joeb Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 I noticed that older SLS or maybe even devilles have exposed mufflers due to the fact that the rear bumper covers do not hang down low enough to hide them. I just had a new exhaust put on my grand prix GTP and the rear crossover pipe seems to hang down and looks unsightly too me. i decided to paint it black so it was not so visible from the rear. my son thought that was odd. i also got 5" dia. tips and i can see the silver muffler thru the rear bumper cover. i don't like that. i want to paint the rear face of the muffler black so it does not seem so visible. why put on a new exhaust and not be satisfied with all aspects of its look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeal1892 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 I understand. I hate the grey around the bottom of my SLS ...LOL Michael- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stsjoe Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 That's your call Joe, get it so you like it. My STS has the mufflers just in view and I left them silver, its all personal preference. No right or wrong Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeal1892 Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 IF you look down you'll see the replacement exhaust on this I really like the look ! http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=9198 Michael - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterset Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 I had to touch up my mufflers about 3 years ago. I used a special paint for BBQ's. it is holding up great. the original paint was peeling & looked uglier than heck. I sanded & painted. Do new mufflers have some protective finish/oil or so to keep from rusting? Maybe let it stay on the car for a bit unpainted, and let the finish burn off before painting? I'd hate to hear that you paint them, and the paint peels off because the surface had contaminants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 I keep the mufflers and pipes (except for the stainless tips) painted with black BBG grill paint. It works like a charm. It just takes 5 minutes once a year with the rattle-rattle can to keep a good coat of paint on them. Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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