Painted diffuser

D-Rock · 01-28-2008, 01:28 PM

So I'm going to paint my diffuser and I was wondering what you guys think.

Jet black or Flat black

Thanks !

Pimp Star · 01-28-2008, 02:02 PM

Jet black.

canucklion · 01-28-2008, 02:08 PM

leav it stock, i.e. flat black. I like the contrast. Or spend $$ and get CF diffuser.

Pimp Star · 01-28-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

leav it stock, i.e. flat black. I like the contrast. Or spend $$ and get CF diffuser.

That's a good plan, I thought the diffuser was unpainted or a different color and he wanted to know whether to paint it Jet Black or Flat Black.

If the diffuser is already Flat Black, leave it. Or, like canucklion said, get a CF one.

ohsnap · 01-28-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

leav it stock, i.e. flat black. I like the contrast. Or spend $$ and get CF diffuser.

+1, bmw actually painted my diffuser aw on accident at zpc. i didn't like it at all and prefer the natural finish (like a really dark grey/black) which they swapped for me. cf looks best imo..

lovemyBimmer · 01-28-2008, 02:16 PM

leave it flat black or get the CF...

D-Rock · 01-28-2008, 02:47 PM

I need to repaint it .

canucklion · 01-28-2008, 02:53 PM

magmd's car

canucklion · 01-28-2008, 02:54 PM

paint it flat/matte black like OEM. If you paint it the same color as your car, it loses the contrast. IMO, you need the contrast in color for the kit to show off its aggressiveness. Otherwise, it just blends into the body. That's my opinion of course, it's your car, do what you think looks best for you.

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I need to repaint it .

magmd · 01-28-2008, 03:03 PM

^^^^ hahah...I actually, have been thinking about painting my diffuser. I like the two tone look...but the stock color is looking a little grey to me. I want it darker basically more carbon or black in the paint color.

here is the current set up.

I want it to remain flat color...but more black. I still want a contrast (and not the same as my body color).

Not doing anything right now....but I can see reason to "modify" the color.

jasonn · 01-28-2008, 03:04 PM

mines painted black sapphire and i don't like it

shragon · 01-28-2008, 03:27 PM

i agree, the stock piece looks more dark grey than black.

i say go for matte black. imho this will provide good contrast with sg.

asdflkijd · 01-28-2008, 03:34 PM

I like how mine is charcoal OEM is best IMO, unless it's CF, but i'd only get CF if the rest of my car was CF such as the side mirrors, interior trim, spoiler, hood, etc.. all or nothing

asdflkijd · 01-28-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by magmd

^^^^ hahah...I actually, have been thinking about painting my diffuser. I like the two tone look...but the stock color is looking a little grey to me. I want it darker basically more carbon or black in the paint color.

here is the current set up.

I want it to remain flat color...but more black. I still want a contrast (and not the same as my body color).

Not doing anything right now....but I can see reason to "modify" the color.

daym.. I really need to get blacklines for my car..

aerosexual · 04-01-2009, 05:23 PM

Hi,

I have a sparkling graphite 335 but have scratched the rear diffuser and am struggling to find out what the colour is. There doesn't seem to be a code for it and it's obviously different to SG with it being matte. Any help appreciated.

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D-Rock Lieutenant Colonel 188 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: miami iTrader: (2)	Painted diffuser So I'm going to paint my diffuser and I was wondering what you guys think. Jet black or Flat black Thanks ! __________________
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	leav it stock, i.e. flat black. I like the contrast. Or spend $$ and get CF diffuser. __________________
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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	^^^^ hahah...I actually, have been thinking about painting my diffuser. I like the two tone look...but the stock color is looking a little grey to me. I want it darker basically more carbon or black in the paint color. here is the current set up. I want it to remain flat color...but more black. I still want a contrast (and not the same as my body color). Not doing anything right now....but I can see reason to "modify" the color. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	i agree, the stock piece looks more dark grey than black. i say go for matte black. imho this will provide good contrast with sg. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer 559 Rep 5,507 Posts Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00] 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [9.00]	I like how mine is charcoal OEM is best IMO, unless it's CF, but i'd only get CF if the rest of my car was CF such as the side mirrors, interior trim, spoiler, hood, etc.. all or nothing
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aerosexual Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Newcastle, UK iTrader: (0)	Hi, I have a sparkling graphite 335 but have scratched the rear diffuser and am struggling to find out what the colour is. There doesn't seem to be a code for it and it's obviously different to SG with it being matte. Any help appreciated.
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