Painted diffuser how return to original abs plastic grey

sparkymarky · 12-27-2016, 02:21 AM

Any ideas guys? The performance gloss black diffuser ive got looks a bit too stand out against my sgm. Wanna get rid of the gloss black. Original plastic look grey is what i want....?

VTECaddict · 12-27-2016, 02:38 AM

You'll never be able to return to the original plastic look unless you buy a new one.

You can try wrapping it in a matte dark grey vinyl

rich_mane · 12-27-2016, 02:44 AM

I'd say just rattle can it a matte black

nOEMm · 12-27-2016, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkymarky

Any ideas guys? The performance gloss black diffuser ive got looks a bit too stand out against my sgm. Wanna get rid of the gloss black. Original plastic look grey is what i want....?

I could sell you my stock m-sport OEM diffuser...that outta do it.

justrokkit · 12-28-2016, 08:42 PM

You can try using a 1000 grit sanding sponge to make it matte black instead? It's probably the cheapest way to approach your situation, unless you want to retain the option of selling a glossy diffuser.

08njSTEP · 12-28-2016, 08:51 PM

A few options
1) respray with matte clear
2) chemical strip
3) media blast
4) scuff and spray desired color
5) use sanding paste(used to prep raw plastic) and grey scotchbrite pad to knock down gloss
6) sell it and get a new one

AK. · 12-29-2016, 01:33 AM

If you just spray it with primer, it'll give a flat black finish.
Just had it resprayed on my performance diffuser.

12-27-2016, 02:21 AM	#1
sparkymarky Captain 108 Rep 704 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Middle earth. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 bmw 330d M Sport [0.00]	Painted diffuser how return to original abs plastic grey Any ideas guys? The performance gloss black diffuser ive got looks a bit too stand out against my sgm. Wanna get rid of the gloss black. Original plastic look grey is what i want....? __________________ 2014 M4. Non-ZCP. GTS EDC, DCT & Diff software with eibachs... gamechanger.
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rich_mane First Lieutenant 143 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: S.FL iTrader: (1)	I'd say just rattle can it a matte black
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justrokkit Private 14 Rep 81 Posts Drives: SGM E91 xDrive Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	You can try using a 1000 grit sanding sponge to make it matte black instead? It's probably the cheapest way to approach your situation, unless you want to retain the option of selling a glossy diffuser.
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08njSTEP Captain 795 Rep 762 Posts Drives: '07 335i, '66 SS396 Chevelle Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Manchester, NH iTrader: (0)	A few options 1) respray with matte clear 2) chemical strip 3) media blast 4) scuff and spray desired color 5) use sanding paste(used to prep raw plastic) and grey scotchbrite pad to knock down gloss 6) sell it and get a new one
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AK. Lieutenant 138 Rep 592 Posts Drives: E90 M3/E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 E90 335i [10.00]	If you just spray it with primer, it'll give a flat black finish. Just had it resprayed on my performance diffuser.
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