Q300 Titanium Tip restore

Delta1880 · 01-21-2019, 03:20 PM

Just putting this out there to see if anybody has restored the titanium tips off a invidia Q300 or similar? I bought an exhaust second hand and some finish is rubbed off or dull. I am sketchy about burning them if they are not actually titanium just titanium look.

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Delta1880 · 01-21-2019, 05:33 PM

So I called the company and they said that they would re-torch it since it’s true titanium

cknowlen · 01-22-2019, 03:58 PM

I too have contacted Invidia USA and found out the tips are 'burnt' and not anodized as some people are led to believe (despite the product title haha). I have re-burnt my tips a couple times. If you do decide to DIY, I have some tips (pun intended)
1. Polish the tips as much as you physically can before attempting the burn. If you can get them to a mirror-like shine, they will look a lot better in the end.
2. Make sure they are completely contaminate free, do a quick clay and an IPA wipedown before burn. Anything left on the tips during the burn will cause distortion and an uneven visual.
3. Burn them slow. Burn them slow. Burn them slow...cant stress this enough. A lot of people when burning TI or stainless to get this effect go way to fast. This leads to a much lighter shade of blue and will not be as vibrant.
4. Once you are satisfied with the color, stop and let them cool for a while before re-inspecting. If everything looks good to you and you want to protect the blue, coat the tips with some Gtechniq C5 wheel armor. And don't ever touch them again with any abrasive or harsh chemicals....the only exception I have found to the latter is the use of carb cleaner and 'totally awesome' from the dollar store. Both of those work great to clean them up.

I would offer to help, but have no idea where you are located since your profile is incomplete. Good luck

Delta1880 · 01-22-2019, 10:02 PM

Maryland, I will update it soon. Thank you for your help.

Delta1880 · 01-27-2019, 06:34 PM

Update: finished the project the tips look great have some over “burn” spots but otherwise very happy with it

Foo_Blyat · 01-27-2019, 10:34 PM

pics?

Delta1880 · 02-04-2019, 10:02 PM

Quark · 02-12-2019, 06:09 PM

this is why i went with the SS option for my R400.. didnt want to deal with the titanium rubbing off.

cknowlen · 02-13-2019, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quark

this is why i went with the SS option for my R400.. didnt want to deal with the titanium rubbing off.

To be fair, the Ti is not rubbing off, the burn marks were. And that is due to improper maintenance and washing. If you know how to care for them and what you can/cannot use for chemicals, they are no different to maintain than the SS option.

krenberry · 04-04-2019, 08:54 PM

I have the q300 titanium tips as well.....ive pretty much given up on all polishing and re-torching because catless!

cknowlen · 04-16-2019, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krenberry

I have the q300 titanium tips as well.....ive pretty much given up on all polishing and re-torching because catless!

you really dont need to give up my man, just spray some carb cleaner on a microfiber and wipe off the carbon from the tips (it will not remove the blue coloring). Simple maintenance. If you want to make your life extra easy, once they are clean, hit them with some Gtechniq C5 wheel armor. They will keep off that carbon buildup much much better.

Fhwynn · 04-22-2019, 01:32 AM

I wish I still had my old pics of my amuse exhaust when I reburnt the tips.. (350z) but when I polished the tips, I blue finish.. I was able to recolor it using the battery and coke method.. Here's a link that could be helpful.
https://youtu.be/dYI90yjqT34

I've burnt my arc shift knob before to make it blue.. Same results really. I believe the anodizing method does not last as long tho
.

cknowlen · 04-22-2019, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fhwynn

I wish I still had my old pics of my amuse exhaust when I reburnt the tips.. (350z) but when I polished the tips, I blue finish.. I was able to recolor it using the battery and coke method.. Here's a link that could be helpful.
https://youtu.be/dYI90yjqT34

I've burnt my arc shift knob before to make it blue.. Same results really. I believe the anodizing method does not last as long tho
.

I have never had any amount of success actually anodizing Ti products, perhaps I was just not using enough voltage. You are correct though, that the anodizing actually does not last longer. Invidia does not even anodize the parts they sell, they are all physically burnt using a MAP gas torch (talked to an Invidia-USA employee about this to confirm).

Kungkungbing · 04-26-2019, 10:41 PM

I would suggest using metal polish with a polishing ball. I believe you can get those polishing balls that attach to a drill at any auto parts store.

cknowlen · 04-29-2019, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kungkungbing

I would suggest using metal polish with a polishing ball. I believe you can get those polishing balls that attach to a drill at any auto parts store.

That is a terrible suggestion, as metal polish will REMOVE the burnt tips the OP intended to keep. Kind of a moot point, as the OP has already restored his tips, only commenting to prevent future readers from making this mistake on their burnt tips.

01-21-2019, 03:20 PM	#1
Delta1880 Scooby Newbie Member#: 486714 Join Date: Jun 2018 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore MD, USA Vehicle: 2017 WRX Limited Pure Red	Q300 Titanium Tip restore Just putting this out there to see if anybody has restored the titanium tips off a invidia Q300 or similar? I bought an exhaust second hand and some finish is rubbed off or dull. I am sketchy about burning them if they are not actually titanium just titanium look. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

01-22-2019, 10:02 PM	#4
Delta1880 Scooby Newbie Member#: 486714 Join Date: Jun 2018 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore MD, USA Vehicle: 2017 WRX Limited Pure Red	Q300 Titanium Tip restore Maryland, I will update it soon. Thank you for your help.

04-26-2019, 10:41 PM	#14
Kungkungbing Scooby Newbie Member#: 500863 Join Date: Apr 2019	Reply I would suggest using metal polish with a polishing ball. I believe you can get those polishing balls that attach to a drill at any auto parts store.

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01-21-2019, 05:33 PM	#2
Delta1880 Scooby Newbie Member#: 486714 Join Date: Jun 2018 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore MD, USA Vehicle: 2017 WRX Limited Pure Red	So I called the company and they said that they would re-torch it since it’s true titanium

01-22-2019, 03:58 PM	#3
cknowlen Scooby Specialist Member#: 189077 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Connecticut Vehicle: 2011 STI limited WRB	I too have contacted Invidia USA and found out the tips are 'burnt' and not anodized as some people are led to believe (despite the product title haha). I have re-burnt my tips a couple times. If you do decide to DIY, I have some tips (pun intended) 1. Polish the tips as much as you physically can before attempting the burn. If you can get them to a mirror-like shine, they will look a lot better in the end. 2. Make sure they are completely contaminate free, do a quick clay and an IPA wipedown before burn. Anything left on the tips during the burn will cause distortion and an uneven visual. 3. Burn them slow. Burn them slow. Burn them slow...cant stress this enough. A lot of people when burning TI or stainless to get this effect go way to fast. This leads to a much lighter shade of blue and will not be as vibrant. 4. Once you are satisfied with the color, stop and let them cool for a while before re-inspecting. If everything looks good to you and you want to protect the blue, coat the tips with some Gtechniq C5 wheel armor. And don't ever touch them again with any abrasive or harsh chemicals....the only exception I have found to the latter is the use of carb cleaner and 'totally awesome' from the dollar store. Both of those work great to clean them up. I would offer to help, but have no idea where you are located since your profile is incomplete. Good luck

01-27-2019, 06:34 PM	#5
Delta1880 Scooby Newbie Member#: 486714 Join Date: Jun 2018 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore MD, USA Vehicle: 2017 WRX Limited Pure Red	Update: finished the project the tips look great have some over “burn” spots but otherwise very happy with it

01-27-2019, 10:34 PM	#6
Foo_Blyat Scooby Guru Member#: 93750 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC	pics?

02-04-2019, 10:02 PM	#7
Delta1880 Scooby Newbie Member#: 486714 Join Date: Jun 2018 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore MD, USA Vehicle: 2017 WRX Limited Pure Red

02-12-2019, 06:09 PM	#8
Quark Scooby Newbie Member#: 496415 Join Date: Jan 2019 Vehicle: 2016 WRX Limited CVT Lapis Blue Pearl	this is why i went with the SS option for my R400.. didnt want to deal with the titanium rubbing off.

04-04-2019, 08:54 PM	#10
krenberry Scooby Newbie Member#: 394464 Join Date: Jun 2014 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: New Britain, CT Vehicle: 2016 WRX catless lol 6MT Crystal Black Silica	I have the q300 titanium tips as well.....ive pretty much given up on all polishing and re-torching because catless!

04-22-2019, 01:32 AM	#12
Fhwynn Scooby Newbie Member#: 500666 Join Date: Apr 2019	I wish I still had my old pics of my amuse exhaust when I reburnt the tips.. (350z) but when I polished the tips, I blue finish.. I was able to recolor it using the battery and coke method.. Here's a link that could be helpful. https://youtu.be/dYI90yjqT34 I've burnt my arc shift knob before to make it blue.. Same results really. I believe the anodizing method does not last as long tho .