Where To Find Them

• Stainless steel exhaust tips can be purchased from many sources. If you are shopping online, start with large companies like the Rod Shop or Summit Racing, where there will be a large selection of generic tips with fitments for most vehicles. Vendors on eBay always have a large selection as well, and you may be able to get a better deal here. Local muffler shops, car dealers and local auto parts stores are also another good place to find stainless steel mufflers.
  
  

Styles

• Stainless steel tips come in a wide range of different styles and sizes to suit your look. The ends can terminate with a sharp edge or a smooth bevel for a more finished look. You can also install a single tip or a dual tip. If your vehicle already has a dual exhaust, installing a pair of dual tips will result in an aggressive-looking quad exhaust. Stainless steel generally comes in two finishes, highly polished for a brilliant shine or brushed for a more muted look. If you are trying to mellow out your exhaust note or make it a little deeper, a resonated exhaust tip may do the trick. This type of tip has extra material embedded in it that alters the sound of the exhaust.
  
  

Installation and Care

• Installing a stainless steel exhaust tip usually only requires a minimum of tools and time. Simply slide the tip over the exhaust pipe until it looks right and then tighten down the supplied bolts until the tip is securely fastened and in the proper orientation. Clean stainless steel tips frequently with mild soap and water and then polish them with a high-quality metal polish to keep them looking new for many years.