Painting the bottom part of the BMW F80 exhaust?

[LoveMyM3]

Hi All,

I am sure I can't be the only one who has noticed that the bottom of the exhaust sticks out way to much when looking from the back of the car. My wife even noticed it the other day and mentioned how the car looks amazing but that part does not. I even put a rear diffuser to help a little. Has anyone thought of painting the muffler part of the exhaust with high temp black paint? It would make it less noticeable but wasn't sure if anyone had tried. Thoughts?

P.S. I like the stock exhaust sound so don't plan on switching it out with one that may not be as noticeable.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by LoveMyM3

Hi All,

I am sure I can't be the only one who has noticed that the bottom of the exhaust sticks out way to much when looking from the back of the car. My wife even noticed it the other day and mentioned how the car looks amazing but that part does not. I even put a rear diffuser to help a little. Has anyone thought of painting the muffler part of the exhaust with high temp black paint? It would make it less noticeable but wasn't sure if anyone had tried. Thoughts?

P.S. I like the stock exhaust sound so don't plan on switching it out with one that may not be as noticeable.

shitloads of people have done that with E9x and it is/was a popular Audi thing. Basically BBQ paint.

Not my cup of tea, but then I'm thinking of getting opal white so

[gdawson03]

I've seen it done to a few f8x in the Boston area, makes it blend In For sure. As last poster says, black bbq paint will DIY it. If you want to drop a bit of cash PM me I know a body shop in metro west who has done it for a few guys and specialize in BMW and exotics.

[LoveMyM3]

Thanks guys! I actually purchased this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (VHT SPB102 VHT Flameproof Coating Flat Black 32 oz. Quart VHT Flameproof Coating) You think this will do the job?

[afadeev]

Originally Posted by LoveMyM3

Thanks guys! I actually purchased this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (VHT SPB102 VHT Flameproof Coating Flat Black 32 oz. Quart VHT Flameproof Coating) You think this will do the job?

I would with spray cans...

... unless you have a convenient way to flip the car over, and paint-brush the muffler...

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[Wah]

That muffler sticking out the back is one of the reasons I put an exhaust on my car.

[LoveMyM3]

Originally Posted by Wah

That muffler sticking out the back is one of the reasons I put an exhaust on my car.

Which exhaust you go with?

[M3Fanatics]

Many people painted theirs with high temp paint, you should be able to find a couple of threads

[ciaranob]

Did mine way back in Dec 2014 (also with VHT paint) whilst waiting on delivery of my eisenmann exhaust - works fine and just that trick alone makes the rear end look way better imo - better still get the hidden can look the Eisenmann provides along with a way better sound.

[gatorfast]

Yup I did mine (did it to my e90 M3 as well). Always hated the look of the sagging exhaust from behind the vehicle. Painting it with high temp black paint makes it disappear which is exactly what I want.

[LoveMyM3]

Originally Posted by gatorfast

Yup I did mine (did it to my e90 M3 as well). Always hated the look of the sagging exhaust from behind the vehicle. Painting it with high temp black paint makes it disappear which is exactly what I want.

That is perfect! My next to do on the car.

[WillC310]

Did this on my E90M3 when I had it. Personally I like the look.

[Kankles]

Originally Posted by LoveMyM3

Thanks guys! I actually purchased this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (VHT SPB102 VHT Flameproof Coating Flat Black 32 oz. Quart VHT Flameproof Coating) You think this will do the job?

I painted some old motorcycle mufflers w this stuff once. Worked good and held up nice

[Ferg]

Taped off all the bottom parts except the muffler and had at it. Looks 10x better. Used this: https://www.amazon.com/VHT-SP102-Fla...+exhaust+paint

[LoveMyM3]

Painting is done guys! Pics to follow. Overall pretty easy job. I did 5 coats.

[ciaranob]

Here is a sequence of stock (generic example), my stock painted, my Eisenmann black with 3D Diffuser

[LoveMyM3]

Originally Posted by ciaranob

Here is a sequence of stock (generic example), my stock painted, my Eisenmann black with 3D Diffuser

Wow I like the exhaust! I am waiting for my paint to cure...pics tomorrow

[synergy design]

I just ordered that paint, I agree w/ you guys....looks way better!

[LoveMyM3]

Check it out! Came out really nice.