What type of paint for mtech diffuser?

jinx1181 · 09-28-2010, 02:08 AM

About to get the mtech rear bumper and the body shop is asking what type of paint I would like for the diffuser. Choices are:

1) Flat Black (no gloss whatsoever)
2) Flat Black with some kind of particles added in (forgot the name but he said it would protect the paint more than no gloss at all)
3) Semi Gloss Black

Any ideas what the factory paint or the most popular choice for looks/protection would be? I'm thinking about going with option #2..
Thanks in advance!

PandaBear · 09-28-2010, 04:09 AM

I'd go with whatever your exterior trim is around your windows.

Brey335i · 09-28-2010, 11:37 AM

I thought the diffuser was painted body color?

Psylight · 09-28-2010, 12:19 PM

Flat black!

MYV · 09-28-2010, 03:33 PM

gloss black to match the window trim on mtechs
how much are you paying for this btw? I'm thinking of getting mine painted as well.

stratplaya06 · 09-28-2010, 03:55 PM

The way it comes is the way that the factory leaves it. No paint required!

dragazn · 09-28-2010, 04:35 PM

All 2011 mtech style and 335iS comes painted glossy black, i believe the older style didn't have anything painted.

catch · 09-28-2010, 06:14 PM

id say depends on the color of your car...

my car is black, i had the diffusor painted semi gloss black at first and it looks TERRIBLE! looked almost like they made a mistake painting it. It was close to glossy but not so much. Looks really really bad. Bad enough that I bought my car back an hour later and had them paint it matte black. It was bad enough that I drove with no diffusor for 3 days until it was done.
So if your car is black do NOT do semi gloss

jinx1181 · 09-29-2010, 04:10 PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I ended up going with flat black plus hardener. The guy at the shop recommended it for a matte look with the protection of a semi gloss. I have a 2007 AW E92 which does not have the shadowline trim so it was difficult to decide. Also, the costs were covered by insurance as this was a result of an accident. I believe they charge around 300 for paint and installation. I hope it comes out nice!

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jinx1181 Private First Class 26 Rep 181 Posts Drives: E92 335 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (5)	What type of paint for mtech diffuser? About to get the mtech rear bumper and the body shop is asking what type of paint I would like for the diffuser. Choices are: 1) Flat Black (no gloss whatsoever) 2) Flat Black with some kind of particles added in (forgot the name but he said it would protect the paint more than no gloss at all) 3) Semi Gloss Black Any ideas what the factory paint or the most popular choice for looks/protection would be? I'm thinking about going with option #2.. Thanks in advance!
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09-28-2010, 11:37 AM	#3
Brey335i Banned 116 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	I thought the diffuser was painted body color?
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09-28-2010, 12:19 PM	#4
Psylight Brigadier General 92 Rep 3,486 Posts Drives: Space Gray E92 M 6MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Diamond Bar ,California iTrader: (12)	Flat black! __________________
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09-28-2010, 03:33 PM	#5
MYV Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	gloss black to match the window trim on mtechs how much are you paying for this btw? I'm thinking of getting mine painted as well. __________________ __________________ 09' Alpine White E92 335i
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stratplaya06 Captain 46 Rep 967 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335xi-SOLD 5.0 Miata Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (10)	The way it comes is the way that the factory leaves it. No paint required! __________________ \| PROcede Rev3 \| Vishnu Meth \| DCI \| BMW Perf. Exhaust \| AR Coated/Catless \| CP-E FMIC \| Quaife \|
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PandaBear Banned 187 Rep 7,269 Posts Drives: 2009 335i X-Drive Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 335i X-Drive [0.00] 2007 328xi [0.00]	I'd go with whatever your exterior trim is around your windows.
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dragazn Major 44 Rep 1,071 Posts Drives: i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: "" iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [5.76]	All 2011 mtech style and 335iS comes painted glossy black, i believe the older style didn't have anything painted.
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09-28-2010, 06:14 PM	#8
catch Major General 670 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	id say depends on the color of your car... my car is black, i had the diffusor painted semi gloss black at first and it looks TERRIBLE! looked almost like they made a mistake painting it. It was close to glossy but not so much. Looks really really bad. Bad enough that I bought my car back an hour later and had them paint it matte black. It was bad enough that I drove with no diffusor for 3 days until it was done. So if your car is black do NOT do semi gloss __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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jinx1181 Private First Class 26 Rep 181 Posts Drives: E92 335 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (5)	Thanks for the suggestions guys, I ended up going with flat black plus hardener. The guy at the shop recommended it for a matte look with the protection of a semi gloss. I have a 2007 AW E92 which does not have the shadowline trim so it was difficult to decide. Also, the costs were covered by insurance as this was a result of an accident. I believe they charge around 300 for paint and installation. I hope it comes out nice!
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