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What should I do with my TL-S exhaust tips?

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Old 07-01-2015, 03:38 PM
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What should I do with my TL-S exhaust tips?

My black insides were peeling badly, so I removed the paint with lacquer thinner, dawn soap, and steel wool. Now I'm not sure what I should do with them. Opinions?

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Old 07-01-2015, 05:20 PM
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I think they look good as is! Did the same to mine months ago,whenever I wash my car I give em' a quick detail and they look great.Also get those mudflaps painted!!!!
Old 07-01-2015, 06:07 PM
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looking good, BTW the mud flap does come with pre painted color match.
Old 07-01-2015, 06:11 PM
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I was thinking of doing that to mine too! But i want a more polished look.

Yours look great just the way they are
Old 07-02-2015, 05:58 AM
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I've never seen a red tls before.
Old 07-02-2015, 10:45 AM
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Try a dark chrome paint on the insides of the tips to match the tail-lights?

I agree, you should paint the mud-guards or get the A-Spec kit while you can. You can use a tire shine/plastic product to restore the color of the plastic above the tips. I use 303 Aerospace Protectant.
Old 07-02-2015, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by csmeance
Try a dark chrome paint on the insides of the tips to match the tail-lights?

I agree, you should paint the mud-guards or get the A-Spec kit while you can. You can use a tire shine/plastic product to restore the color of the plastic above the tips. I use 303 Aerospace Protectant.
Are the shrouds the wrong color? I already have 303 on every plastic and rubber component on the car, and the entire interior.

Oh, and everyone: sorry, but i *like* the black mud flaps. They stick out less.
Old 07-02-2015, 11:21 AM
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I used to have the fully polished look.

I had it for 2 years trying to convince myself it looks good, but didn't work out.
Old 07-02-2015, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
I used to have the fully polished look.

I had it for 2 years trying to convince myself it looks good, but didn't work out.
I liked the idea of fully polished because they look similar to XLR8 tips, but the more I see them satin silver on the inside, the more I like it.
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Originally Posted by SayItAintTom
I've never seen a red tls before.
LOL
Old 07-04-2015, 10:31 AM
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less is more. go with black
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