BLK SAPH M-tech rear

335TWNTURBO · 11-10-2009, 10:47 AM

I need your advice:

I have my appointment scheduled for next week Monday to have my m-tech rear painted and installed. My question is: Should i paint the matte black diffuser black or leave it matte black?

I haven't seen many cars with the m-tech and the diffuser painted black saph. What do you guys think?

335TWNTURBO · 11-10-2009, 03:34 PM

no suggestions.......?

kjrulz · 11-10-2009, 03:53 PM

sell me your old bumper.

335TWNTURBO · 11-10-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kjrulz

sell me your old bumper.

it is an e90 and I was in a little fender bender.

335TWNTURBO · 11-10-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 335TWNTURBO

it is an e90 and I was in a little fender bender.

Thats is why im getting the m-tech rear. But the damage is not that bad. It can easily be repaired

kjrulz · 11-10-2009, 03:58 PM

....damn.

speed_dmon · 11-10-2009, 03:59 PM

I'd keep it matte

335TWNTURBO · 11-10-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by speed_dmon

I'd keep it matte

Why should I keep it? I was thinkin about that too. Whats would be your reason. I could use the extra cash for a modd maybe.... lol

335TWNTURBO · 11-10-2009, 04:01 PM

But what do you guys think about painted the diffuser bla saphire to match the rest of the bumber or should i leave it matte black. C'mon, give me some good advice,

ss134 · 11-10-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 335TWNTURBO

But what do you guys think about painted the diffuser bla saphire to match the rest of the bumber or should i leave it matte black. C'mon, give me some good advice,

Keep it Matt IMO. My reasons:

1. Stock is matt

2. On Sapphire black it will not stand out as much as on Alpine white for example.

3. You can spend the cash you save on another mod.

4. If you have another 'fender bender' you will have wasted your cash on the paint job and will still have to replace it.

Ricer X · 11-10-2009, 04:29 PM

Having a blk saph, I'd leave it matte and see how it looks. I think it would make a great contrast, but you can always paint it afterward if you don't like how it looks matte.

335TWNTURBO · 11-10-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ss134

Keep it Matt IMO. My reasons:

1. Stock is matt

2. On Sapphire black it will not stand out as much as on Alpine white for example.

3. You can spend the cash you save on another mod.

4. If you have another 'fender bender' you will have wasted your cash on the paint job and will still have to replace it.

Very good points.

I was thinking the same: It wouldn't stick out as much being that its black.....

335TWNTURBO · 11-10-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AFV335i

Having a blk saph, I'd leave it matte and see how it looks. I think it would make a great contrast, but you can always paint it afterward if you don't like how it looks matte.

you are correct. Maybe I will just leave it matte then if i dont like it have it painted.

Ricer X · 11-10-2009, 04:40 PM

As a point of reference, I have black matte grilles. They are subtly different and have really grown on me.

335TWNTURBO · 11-10-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AFV335i

As a point of reference, I have black matte grilles. They are subtly different and have really grown on me.

I was going to ask someone with black saphire should i get matt black or glossy black kidneys. I may just go for the matte.

Ricer X · 11-10-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 335TWNTURBO

I was going to ask someone with black saphire should i get matt black or glossy black kidneys. I may just go for the matte.

Well, if you are going to leave the diffuser matte then you def should leave the grilles matte as well for balance. Again, thankfully grilles are cheap. If you change your mind later its not too painful.

HermesRider · 11-10-2009, 05:19 PM

My advice is keep it matte. That's what I did and I think it looks great. Adds a bit of contrast to make the back look interesting, but not too much on a BS car to be out of place. It's not really a matte black, but more a matte dark gray. Besides, it is not primed like the rest of the bumper, so you'd have to prime it then paint it = more in time and cost.

Derek Zoolander · 11-10-2009, 05:24 PM

I have stock flat diffuser and BMW Performance grilles on my BSM M-sport. It's the way to go.

RENN Spec · 11-10-2009, 05:40 PM

While waiting for my new diffuser, I borrowed a BS diffuser and it really looked tacky on my TiAg

MCMLXXXIX · 11-10-2009, 06:24 PM

no leave it matte black

itll blend in too much if its all black

Craig@SupremePower · 11-10-2009, 07:45 PM

paint it...

just4kickz · 11-11-2009, 06:22 PM

dont paint it!

11-10-2009, 10:47 AM	#1
335TWNTURBO Captain 58 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MARYLAND iTrader: (0)	BLK SAPH M-tech rear I need your advice: I have my appointment scheduled for next week Monday to have my m-tech rear painted and installed. My question is: Should i paint the matte black diffuser black or leave it matte black? I haven't seen many cars with the m-tech and the diffuser painted black saph. What do you guys think?
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335TWNTURBO Captain 58 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MARYLAND iTrader: (0)	But what do you guys think about painted the diffuser bla saphire to match the rest of the bumber or should i leave it matte black. C'mon, give me some good advice,
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Ricer X noted crusty old man 99 Rep 7,859 Posts Drives: like a man late for work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: of what? iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [6.76]	Having a blk saph, I'd leave it matte and see how it looks. I think it would make a great contrast, but you can always paint it afterward if you don't like how it looks matte. __________________ Photoshoot: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448667 Ihsanshaik - X/Vasillalov - X/Nood1es - X/Countless more I can't recall - X Nobama 2012
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Ricer X noted crusty old man 99 Rep 7,859 Posts Drives: like a man late for work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: of what? iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [6.76]	As a point of reference, I have black matte grilles. They are subtly different and have really grown on me. __________________ Photoshoot: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448667 Ihsanshaik - X/Vasillalov - X/Nood1es - X/Countless more I can't recall - X Nobama 2012
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HermesRider Captain 56 Rep 974 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	My advice is keep it matte. That's what I did and I think it looks great. Adds a bit of contrast to make the back look interesting, but not too much on a BS car to be out of place. It's not really a matte black, but more a matte dark gray. Besides, it is not primed like the rest of the bumper, so you'd have to prime it then paint it = more in time and cost.
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Derek Zoolander Banned 97 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	I have stock flat diffuser and BMW Performance grilles on my BSM M-sport. It's the way to go.
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RENN Spec Major 142 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: 488 Pista, M2CS, Tundra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA iTrader: (3)	While waiting for my new diffuser, I borrowed a BS diffuser and it really looked tacky on my TiAg
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MCMLXXXIX wat 240 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	no leave it matte black itll blend in too much if its all black
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