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Re: GTS exhaust tips
Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:06 am
by Bogus
Nosmo wrote:Bogus - I have my second set of replacements on order under warranty. Unless they have changed the coating process, this issue will continue to rear its head. The original set was Gtechniqued from new, the replacement set pitted after 300 miles. I am with Porsche Tonbridge and they are aware of the issues and never been difficult about it.
Thanks Nosmo. I live in Bromley so will address with Porsche South london. This is a new OPC only opened a few months ago. Prior to this used to service at Tonbridge. Both my 911 and my Panamera.
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Re: GTS exhaust tips
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2018 11:24 am
by Cheshire Cat
I cleaned mine with some rubbing compound Scholl Concepts S30 rubbing compound which I had used to polish the Macan. They came up really well. Also, WD40 is a good product to keep them shiny too.
Re: GTS exhaust tips
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 2:49 pm
by Hitman999
I've got the same problem on my GTS with the black exhaust tips pitting. The car is booked in with the OPC next week.
Re: GTS exhaust tips
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:11 pm
by Paul
Hitman999 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 2:49 pm
I've got the same problem on my GTS with the black exhaust tips pitting. The car is booked in with the OPC next week.
Second new set fitted under warranty during my 20 000 mile service last month - same type of finish so I’m expecting them to go speckly again soon!
Re: GTS exhaust tips
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:01 pm
by Nosmo
Paul wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:11 pm
Hitman999 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 2:49 pm
I've got the same problem on my GTS with the black exhaust tips pitting. The car is booked in with the OPC next week.
Second new set fitted under warranty during my 20 000 mile service last month - same type of finish so I’m expecting them to go speckly again soon!
Paul - you and I are in step. Mine got swapped again just after the 20k service. The new tips look nice on the car and so far no pitting....
Re: GTS exhaust tips
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:07 pm
by Paul
Nosmo wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:01 pm
Paul wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:11 pm
Hitman999 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 2:49 pm
I've got the same problem on my GTS with the black exhaust tips pitting. The car is booked in with the OPC next week.
Second new set fitted under warranty during my 20 000 mile service last month - same type of finish so I’m expecting them to go speckly again soon!
Paul - you and I are in step. Mine got swapped again just after the 20k service. The new tips look nice on the car and so far no pitting....
I’m treating mine to a WD40 soaked rag once a week (ish) to try and prolong the inevitable!
Re: GTS exhaust tips
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:53 pm
by Nosmo
Paul wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:07 pm
Nosmo wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:01 pm
Paul wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:11 pm
Second new set fitted under warranty during my 20 000 mile service last month - same type of finish so I’m expecting them to go speckly again soon!
Paul - you and I are in step. Mine got swapped again just after the 20k service. The new tips look nice on the car and so far no pitting....
I’m treating mine to a WD40 soaked rag once a week (ish) to try and prolong the inevitable!
Good idea. I'll try it as part of the weekly routine
Re: GTS exhaust tips
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:19 am
by Hitman999
Took the car to the OPC this morning. They looked at the exhaust tips and took pictures which they will send to Porsche for approval to replace under warranty. They will get back to me in a few days.
Re: GTS exhaust tips
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2018 9:48 am
by Hitman999
Car is booked in next week to have the exhaust tips replaced under warranty.
Re: GTS exhaust tips
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2018 11:44 am
by Paul
Hitman999 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 08, 2018 9:48 am
Car is booked in next week to have the exhaust tips replaced under warranty.
Be interesting to see how long the new set last - mine are already showing signs of paint finish speckling again
