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Chrome generator and Aqua Hot exhaust tips faded

Both of our exhaust tips are faded and rusty looking. Any ideas on how to make shine again or does FOT sell new extensions for the ends?  If they do, it looks like a weld might be needed. Thought about just sanding and painting with heat resistant black paint.

David
David West
2001 U320 40'

Re: Chrome generator and Aqua Hot exhaust tips faded

Reply #1 –
Detail shop used some sort of acid on a coach they were working on, cleaned them right up. Sorry, don't know what it was
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Chrome generator and Aqua Hot exhaust tips faded

Reply #2 –
Tim,

That is an idea, maybe muratic? We used to have some of that. I was thinking there might not be a finish under there. Will try and let you know.

David
David West
2001 U320 40'

Re: Chrome generator and Aqua Hot exhaust tips faded

Reply #3 –
Chrome on most of them
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Chrome generator and Aqua Hot exhaust tips faded

Reply #4 –
If they don't cleanup, measure the diameter of the pipe and look online at sites such as Summit Racing, etc for a replacement.

Re: Chrome generator and Aqua Hot exhaust tips faded

Reply #5 –
I replaced the tip for the generator exhaust on our coach with a chrome tip from FOT. I has a slight turn to a tapered end to look good. (Looking good is important! ;) ) I secured it with a stainless steel self tapping screw. I drilled a pilot hole while holding the tip on the "ugly" exhaust pipe.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: Chrome generator and Aqua Hot exhaust tips faded

Reply #6 –
JD,
Did the new one from FOT just slide over the old one or did you have to cut off a section?

Yea, looking good is important! Those ugly pipes right next to the shiny wheels does not cut it.

David
David West
2001 U320 40'

Re: Chrome generator and Aqua Hot exhaust tips faded

Reply #7 –
I would like the "Venture" type upright  exhaust to keep your next door friends happy with you. I fabricated a 2" upright exhaust for my MCI Setup. So I can cut the current tips off in straight out so a 90 degree elbow can start the upright configuration.
Dave M

Re: Chrome generator and Aqua Hot exhaust tips faded

Reply #8 –
Quote from: dwest –
Did the new one from FOT just slide over the old one or did you have to cut off a section?
The old chrome tip had fallen off and left the bare steel pipe.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX
 

Re: Chrome generator and Aqua Hot exhaust tips faded

Reply #9 –
Thanks. Will call FOT and order new ones.  These are too far gone to restore.

David
David West
2001 U320 40'