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      03-12-2020, 04:03 PM   #1
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Carbon or body colour

Guy's I got an OE carbon rear spoiler for my 440i coupe, it's Black Sapphire and although I have the interior carbon upgrade I have zero external carbon parts.
Do I fit the rear spoiler and leave it carbon, the finish is Stunning it has to be said, or do I colour code it to body, I do paint cars etc and have all the gear so that's not the issue, issue is which way to go lol lol

Deal on this was WAY TOO CHEAP to not buy it
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I'd say it depends on whether it looks like original equipment or not. I don't care for add-ons that look like add-ons.
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I'd say it depends on whether it looks like original equipment or not. I don't care for add-ons that look like add-ons.
It is genuine BMW spoiler available only from the M sport parts list, so yes it looks and IS original
I also don't like add on parts that LOOK like they don't belong
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Do you have an M-sport bumper? Could get a carbon diffuser to compliment the spoiler.
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Do you have an M-sport bumper? Could get a carbon diffuser to compliment the spoiler.
Yes, my 440i is M Sport, it has the full carbon upgrade to the interior trim and the M Sport plus package with the 19 inch 704 M light wheels black with polished spoke faces and blue M sport calipers etc.
So yes, the carbon diffuser is a possibility.
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I'll post pics once I install mine. Just ordered. Had the same debate. I ended up ordering black sapphire M4 style.
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After much deliberation i this morning painted it Black Sapphire as i really undecided about raw carbon look so am happy i chose body colour.
Should be fully cured and ready to polish tomorrow, will fit it Saturday and post a few pics
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I'll post pics once I install mine. Just ordered. Had the same debate. I ended up ordering black sapphire M4 style.
Would love to see your pics please
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Ok, now painted and the clear curing, will polish tomorrow and fit it Saturday.

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Guy's I got an OE carbon rear spoiler for my 440i coupe, it's Black Sapphire and although I have the interior carbon upgrade I have zero external carbon parts.
Do I fit the rear spoiler and leave it carbon, the finish is Stunning it has to be said, or do I colour code it to body, I do paint cars etc and have all the gear so that's not the issue, issue is which way to go lol lol

Deal on this was WAY TOO CHEAP to not buy it
Here's mine. Just installed. Body color.
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