JSTALEX

I'm looking at either swapping out my stock exhaust tips for a new set that are CHROME, or just popping mine off and get them CHROMED.

Any ideas on replacements, or where I can get a stock set and just swap them out after having them Chromed out?

JSTALEX

I can't be the only person who had thought about swapping them out!

HyperMKIV

iTrader: (1)

have you tried EBAY???
there's been several diff people who already went and did something like this
try doing a search...

01LEXPL

iTrader: (10)

Why not buy a proper polish and shine 'em up?

JSTALEX

The only exhaust tips on eBay are not for a stock fitment!
I would think that someone who has changed them up could offer some pics or ideas?

JSTALEX

They won't shine up as good as a chrome finish! Already tried!

turbosix

if they are aluminum, you're wrong. sorry.

JSTALEX

I'm wrong, or your wrong?

You can POLISH Aluminum and it will give you a bright appearance, but it will not be as vivid and eye catching as chrome will! If they were STAINLESS STEEL , then that would be another story, as stainless gives off a mirror image of chrome!

Aluminum looses it's shine with weather and also as you turn your car on in the morning, the heat that comes out of your exhaust in a fog presence already smears the shine that you have polished.

Believe me, I know! I own a 61 Impala and I can notice the difference in the polished side moldings and the chrome mirrors and other chrome items on the car. YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE BIG TIME!

OPSBD

How bout Chrome Paint :/ Just Kidding

JSTALEX

Ha Ha! I wish it was that easy! But I can say this about Chrome Paint even though it's not my style! I went tp a Roadster show some time back in Santa Barbara, and there was a car that was done up by "Chip Foose" and the entire frame was sprayed with the Chrome Paint and damn, did it look clean!

turbosix

i've polished countless sets of wheels, quality aluminum polished correctly is pretty much indistinguishable chrome. there isnt a "big difference". i will give you the fact that it requires upkeep and chrome doesnt.

the overwhelming majority of people would assume these wheels were chrome:


just polishing by hand isnt good enough, a lot of the time aluminum parts arent smooth enough to get that chrome look. the surface needs to be wetsanded properly to get the effect. i went through this doing a project on my s2000.

in any case, you can probably get another set of tips from lexus. i'm trying to see about a part number for you right now.

turbosix

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EXTENSION SUB-ASSY,
List Price : $82.15
Your Price : $64.08

i believe this is your exhaust tip.

try this link riiiight... HERE

JSTALEX

Damn, those wheels do look super clean, but I'm sure you will agree after washing them a few times, that luster appearance starts to fade unless you polish them back to the shine they once had! But with chrome, a Lil' soap and water will bring back the shine after they get dirty! (with no effort or elbo grease)

I'm going to my Lexus dealer tomorrow to ask how much and get a part number to do Internet research if they are pricey!

JSTALEX

Still can't believe people are Not Upgrading Exhaust Systems, or Tips!