BigEvan1923 wrote

I just sent you a PM on this - thanks in advance!

Keyser Soze wrote

I used SEM Self Etching primer #39673 ($30 Amazon) but also Rustoleum has one in dark green that would work (I used it on my 535 exhaust tips and it had no issues after years) and is available at Lowes Depot along with the engine paint - Duplicolor Low Gloss Black Engine Enamel #DE1634.

I might actually go back and put a coat of semi-gloss black engine paint on it since that would match better with the surround.

Also, doing this with cans is harder than just using an airbrush, where you can be very precise. I got a Paasche H-3MH for $60.

Keyser Soze wrote

oh, that looks great and so do the flat black emblems!

xdriv3 wrote

Reviving this thread --

Just brought my car to the dealer, replacement is covered by warranty, but just curious what others have experienced in terms of the replacement part.

I have attached the replacement offered- shadow line trimmed on the outside and regular chrome on the inside. Compared to the old defective part -- the inside is painted dark gray.

Just curious what replacement you guys were offered?

My concern with the replacement is that the inside will not age well.

itshere wrote

Hey, how did you remove them? Was it difficult? Mine are also showing peeling so want to powder coat them

xdriv3 wrote

So mine were replaced under warranty.

They no longer make the ones w/ the dark coating on the inside. Now it's chrome without the coat.

hunter04 wrote

Has anyone swapped out the peeling exhaust surrounds themself? I can’t seem to figure out how they are latched on, but I imagine they should come out pretty easy?
TIA

Keyser Soze wrote

I used SEM Self Etching primer #39673 ($30 Amazon) but also Rustoleum has one in dark green that would work (I used it on my 535 exhaust tips and it had no issues after years) and is available at Lowes Depot along with the engine paint - Duplicolor Low Gloss Black Engine Enamel #DE1634.

I might actually go back and put a coat of semi-gloss black engine paint on it since that would match better with the surround.

Also, doing this with cans is harder than just using an airbrush, where you can be very precise. I got a Paasche H-3MH for $60.

DGPM3 wrote

I’m having the same issue on my ‘22. Getting them replaced under warranty. My shop is being cool about letting me get them powder coated before they install them.

nZtiZia wrote

not easy. what should take 20-30min doesn’t because there’s areas that are difficult to reach. folks report taking a couple hours with recommendation of bumper removal