M Performance rear diffuser

TodmordenLad · 06-13-2018, 11:06 AM

Can't make me mind up, folks
It's on a Carbon Black 440i GC, with MPPSK carbon tips on exhaust
Options are:

- leave unpainted, so matte grey
- paint in Carbon Black, all or leaving fin section unpainted
- paint in Jet Black (gloss) as per M Sport exterior trim - again, all or leaving fin section unpainted

What do you reckon? Decisions, decisions....

too hot · 06-13-2018, 11:16 AM

As the Rolling Stones might say....Paint it black

BEM-S4 · 06-13-2018, 11:39 AM

Carbon w raw fins. You could also try hydro dipping CF as an additional option.

TodmordenLad · 06-13-2018, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Carbon w raw fins. You could also try hydro dipping CF as an additional option.

The diffuser isn't carbon, by the way, it's a dark grey matte polyurethane, I think

BEM-S4 · 06-13-2018, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Carbon w raw fins. You could also try hydro dipping CF as an additional option.

The diffuser isn't carbon, by the way, it's a dark grey matte polyurethane, I think

Right - hence the dip suggestion. My paint suggestion was to match your car's paint but leave the fins in the dark grey raw finish.

cdwalls · 06-13-2018, 02:51 PM

keep it oem looking, option 3

wdeerfield · 06-13-2018, 06:14 PM

Carbon black but leave the center where the fins are matte black for contrast.

alohasurftoad · 06-14-2018, 08:37 AM

I dont care for the look of raw black plastic or maintaining it compared to a painted surface so I say paint it, something...

it doesn't make too much of a difference here because of your cars color but personally, I'd do carbon black with gloss black center, all gloss black or all carbon black in that order.

dsc888 · 06-21-2018, 01:01 PM

I kept my replica diffuser OEM/Unpainted. I love the matte look. Plus I save $$$ and so more money for other mods.

TodmordenLad · 06-21-2018, 01:06 PM

Thanks for the feedback, guys
Am getting my OEM diffuser painted Carbon Black to match the bodywork, apart from the fin area which I'm leaving unpainted.
Cheapest quote by far for painting was from a BMW dealer, much to my surprise!?

TYE · 06-23-2018, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TodmordenLad

Thanks for the feedback, guys
Am getting my OEM diffuser painted Carbon Black to match the bodywork, apart from the fin area which I'm leaving unpainted.
Cheapest quote by far for painting was from a BMW dealer, much to my surprise!?

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out. I have a mineral gray 440gc I'm debating on this on. My hesitation with the painting but leave center fins Black is that reminds me of the e90 m3 look.

Do you have the side skirt extensions as well? And if so did you paint those or leave them as is. If you have then I feel these 2 items should be the same finish for continuity.

It's unfortunate bmw doesn't offer the diffuser in carbon yet they have the deck lid spoiler, mirror caps and front lip in carbon.

IK6SPEED · 06-24-2018, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TodmordenLad

Can't make me mind up, folks
It's on a Carbon Black 440i GC, with MPPSK carbon tips on exhaust
Options are:

- leave unpainted, so matte grey
- paint in Carbon Black, all or leaving fin section unpainted
- paint in Jet Black (gloss) as per M Sport exterior trim - again, all or leaving fin section unpainted

What do you reckon? Decisions, decisions....

I had some other paint work on my BSM F30 Bumpers, Fenders and Grilles, so decided to have them paint OEM MPerformance Diffuser BSM at the same time.

Didn’t think about leaving fins unpainted. Would have to think about it, but I like the current look....at least for now.

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Originally Posted by TYE

It's unfortunate bmw doesn't offer the diffuser in carbon yet they have the deck lid spoiler, mirror caps and front lip in carbon.

Agreed. That would be my first choice.

TodmordenLad · 06-24-2018, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TYE

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Originally Posted by TodmordenLad

Thanks for the feedback, guys
Am getting my OEM diffuser painted Carbon Black to match the bodywork, apart from the fin area which I'm leaving unpainted.
Cheapest quote by far for painting was from a BMW dealer, much to my surprise!?

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out. I have a mineral gray 440gc I'm debating on this on. My hesitation with the painting but leave center fins Black is that reminds me of the e90 m3 look.

Do you have the side skirt extensions as well? And if so did you paint those or leave them as is. If you have then I feel these 2 items should be the same finish for continuity.

It's unfortunate bmw doesn't offer the diffuser in carbon yet they have the deck lid spoiler, mirror caps and front lip in carbon.

I don't have the side extensions

The only reason I've gone for the M Perf rear diffuser in the first place is because I have the MPPSK installed and it blends in with the larger exhaust tips better than the stock diffuser, IMO

pimp4cheddar · 10-26-2018, 02:38 PM

Just curious - where is everyone ordering their Diffuser from as I've seen a few threads on here about an eBay version that is a perfect fit...

BigJack75 · 10-26-2018, 09:07 PM

I vote no paint. Flat black for me.

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TodmordenLad Brigadier General 2876 Rep 3,965 Posts Drives: Audi A4 Avant Join Date: May 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Can't make me mind up, folks It's on a Carbon Black 440i GC, with MPPSK carbon tips on exhaust Options are: - leave unpainted, so matte grey - paint in Carbon Black, all or leaving fin section unpainted - paint in Jet Black (gloss) as per M Sport exterior trim - again, all or leaving fin section unpainted What do you reckon? Decisions, decisions.... __________________ Owned: 440i GC LCI with MPPSK, F31 330D M Sport with MPPK, F11 530D SE, F11 520D SE, E61 530D M Sport, E36 325i plus many MB's, Audi's & Volvo's
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BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	Carbon w raw fins. You could also try hydro dipping CF as an additional option. __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2745 Rep 7,742 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	Carbon black but leave the center where the fins are matte black for contrast. __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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alohasurftoad Brigadier General 3077 Rep 4,325 Posts Drives: 440i gran coupe w/mppsk Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: hawaii iTrader: (0)	I dont care for the look of raw black plastic or maintaining it compared to a painted surface so I say paint it, something... it doesn't make too much of a difference here because of your cars color but personally, I'd do carbon black with gloss black center, all gloss black or all carbon black in that order.
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dsc888 Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2017 340ix ///M Sport Join Date: May 2016 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I kept my replica diffuser OEM/Unpainted. I love the matte look. Plus I save $$$ and so more money for other mods.
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TodmordenLad Brigadier General 2876 Rep 3,965 Posts Drives: Audi A4 Avant Join Date: May 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback, guys Am getting my OEM diffuser painted Carbon Black to match the bodywork, apart from the fin area which I'm leaving unpainted. Cheapest quote by far for painting was from a BMW dealer, much to my surprise!? __________________ Owned: 440i GC LCI with MPPSK, F31 330D M Sport with MPPK, F11 530D SE, F11 520D SE, E61 530D M Sport, E36 325i plus many MB's, Audi's & Volvo's
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BigJack75 Lieutenant 202 Rep 533 Posts Drives: M5 Dream Car Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Right Here iTrader: (0)	I vote no paint. Flat black for me. __________________ 435i GC
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