Can you remove original exhaust tips?

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KarmaSumatra
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Can you remove original exhaust tips?

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Is there an (easy) way of removing the factory fitted chrome exhaust tips on my GT?

The previous owner didn't look after the tips properly, so some of the chrome has completely disappeared. I'd like to replace them, if possible.
Cuprabob
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Re: Can you remove original exhaust tips?

Post by Cuprabob »

No
KarmaSumatra
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Re: Can you remove original exhaust tips?

Post by KarmaSumatra »

Ha ha! Fair enough. Are they welded on?
Cuprabob
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Location: S/W Scotland

Re: Can you remove original exhaust tips?

Post by Cuprabob »

Yes, you would need to cut them off a weld on some aftermarket ones.

Probably easier just to buy a cat back exhaust from a local fabricator, Milltek or another vendor.

You can do some magic with a dremel and dome autosol polish
KarmaSumatra
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Re: Can you remove original exhaust tips?

Post by KarmaSumatra »

Ok thanks, it's probably not worth the cost.
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Re: Can you remove original exhaust tips?

Post by Paradox1 »

What are you trying to achieve by removing them?
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Re: Can you remove original exhaust tips?

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I wanted to replace them with new ones, as the original chrome is so badly damaged.
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