Cutting Diffuser Plastic

ZuerstBMW · 11-23-2015, 12:09 PM

I got my diffuser from IND and I need help on cutting the plastic piece between where the tailpipe goes. I guess its so it wont get messed up in shipping.
Its already been painted and just wanted to know the easiest way to cut these myself without damaging the diffuser since it already been painted.

Thank you.

tboooe · 11-23-2015, 12:30 PM

A Dremel or any sharp box cutter will do.

Curious, did you paint the M Perf diffuser two tone? Would love to see a pic of it.

ZuerstBMW · 11-23-2015, 02:05 PM

Yes, it's 2 tone gloss black middle with car color on sides
At gym right now but I can post pics when I get home
You use a cutter? Thank you

tboooe · 11-23-2015, 03:02 PM

Yes, I used a box cutter then a file to make the edges clean.

ZuerstBMW · 11-23-2015, 03:10 PM

Is it ok that it has already been painted? I just don't wan tit to look like crap.
Thanks.

Here are the pics.

tboooe · 11-23-2015, 03:20 PM

That is sharp!

To be frank, you are going to have a little area of black plastic showing where you remove the material which would drive me nuts, especially since I had my diffuser painted white. If that wont bother you then you'll be fine. Just be careful cutting so you dont damage any of the surrounding areas. If having a little bit of black plastic showing does bother you then you should get some touch paint to cover it. This is precisely why I advise removing that little bit of plastic before painting. Too bad iND either do that or didnt inform you.

smithf80 · 11-23-2015, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

That is sharp!

To be frank, you are going to have a little area of black plastic showing where you remove the material which would drive me nuts, especially since I had my diffuser painted white. If that wont bother you then you'll be fine. Just be careful cutting so you dont damage any of the surrounding areas. If having a little bit of black plastic showing does bother you then you should get some touch paint to cover it. This is precisely why I advise removing that little bit of plastic before painting. Too bad iND either do that or didnt inform you.

You and your OCD, you'll never ever see the part where he made the cut, it will be facing the underneath of the car LOL!

I agree tho, your body shop should have cut it beforehand like mine did.

tboooe · 11-23-2015, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by smithf32

You and your OCD, you'll never ever see the part where he made the cut, it will be facing the underneath of the car LOL!

I agree tho, your body shop should have cut it beforehand like mine did.

Leave me alone. Take your OCD tendencies and get back to detailing!

ZuerstBMW · 11-23-2015, 07:12 PM

Well, they shipped it to me and they said BMW puts that there so it doesnt get bent during shipment so since they shipped it they didnt want it to mess up.

Ill prob have someone do it or use a dremel or send it back and have them do it

Thanks.

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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	Yes, it's 2 tone gloss black middle with car color on sides At gym right now but I can post pics when I get home You use a cutter? Thank you
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tboooe Brigadier General 925 Rep 3,089 Posts Drives: F36 428i GC, E36 M3 - gone :( Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The OC! iTrader: (1)	That is sharp! To be frank, you are going to have a little area of black plastic showing where you remove the material which would drive me nuts, especially since I had my diffuser painted white. If that wont bother you then you'll be fine. Just be careful cutting so you dont damage any of the surrounding areas. If having a little bit of black plastic showing does bother you then you should get some touch paint to cover it. This is precisely why I advise removing that little bit of plastic before painting. Too bad iND either do that or didnt inform you. __________________ My build thread 2015 428i GC - Alpine White - Coral Red - M Sport
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	Well, they shipped it to me and they said BMW puts that there so it doesnt get bent during shipment so since they shipped it they didnt want it to mess up. Ill prob have someone do it or use a dremel or send it back and have them do it Thanks. http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...5&postcount=22 __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps Last edited by ZuerstBMW; 11-23-2015 at 07:43 PM..
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