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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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I bought some high temp flat black spray paint and I'm going to paint the ends of my Corsa's like the OEM cans are. Whats the best way to prep the stainless? They're not polished like the Route 66's are. TIA.
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I bought some high temp flat black spray paint and I'm going to paint the ends of my Corsa's like the OEM cans are. Whats the best way to prep the stainless? They're not polished like the Route 66's are. TIA.
I have the Corsa's. Contact America car craft.com. They have a SS piece that fits over the tips. Price is about , I forget, go to their site, for all the info. If you buy , call them and speak to Lisa, she will give you free shipping. Save about $16.00. It goes on easy and hides the mufflers and look great!
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Try scuffing with steel wool or sandpaper then wiping with acetone or lacquer thinner. S/S is a problem to paint, some paints won't adhere without a special primer.
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I have the Corsa's. Contact America car craft.com. They have a SS piece that fits over the tips. Price is about , I forget, go to their site, for all the info. If you buy , call them and speak to Lisa, she will give you free shipping. Save about $16.00. It goes on easy and hides the mufflers and look great!
They only make them for the dual tip, mine are the 4" single tip.
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They only make them for the dual tip, mine are the 4" single tip.
I have the exact same system, I just used a metal polish (Mothers) and wiped them off with that. I use a flat black hi-temp paint and have not had a single problem with it. As far as I am concerned, it makes a MAJOR difference in the look of the car by hiding those hugh shiny cans...
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They only make them for the dual tip, mine are the 4" single tip.
Sorry, I should have told you it fits 3.5 Quads only.
Have a Merry Christmas!
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After you paint, will you please post pics? I like the idea and might do the same thing to my Corsa's.
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The only way you're going to see that it's been painted black is after you've been hit and that's the last thing you see as the car drives over you!
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Painted mine also. See pics.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...60878651nmqRBH

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