vinyl sticker?... just curious how something like that would hold up over time because I'm planning on doing something similar to mine
08-31-2016, 12:02 AM
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Yes it is, has been on the vette for two summers and 9000 plus miles !!!!! (just use Chadwick's on it)(1/8 inch Acrylic Black )
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08-31-2016, 12:11 AM
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cool, I already ordered the materials since it was cheap enough to try out... hopefully it will hold up to the heat/elements
08-31-2016, 12:18 AM
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08-31-2016, 12:19 AM
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08-31-2016, 10:51 AM
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I used velcro to attach mine.
I'm not paying $40-$50 for a piece of metal so I went to Home Depot, bought some sheet stock, and I now have a few plates that I can change out periodically. I have one that is currently bare, another that is black w/ blue vinyl to match my wheels, and another that has a carbon fiber vinyl wrap. For each ones with the vinyl, I sprayed about five layers of clear coat on the plate to seal the vinyl in on the edges. It's held up for half a year now.
Obviously being velcro'ed I can swap them out when I want to. Now I just need a cleaner exhaust setup.
I'm not paying $40-$50 for a piece of metal so I went to Home Depot, bought some sheet stock, and I now have a few plates that I can change out periodically. I have one that is currently bare, another that is black w/ blue vinyl to match my wheels, and another that has a carbon fiber vinyl wrap. For each ones with the vinyl, I sprayed about five layers of clear coat on the plate to seal the vinyl in on the edges. It's held up for half a year now.
Obviously being velcro'ed I can swap them out when I want to. Now I just need a cleaner exhaust setup.
08-31-2016, 11:45 AM
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I need to do this. My C5Z didn't come with the plate and I've always wanted something to fill in this gap and to take your eyes away from the eroded exhaust mounting bracket that makes me left pipe hang lower than the right.
Maybe I'll go to Lowes and get some sheet and just vinyl whatever over it. I've got a plotter so I can just cut whatever the f I want onto it.
MEHHHHHHHHHHHH lazy.
Maybe I'll go to Lowes and get some sheet and just vinyl whatever over it. I've got a plotter so I can just cut whatever the f I want onto it.
MEHHHHHHHHHHHH lazy.
08-31-2016, 12:42 PM
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You last 2 guys are definitely with me in the Ugly Butt Club. I don't blame you either, those damn plate prices are jacked for what it is. Oh yeah I can appreciate Lazy too!! Acid I like your style..low and slow baby..