Just the tips... How to make them blacker????

[JBdoingJBstuff]

Pics of my exhaust tips from my 22 Raptor with about 2500 miles on it. Tips are ugly. I like em black, like they were when new. Obviously vehicle is dirty here, but even when cleaned, they are much duller when compared to new. Is this normal or a warranty issue? Any home fixes?

 

[Keith88]

Aerosol Meguiars tire shine with a microfiber is what i use. makes them look brand new. Ill also do a very light spray on the bed-lined running boards... makes those look great too.

 

[Donovan]

He likes his tips like he likes his coffee...

 

[Sig Fanboy]

While I had mine down working on the exhaust I sprayed the tips with Satin Black Engine Enamel. But a waste of time since I’m going to do the Krazy House Customs over the axel exhaust dump if my tire/ chase rack ever comes in. Now I need to decide what rear bumper I want. Has anyone dovetailed their own bed or is it something I should find a body shop for?

 

[EricM]

I sanded the tipson mine with some 120 grit, wiped with alcohol and painted with this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PIEWLA/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

"Flat Black" is really a matte finish. It looks good, cleans up fine and hasn't chipped yet.

 

[Gdog]

Wipe with WD 40. Not permnant but cleans them right up

 

[FordTechOne]

Normal. Warranty doesn’t cover “dirty” lol. Any I certainly wouldn’t spray petroleum solvents on any painted surface.

From the factory, they’re painted flat black with no clear coat, so as they get sprayed with road water/dirt/debris and heat cycled it tends to get burned on.

I would follow the same steps as with any paint correction; clean and buff.

 

[KAJRIP]

After you clean them spray them with Amsoil HDMP and wipe it in. Makes them black again and keeps them looking nice.

 

[Diablo]

Krylon, baby!

 

[RNA352]

I gave mine a ceramic treatment with Ammo Gelee Pro, which is the same stuff I use on my wheels. It darkened em up nicely and they've stayed that way.