Non-M Sport Diffuser Painting

AmooManiak · 08-11-2016, 08:51 AM

Has anyone had a bodyshop paint the rear diffuser a different color? I like the rear tips on the 550i and diffuser, I would just prefer it being a different color - like my M-tech diffuser on the E60.

My front bumper is at the shop so I figured this may be a nice change to do while the car is there...

krautmeister · 08-11-2016, 12:16 PM

I think the lighter color cars had the black contrasting diffuser? Mine was Carbon Metallic, so it was body matched.

I think if you have a lighter one, it may be worth exploring. Ask for a photoshop request or Google search for what you're seeking.

AmooManiak · 08-11-2016, 12:46 PM

My car is Havana Metallic. I've been trying to find F10s with the same color but couldn't find too much related to this topic.

I think either black or grey would look the best to give the rear a little bit more character. I am usually all against chrome and have always blacked out my kidney grills, but I think it flows really well with this color so I will not be blacking out my kidney grills this time.

Funny, the closest two pictures I could find are below

ndinh · 08-11-2016, 03:18 PM

I believe the OP was referring to non M-sport so the bumpers/diffusers throughout all the model lines are the same color and 1-piece. Another member used plastidip but you can kind of see how the black bottom looks like. You can also go with a CF or PU Hamann style diffuser which just goes over your existing diffuser. Just some options.

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...ight=plastidip

http://www.ebay.com/itm/H-Style-Carb...pXYlyt&vxp=mtr

AmooManiak · 08-11-2016, 04:23 PM

^^^ Yes, thank you. That's what I was looking for. I'm trying to match a good color that would flow nicely with the Havana Metallic. Something like this I think would look nice to change the rear up a little bit.

AmooManiak · 08-18-2016, 10:16 PM

In case anyone is contemplating, this is the final outcome (matte black.) Added lip spoiler and 550i badge delete later in the day.

ndinh · 08-18-2016, 11:15 PM

Looking good. Post the front lip when you're all done.

SchillerM · 08-19-2016, 07:49 AM

Looks good. Might have to wrap mine until M bumper is done.
Matt

AmooManiak · 08-19-2016, 09:00 AM

Sorry, by lip spoiler I meant the trunk spoiler. The M-Sport bumper is currently at the bodyshop and should hopefully be installed next week.

08-11-2016, 08:51 AM	#1
AmooManiak Lieutenant Colonel 635 Rep 1,589 Posts Drives: 21 X5 M50i -> M2C -> 21 M5C Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Non-M Sport Diffuser Painting Has anyone had a bodyshop paint the rear diffuser a different color? I like the rear tips on the 550i and diffuser, I would just prefer it being a different color - like my M-tech diffuser on the E60. My front bumper is at the shop so I figured this may be a nice change to do while the car is there...
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krautmeister krrrraaauuuuut 177 Rep 524 Posts Drives: G12 750i X Drive M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List G12 750i [0.00]	I think the lighter color cars had the black contrasting diffuser? Mine was Carbon Metallic, so it was body matched. I think if you have a lighter one, it may be worth exploring. Ask for a photoshop request or Google search for what you're seeking.
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AmooManiak Lieutenant Colonel 635 Rep 1,589 Posts Drives: 21 X5 M50i -> M2C -> 21 M5C Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	My car is Havana Metallic. I've been trying to find F10s with the same color but couldn't find too much related to this topic. I think either black or grey would look the best to give the rear a little bit more character. I am usually all against chrome and have always blacked out my kidney grills, but I think it flows really well with this color so I will not be blacking out my kidney grills this time. Funny, the closest two pictures I could find are below
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08-11-2016, 03:18 PM	#4
ndinh Lieutenant 161 Rep 554 Posts Drives: 640i GC, X5 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	I believe the OP was referring to non M-sport so the bumpers/diffusers throughout all the model lines are the same color and 1-piece. Another member used plastidip but you can kind of see how the black bottom looks like. You can also go with a CF or PU Hamann style diffuser which just goes over your existing diffuser. Just some options. http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...ight=plastidip http://www.ebay.com/itm/H-Style-Carb...pXYlyt&vxp=mtr Attached Images
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AmooManiak Lieutenant Colonel 635 Rep 1,589 Posts Drives: 21 X5 M50i -> M2C -> 21 M5C Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	^^^ Yes, thank you. That's what I was looking for. I'm trying to match a good color that would flow nicely with the Havana Metallic. Something like this I think would look nice to change the rear up a little bit. Attached Images
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08-18-2016, 10:16 PM	#6
AmooManiak Lieutenant Colonel 635 Rep 1,589 Posts Drives: 21 X5 M50i -> M2C -> 21 M5C Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	In case anyone is contemplating, this is the final outcome (matte black.) Added lip spoiler and 550i badge delete later in the day. Attached Images
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08-18-2016, 11:15 PM	#7
ndinh Lieutenant 161 Rep 554 Posts Drives: 640i GC, X5 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Looking good. Post the front lip when you're all done.
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08-19-2016, 07:49 AM	#8
SchillerM First Lieutenant 90 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 11' 550i, '00 M5, '11 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0)	Looks good. Might have to wrap mine until M bumper is done. Matt
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08-19-2016, 09:00 AM	#9
AmooManiak Lieutenant Colonel 635 Rep 1,589 Posts Drives: 21 X5 M50i -> M2C -> 21 M5C Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Sorry, by lip spoiler I meant the trunk spoiler. The M-Sport bumper is currently at the bodyshop and should hopefully be installed next week.
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