02-20-2018, 03:43 PM | #1 |
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Rear diffuser colour options
Whilst waiting for delivery of my white g30 m-sport I’ve followed many a G30 in an array of different colours but every time I see a white one, I can’t help but think the grey rear diffuser looks an odd colour especially with the front and rear vents are gloss black.
The M performance diffuser looks a much better colour in Matt black. But has anybody altered the colour of the standard diffuser? I’m thinking about going for a gloss black wrap (as I can remove it if I get bored) and the diffuser is easy to remove Has anybody else done anything similar? Pictures would be great. Would Matt black vs gloss look better? My car has the 664m black wheels coming on it. |
02-21-2018, 08:56 PM | #2 |
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I've been looking into this myself. My car is carbon black and I was thinking of having the matte black part a gloss black or maybe just blend it in and have it painted carbon black. Not sure which would look best. I have seen a few of them painted gloss black but all of the cars were either white or the grey color. I still haven't pull the trigger yet and purchased the parts as of yet.
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02-22-2018, 04:02 AM | #3 |
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yeah spraying was of course another option. I think spraying is always going to give a better finish, but with a wrap, you can just remove it whenever you like.
If you have the M550i - they are Matt Black aren't they? I bet they look better than the standard Grey? |
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02-28-2018, 07:47 AM | #4 |
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I am thinking about the same thing.
I checked with the dealer. The color for the OEM bumper trim is B27 Dark Shadow Metallic. I thought about doing Dark Graphite Metallic on the M Performance diffusor. After doing some comparison, seems the dark graphite is just a bit "shinier". I decided to go with go with Black Sapphire Metallic which is just a bit darker. I shall take some pictures once done. my car is white though. |
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03-12-2018, 09:46 PM | #6 |
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I'm going to wrap the stock M-Sport diffuser on my 530e gloss black. My car is Dark Graphite and the two colors are so close it makes the rear of the car look very frumpy. I think the visual break you get with lighter cars and the stock grey looks great (and would look even better in gloss black on those cars), so I'm hoping it'll help the rear end not seem so big visually.
I'll get this done in a month and post pics. |
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03-18-2018, 09:10 PM | #8 |
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So has anyone actually wrapped or painted there diffuser yet ?
Matte black / gloss Black / color matched ? I ordered a 540I Msport with Mperformance exhaust.. will I get a Matte Black diffuser standard now ? downside .. I still have about 8 more weeks until I get my car. I have plans to paint or wrap Gloss Black either way and will most likely add the carbon fiber diffuser as well. Would love to see some pics
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Either way Im upgrading the rear end and going gloss black. Just need to decide mp carbon diffuser or just the center piece upgrade. Going gloss black either way. Thanks for the heads up I'll see what shows up as my rear the last week of April when my build arrives |
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The one that comes with MPE or MPPSK is actually the same trim that stock M550i/M550d have.
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03-25-2018, 08:20 PM | #13 |
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I think wrapping is a good option if you want to reverse back to the original finish. Otherwise, I sometimes find the cost to be about the same, if not more expensive than painting.
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03-26-2018, 11:11 AM | #14 |
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Since I am going to add the finned diffuser I have decided to do the following
order the Matte Black bumper Trim that is required. order the center piece with the fins.. (not the Carbon fiber Piece) Have the Matte Black Pieces painted Gloss Black and Install. once I turn in the car I will remove and sell the gloss black pieces and re-install the stock trim I think the Gloss Black will go good with the Carbon trunk Spoiler and since the Side fins and front Grill are Gloss Black I wanted to keep it all the same rather than having Matte Black on the rear
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When will you do this, would be great to see some pictures before i go ahead and buy
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I went ahead and ordered the parts today so as soon as they arrive (which will happen ahead of my cars arrival) I plan to take them to my paint shop and then I plan on installing them the day after I pick up my car. So hopefully I will have pictures up no later than the first couple days of May. I will do some before pictures / arrival pictures. then I will install the Carbon fiber rear spoiler / Gloss Black 540I emblem / Gloss Black Diffuser .. the only thing I am unsure of at the moment is do I leave my Mperformance Exhaust tips Chrome or Paint Gloss Black as well.. think I will leave Chrome at first for a little contrast and make my decision from there. Since you already have your car.. I am going to go ahead and encourage you .. .PULL THE TRIGGER/ GO FOR IT.. I THINK IT WILL REALLY RAMP UP THE BACK END GIVING IT A MUCH MORE SPORTY LOOK .. in my opinion
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Painting the tips is a good idea, will look awesome. When i had the MPPSK installed i wanted to order the carbon tips but they were not available back then. Painting black would probably match better, would be much cheaper too Looking forward to seeing your car almost as much as you do
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Ok.. So after seeing this pic I think I am re-thinking my rear look
Based on this I am gonna pass on the Gloss Black 540I emblem and def stay with the Gloss Black Bumper trim and finned diffuser.. Don't think the Carbon Fiber diffuser goes well with the Gloss Black and the Bluestone.. But at the same time , I will probably still add the Carbon lip spoiler but going to leave my Mperformance Exhaust tips Chrome at first as well as the emblem. I could always plasti-dip and exhaust tip and look at the difference between black or Chrome to make my decision from there.. Think I will also pass on the side sills I was considering ordering. (was never going to add the Mperformance stickers though) for the Front I have gloss black Grills and side grills standard. Think I am going to add the bluestone color matched front side reflectors, tint windows and probably Gloss Black Wrap the roof... but still unsure I want a mixture of Sport and luxury .. I love the sport look more just don't want to over do it on my 5. A proper Blend is what I am aiming for
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04-10-2018, 02:11 AM | #21 |
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Here is my gloss black wrap...
Total time to remove the bumper, wrap it and refit it was about 3 hours... My wife helped me wrap the bumper and its much easier with 2 people. Also buying a quality wrap helps so much - the air bubbles just come straight out with a bit of heat. Not a difficult job, you just have to be patient and take your time. The weird thing is, you don't actually notice that its a different colour, it looks like it should have been like that from the beginning. Having now done it - I love it. |
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04-11-2018, 10:31 AM | #22 |
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Guys, need your help. I'll be installing the performance matte black bumper + diffuser (not carbon fibre one) and I'm having a hard time deciding which way to go color wise.
My car is Black Sapphire with black 664M wheels and black grille. Should I keep the new diffuser in matte black for a bit of contrast, go gloss black, or paint Black Sapphire? Or maybe keep bumper matte and paint diffuser part gloss? What do you say? |
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