M-tech rear diffuser painting..
04-19-2011, 01:13 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 speed, Silver Gray A08, Gray leather
Mods: Hard-Wired Passport 9500ix LIVE , K&N Air + RPi Scoop, Mtech V2.1 AE, ACS pedals+Ebrake, flip up front plate, OEM 172's, Custom M Kit, M3 shift knob, Eisemann Race Exhaust
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I just got my m-tech kit and will be getting it painted this week and Im wondering what I should do with the rear diffuser. Do I leave it the way it is (black plastic), paint it black, or paint it silver gray (the color of the car)?
04-19-2011, 01:38 PM
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My Ride: E60 530d MSport Auto, 19" 172 Spiders on ContiSports 2's, Pro Nav, Adaptive Xenons, Bruce M's V6 Rear LCI Cables/Lights, Number plate LED
I recently had my rear diffuser painted at a stealership in the colour code 'B27'. This is the colour that the new F10 MSport rear diffusers are painted. I was bored of the stock blue diffuser. The paint finish is a gloss and is so much better I think than stock colour. I think the rear stance is more aggressive and compliment the rear 275 Conti tyres well.
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04-19-2011, 04:06 PM
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I say balance the color out with your front grilles. If you have matte black or gloss black grilles, have the diffuser, matte black or gloss black. If you have chrome grilles or body color grilles, make the diffuser the silver gray.
04-19-2011, 05:09 PM
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My Ride: E60 530d MSport Auto, 19" 172 Spiders on ContiSports 2's, Pro Nav, Adaptive Xenons, Bruce M's V6 Rear LCI Cables/Lights, Number plate LED
04-19-2011, 08:09 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 speed, Silver Gray A08, Gray leather
Mods: Hard-Wired Passport 9500ix LIVE , K&N Air + RPi Scoop, Mtech V2.1 AE, ACS pedals+Ebrake, flip up front plate, OEM 172's, Custom M Kit, M3 shift knob, Eisemann Race Exhaust
2005 X5 3.0 (the nightmare)
1998 528i SOLD @ 173K
Well I have matt black grills so matt black it shall go! More opinions still welcome.!
04-19-2011, 08:30 PM
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Here's another option....have it painted silver gray...then vinyl wrap it with matte or gloss black depending on your mood. If you then decide to use body color or chrome grills to change things up, just take the wrap off and your diffuser is silver gray again. 
04-19-2011, 08:53 PM
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How much to get the kit painted and installed?
04-19-2011, 08:54 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 speed, Silver Gray A08, Gray leather
Mods: Hard-Wired Passport 9500ix LIVE , K&N Air + RPi Scoop, Mtech V2.1 AE, ACS pedals+Ebrake, flip up front plate, OEM 172's, Custom M Kit, M3 shift knob, Eisemann Race Exhaust
2005 X5 3.0 (the nightmare)
1998 528i SOLD @ 173K
04-19-2011, 09:05 PM
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My Ride: 07 530 Titanium Silver Sport/Premium PKG OEM Mtech Kit
Any reco shops in LA area that can do this? Looking into doing this on my 2nd "euro" diffuser.
04-21-2011, 05:43 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 speed, Silver Gray A08, Gray leather
Mods: Hard-Wired Passport 9500ix LIVE , K&N Air + RPi Scoop, Mtech V2.1 AE, ACS pedals+Ebrake, flip up front plate, OEM 172's, Custom M Kit, M3 shift knob, Eisemann Race Exhaust
2005 X5 3.0 (the nightmare)
1998 528i SOLD @ 173K