Exterior Aftermarket Options

The Chevrolet HHR is a retro compact station wagon that is styled to look like a car from the '40s and '50s. Like any car, it also benefits from the addition of a set of nicer exhaust tips....

Gold leafing is a cosmetic technique used in various forms of painting and design to enhance the appearance of something with thin sheets, or leafs, of gold. This technique is often found in...

Quad exhaust tips are a popular way to upgrade the appearance of a Camaro's exhaust system. Most Camaros come with a dual exhaust that terminates with a single tip on either side. Converting it to...

The Saturn LS1 (Large Sedan) was first introduced in 2000. The LS1 was a popular model, and Saturn sold many examples of them during its production run. A popular aesthetic upgrade is the...

Car bras are leather or vinyl covers that are placed on the front section of a car to prevent bugs, rocks and other road debris from damaging the paint or grill of the car. Car bras come in a wide...

Painting a vehicle is a lot of work that most people leave to the professionals. Those who decide to get their car painted, or want to paint it themselves, often wonder: Is clear coat paint...

A splash guard, when installed on your truck, will help to prevent water, dirt and mud from running up the side of the vehicle. It helps prevent splashing on the vehicle behind you, and it's...

Nerf bars are long metal sections of tubing that are usually installed on the sides of trucks and sports utility vehicles, where they serve as foot supports for climbing in and out. Bully is a...

When building a custom car or truck, you're taking a vehicle and personalizing it to your taste and style. A popular customization option recently has been projection headlights. Not only will...

The PM 554 exhaust tip is made by Pilot Motorsports. Like any chrome exhaust tip, the Pilot Motorsports PM 554 tip is a great addition to almost any vehicle, particularly if the exhaust does not...

Saleen is one of the best known customizers and builders of high-performance Mustangs. The company sells a wide variety of performance parts to make your Mustang faster, from suspension kits that...

Adding an aftermarket exhaust tip to a car or truck's exhaust system is an easy, inexpensive way to upgrade its exterior appearance. Carbon fiber tips have become more popular in recent years and...

BMWs are terrifically designed and engineered driver's cars. A popular upgrade, if the car doesn't already have them, is the installation of chrome muffler tips. This is a relatively inexpensive...

Pintle and ball are two important varieties of hitch connection for cars, trucks, construction equipment and farm implements. A pintle hitch, usually made of stainless steel, is basically an open...

In cars and trucks, nitrous oxide is a way to efficiently deliver more oxygen to the engine. The gas is composed of oxygen and nitrogen, and at high temperatures, the gas breaks down into its...

Many drivers find that applying racing decals to their cars' exteriors is an effective way of improving the overall look of the car as well as helping to distinguish them from other cars on the...

When you pack a motorcycle for a big trip (or a small one), you look for the best way to fit what you need safely behind you on the bike. Some bikes have built-in luggage, some people install...

If you're tired of worrying about all of your stuff flying out of the back of your pickup truck and getting wet when it rains as you're traveling down the highway, a tonneau cover will help you...

It used to be that if you wanted to adjust the ride in your vehicle for firmer handling on the track or a softer ride on the road, you had to manually replace all your shocks for the specific...

Ford Mustang owners who want to maximize their car's alignment for top performance on the track, street and strip can install camber plates to replace the stock rubber strut mounts included under...

Tow hitches are classified by how much the trailer weighs. The higher the number, the more weight the hitch can handle. Class 1 through 5 hitches are used for standard trailers.

The tinting of a vehicle's window glass for either aesthetics or comfort is a very popular practice. The rules regarding how dark tint can be vary by state and location, and the reasons behind...

Billet grilles have been popular additions to trucks and cars since the mid 1990s, but until recently, they required special tools for a decent installation. Inexperienced builders would often end...

Resonated muffler tips are muffler tips that have extra material added to their design that can alter the way a car's exhaust sounds. Resonator tips are a relatively inexpensive way to make your...

There are many different things you can do to customize your vehicle; the only limit is your imagination. One of the easiest modifications is to install a set of custom taillights. You simply...

Dual muffler tips are an ideal upgrade for just about any vehicle, whether it's a car, truck or even an SUV. Dual tips give your vehicle a more aggressive look for little effort and minimal cost....

A winch is an aftermarket option that can help with you when you vehicle is stuck or immobilized. A winch is basically a motor with a metal rope, or cable, attached to it. As the motor turns, it...

Trucks have experienced a bit of a renaissance in recent years. No longer are they just the workhorse of the farm or tool for the contractor; they're also family vehicles with room for kids and...

Adding a trailer hitch to your Jeep will increase its capabilities. With a trailer hitch, you will be able to haul cargo on a flat trailer, tow a boat or provide a place to attach a cargo holder....

Fishtail stainless exhaust tips are made for motorcycles as well as cars, where they are usually used on vintage American hot rods. As the name implies, fishtail exhaust tips are shaped like a...

Installing a set of rectangle stainless steel exhaust tips is a great way to improve the appearance of your exhaust, particularly if the tips that are on the car now are plain or look ratty. This...

Camper shells add an extra level of utility to your truck. With a shell, you can place things inside of the bed and not have to worry about them getting damaged by the elements. Shells also can...

People often want to add tint to their vehicle's windows after they purchase it, but it is important to know what the laws are in your state. Texas passed a law regarding tinted windows that took...

The exhaust tip is the portion of the exhaust that covers that exhaust pipe itself where the exhaust exits the vehicle, which is usually at the back of the car. Since the exhaust tip is the most...

A popular option for upgrading a car's exterior cosmetics is the installation of a set of chrome exhaust tips. This is a relatively easy modification to perform, and it's also relatively cheap....

Adding a bed liner to your pickup truck is one of the easiest and best ways to protect it from the damage that can occur when carrying a load. Bed liners can also be used to conceal old damage and...

Installing stainless steel exhaust tips is a great way to upgrade your car's exterior appearance. Not only do they look great, but stainless steel tips are rust-resistant and will last for many,...

Tinting taillights and headlights has recently come back into style. This look is especially popular with dark vehicles, as it helps to blend the lighting into the paint. The process of blacking...

Polished stainless steel exhaust tips are a great upgrade for any vehicle. Not only do they look great, but stainless steel is resistant to rust, so exhaust tips made from this material will last...

Aftermarket bed liners can add appeal and protection to any vehicle hauling or carrying cargo. Rhino Lining and Line X, two leaders in the market, are at the forefront in innovation and research...

Hitches can be attached to your vehicle aftermarket to give you the ability to move loads or tow cars. Installing the right bolts allows you to safely secure your weight load to your vehicle.

There are a lot of reasons why you might want to install a hood emblem - the previous one was stolen or your car never had one - but installing a new one is easy and takes about five minutes. In...

Ventshade vent visors are a neat product because they allow you to drive with your windows open, without letting the rain in. The plastic trim also adds a stylish look to most vehicles, and they...

There are many manufacturers available to choose from when you want to add the perfect upgrade to your vehicle. Westin Automotive has been providing these upgrades to customers since 1975. Westin...

A billet grille is an aftermarket accessory that replaces or covers the original factory front grille of an automobile or truck. The billet grille, usually made of stainless steel or...

In the United States, there are laws governing tinting windows of automobiles, which determine the amount of light transmission and light reflectivity allowed. In Alabama, the law governing the...

Installing a set of muffler tips on a Dodge is a popular way to upgrade the exterior appearance, whether it's a new truck or a classic Charger. Not only is this a simple upgrade, it's also pretty...

Installing a Reese Receiver hitch on your truck or car can be a very good investment. You will be able to haul trailers and help stranded motorists get out of a bind. The Reese hitch will also...

General Motors produced the first Chevrolet Caprice in the United States in 1965. Aside from occasional complaints about a delay in the vehicle's dome light, no official documentation...

Chrome exhaust tips are a great addition to just about any Cadillac, whether it's a classic Seville or a new CTS. Though some Cadillacs come from the factory with chrome tips, some don't....