Quick Answer
OEM exhaust tips can be customized at four levels: the outer shell finish, the inner lining finish, the construction variant, and the packing. As a real example from the D.BOX catalog, one BMW G30-G38 M5-style fitment is already offered in seven build variants — from a 2.0KG rolled-edge carbon fiber version to a 4KG valve-type version — with silver, black, matte black, bright black, satin and burnt blue finishes. Custom logo, MOQ, sample policy and lead time: please confirm with our team at info@exhaustupgrade.com or WhatsApp +86 151 0516 7588.
What Can Be Customized on OEM Exhaust Tips
Wholesale buyers often assume exhaust tips can only be ordered "as is". In practice, a professional factory can adjust several independent layers of the product, and each layer has its own impact on price, weight and shelf appeal:
- Outer shell finish — the visible surface: silver, gloss black, matte black, satin, or carbon fiber shell.
- Inner lining finish — the color seen inside the outlet: silver, black, sandblasted gray, or burnt blue.
- Construction variant — the same car fitment can be built as a plain split round tip, a rolled-edge carbon fiber version, or a valve-type / welding-type assembly.
- Packing — carton size, inner box and marking, which matters for distributors stacking mixed pallets.
Material grades, inlet diameters, logo options and MOQ are not listed in the public catalog — please confirm with our team for each project.
Finish Options by Construction: a Real Catalog Matrix
The clearest way to plan an OEM program is to look at how finish options change with construction type. The matrix below is taken directly from the D.BOX exhaust tip catalog (BMW range shown as example):
| Construction (catalog wording) | Outer shell options | Inner lining options | Catalog example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless, original model square | Silver / Black | — | G15-G16 original model square (JC-BMW-001), 2.15KG, 46×25×17 |
| Carbon fiber AK type split round | Matte Black / Bright Black | Bluing | G30-G38 upgrade M5 carbon fiber AK type (JC-BMW-034), 2.75KG, 33×21×22 |
| Carbon fiber M type split round | Matte Black / Bright Black | Silver / Black / Sand blast / Bluing | G30-G38 upgrade M5 carbon fiber M type (JC-BMW-036), 3.4KG, 33×21×22 |
| M satin carbon fiber split round | Satin | Silver / Black / Sand blast / Bluing | G30-G38 upgrade M5 M satin carbon fiber (JC-BMW-037), 3.4KG, 33×21×22 |
Two patterns matter for OEM planning. First, carbon fiber AK-type shells are fixed to a burnt blue lining, while M-type shells open up four lining colors — so if your market wants lining choice, M-type construction is the platform to customize. Second, plain stainless models carry the simplest two-color choice (silver or black), which keeps stock depth low for new distributors.
Matte Black vs Gloss Black Exhaust Tip Shells
In the catalog wording, "Matte Black" and "Bright Black" are the two black shell options offered on carbon fiber constructions. Matte black hides dust and water spots, which suits daily-driven vehicles; bright (gloss) black reads closer to OE performance trims and photographs better for listings. Both share the same fitment, so a distributor can stock one fitment in two shell finishes instead of two different products.
What Does the Blue Lining on Exhaust Tips Mean?
The burnt blue (bluing) lining is a heat-tinted finish applied to the inner ring of the tip, imitating the blue discoloration that forms on performance exhausts after sustained high temperature. It is listed in the catalog as a lining option on carbon fiber AK and M type constructions. Buyers searching for "burnt tip" or "blue burnt" style tips are usually looking for this lining combined with a dark shell.
One Fitment, Seven Build Variants: a Real Catalog Example
OEM customization does not always mean new tooling. The same BMW G30-G38 M5-style fitment already exists in the D.BOX catalog in seven build variants — a ready-made customization menu a distributor can cherry-pick from:
| Build variant (catalog wording) | Finish | Weight | Packing size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Split round (JC-BMW-033) | Silver / Black | 2.6KG | 33×21×22 |
| Carbon fiber AK type split round (JC-BMW-034) | Matte/Bright Black shell, Bluing lining | 2.75KG | 33×21×22 |
| AK rolled-edge carbon fiber split round (JC-BMW-035) | Matte/Bright Black shell, Bluing lining | 2.0KG | 33×21×22 |
| Carbon fiber M type split round (JC-BMW-036) | Matte/Bright Black shell, 4 lining colors | 3.4KG | 33×21×22 |
| M satin carbon fiber split round (JC-BMW-037) | Satin shell, 4 lining colors | 3.4KG | 33×21×22 |
| Type B valve type (JC-BMW-038) | Silver / Black | 4KG | 32×22×28 |
| Type B welding type (JC-BMW-039) | Silver / Black | 3.65KG | 32×22×28 |
All seven variants share the same vehicle fitment, so fitment data, listing photos and application notes can be reused across the range. This is the fastest route to a "customized" shelf: pick the variants that match your price ladder — entry stainless, mid carbon fiber, top valve type — without re-engineering anything.
Branding, Packing and the OEM Ordering Process
A typical OEM exhaust tip program with D.BOX runs in five steps:
- Step 1 — Shortlist by fitment. Send the chassis codes and model years you want to cover; the catalog maps each fitment to available constructions and finishes.
- Step 2 — Choose finish combinations. Use the construction matrix above to select shell and lining options per model.
- Step 3 — Confirm branding and packing. Logo placement, inner box and carton marking are project-specific — please confirm with our team what is available for your order size.
- Step 4 — Samples and confirmation. Sample policy, sampling time and mass production lead time are quoted per project — please confirm with our team.
- Step 5 — Mass production and mixed loading. Mixed-model containers are arranged by carton size class; see our packaging guide for freight planning.
MOQ, tooling fees for fully custom designs, payment terms and warranty coverage are not published in the catalog — please confirm with our team.
Fitment Confirmation
All constructions, finishes, weights and packing sizes quoted in this guide come from the D.BOX exhaust tip catalog. Fitment must always be confirmed against the exact chassis code and model year before ordering — for example, the G30-G38 M5-style family above covers specific 5 Series variants, and adjacent model years may need a different variant. Send us the chassis code and production date, and we will confirm the matching variant in writing before quotation.
OEM Customization FAQ
Can exhaust tips be customized?
Yes. Outer shell finish, inner lining finish, construction variant and packing can all be specified per order; logo branding depends on order size and is confirmed per project.
How are custom exhaust tips made?
Stainless tips are formed and welded to the fitment's outlet shape, then surface finished (polished, black coated, sandblasted or heat-tinted); carbon fiber variants add a shell layered over the structure. Each construction and finish combination is produced to the catalog specification confirmed at order stage.
Where to buy custom exhaust tips for resale?
Wholesale buyers can order custom exhaust tips directly from the factory: send your target fitment list and finish preferences to info@exhaustupgrade.com, and D.BOX will return a per-model quotation with the closest catalog variants.
Request an OEM Exhaust Tip Quotation
D.BOX supplies model-specific exhaust tips for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi, Land Rover, Jaguar and other brands, with the finish matrix and build variants described above. For OEM customization, wholesale pricing and mixed-container loading, contact D.BOX at info@exhaustupgrade.com or WhatsApp +86 151 0516 7588, or visit www.exhaustupgrade.com. Please include your target chassis codes, estimated order quantity and preferred finishes so the first quotation can be as specific as possible.
Trademark note: BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi, Land Rover, Jaguar and all vehicle model names mentioned in this article are trademarks of their respective owners, used here only to describe fitment compatibility. D.BOX is an independent manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket exhaust tips and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any vehicle manufacturer.