Can a Muffler shop burn my tips?

ddvette9 · 09-14-2011, 01:48 PM

Want the blue titanium tips like HKS/ Gemini. Can I take my car and put it on the lift and lightly burn the metal a few inches to achieve the look?

Abdiel · 09-14-2011, 02:51 PM

You currently have SS tips?

vividracing · 09-14-2011, 03:01 PM

I'd practice on some scrap stainless steel tube with a similar diameter and wall thickness first. Stainless will usually get that blue hue if it's heated up and cooled rapidly.

christian370z · 09-14-2011, 03:22 PM

You can use a torch to give them that burned look but it is very difficult to make the burn even all the way around. Also, the hotter the torch the more of the blue effect you will get. The good thing is that you can remove it if it isn't the look you were going for or you just need to redo it. Just use some #0000 steel wool and some metal polish and bring it back to the stainless look.

Abdiel · 09-14-2011, 03:22 PM

interesting read on heat coloring SS.

M.A.I.L. - Maille Artisans International League - Heat Coloring (Oxidizing) Steel - Submitted by The Mad Mailler

ddvette9 · 09-14-2011, 05:04 PM

Awesome responses but I was more geared towards paying my local shop to do it instead of me doing it I don't have the access. Those guys are usually skilled with a torch

Red__Zed · 09-14-2011, 05:12 PM

It'd be really difficult to do well free hand. I wouldnt trust em with it.

09-14-2011, 01:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 17	Can a Muffler shop burn my tips? Want the blue titanium tips like HKS/ Gemini. Can I take my car and put it on the lift and lightly burn the metal a few inches to achieve the look?

09-14-2011, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	I'd practice on some scrap stainless steel tube with a similar diameter and wall thickness first. Stainless will usually get that blue hue if it's heated up and cooled rapidly. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

09-14-2011, 03:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	You can use a torch to give them that burned look but it is very difficult to make the burn even all the way around. Also, the hotter the torch the more of the blue effect you will get. The good thing is that you can remove it if it isn't the look you were going for or you just need to redo it. Just use some #0000 steel wool and some metal polish and bring it back to the stainless look. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Dirty muffler tips? Try Wheel Wax!	flashburn	Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair	4	07-26-2010 09:10 AM
Can anybody fabricate custom exhaust tips that will delete the muffler?	Gunzero	Intake/Exhaust	24	04-20-2010 05:27 PM
FS: Custom pipes and tips (muffler delete)	spearfish25	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	17	03-21-2010 11:22 PM
Just Muffler and tips?	ddvette9	Intake/Exhaust	7	10-05-2009 11:20 AM
Muffler Delete - Exhaust Turndown Tips	CCCLXXZ	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	6	06-30-2009 03:01 PM

09-14-2011, 02:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Abdiel Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 73 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 16	You currently have SS tips?

09-14-2011, 03:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Abdiel Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 73 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 16	interesting read on heat coloring SS. M.A.I.L. - Maille Artisans International League - Heat Coloring (Oxidizing) Steel - Submitted by The Mad Mailler

09-14-2011, 05:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 17	Awesome responses but I was more geared towards paying my local shop to do it instead of me doing it I don't have the access. Those guys are usually skilled with a torch

09-14-2011, 05:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	It'd be really difficult to do well free hand. I wouldnt trust em with it.