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thinking of chroming my rear exhaust trim

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Old 04-05-09, 07:47 PM
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Default thinking of chroming my rear exhaust trim

i wanted to take them off and have them chrome dipped to match all the other chrome trim.

is it easy to take off? i saw some for sale on ebay so i assume they are removable.
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I say go for it. Is the car dark colored ??
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its starfire white. i just replaced the gold trim on the trunk with new chrome. and he trim pieces forthe exhaust is like a titanium finish. i figured if they were chromethey would look nice with all the other chrome accents.

i also want to exchange my 18 inch wheels for the chrome 18 inch wheels.
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Default Chrome Trim for 460 Exhaust

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i wanted to take them off and have them chrome dipped to match all the other chrome trim.

is it easy to take off? i saw some for sale on ebay so i assume they are removable.
Had this done last year. I was in the process of changing my exhaust for some MagnaFlows, and the outfit had some in their case. It did have to be done at the same time as the mufflers have to be R&R'd to place the new Chrome Bumper bezels, so took advantage of the muffler removal to have it done.They look pretty nice now in Chrome! Have about 12 months on the exchange and the chrome is holding up well!
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how do i get those exhaust trim pieces off? what needs to be removed? i want to drop mine off by Wednesday to get them chromed.

do u have pics of yours in chrome?
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Interesting idea, it could look nice with the chrome exhaust matching the other chrome detailing...
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Default Retrofit of the Chromed Exhaust Bumper Flanges

Sorry for the delay in response, was away on travel.

The Bumper Flanges are secures by 2 bolts at the top of the inner bumper and in a recess. That is why we did the R+R while we had the exhaust out for the new high flow mufflers. it does look like you could try and get the bolts out if you can get it on a lift and get upa nd around the top of the muffler cans, but it's a tough reach.By the way, the outfit that had the Chromed repalcements already in stock (from a couple of previous customer requests), was Grand Prix Wheel and Tire in Newport Beach, Ca. The contact was the owners son, Alex, and they can be reached at 949-645-7022. It was about $200.00 as I recall, but Chrome Exchange. I hope to be able to post a picture in the next couple of days. Good luck! Jim
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