anyone know the paint code to the m-sport diffuser?

madmanhiker · 08-20-2010, 10:42 PM

anyone know the paint code to the m-sport diffuser?

I have a '11 335 m-sport coupe, and I am converting to a quad exhaust. the cf diffuser I am thinking about getting will need to be painted to stay as 'oem' looking as possible.

does anyone know the paint code? it appears to be a couple shades lighter than the black sapphire paint of the car. It appears to be dark gray and non-metallic.

anyone?

thanks,
robert
jax,fl

BTM · 08-20-2010, 10:44 PM

Saphire Black is 475

madmanhiker · 08-21-2010, 07:28 AM

@BTM - Thanks, but I know my paint code for black sapphire (that's the color of the vehicle) - my problem is that the diffuser is painted a different color... a lighter shade in the dark gray color. THAT is the color code I need. I can't find it anywhere.

VTECaddict · 08-21-2010, 07:31 AM

The diffuser is not painted, it's just bare plastic.

madmanhiker · 08-21-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

The diffuser is not painted, it's just bare plastic.

not on the '11. It's definitely painted, and it's some dark gray color.

JoeyBananaz18 · 08-21-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by madmanhiker

not on the '11. It's definitely painted, and it's some dark gray color.

ohhhhhhh yeah. the diffusor is painted like a glossy black, right?

madmanhiker · 08-21-2010, 07:54 AM

Please see pic. The diffuser is painted a dark gray gloss color. I need that paint code if anyone knows. It appears to be non-metallic. Thanks.

bavarian19 · 08-21-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by madmanhiker

not on the '11. It's definitely painted, and it's some dark gray color.

That is correct.

madmanhiker · 08-21-2010, 05:09 PM

could it be space gray metallic?

Professor///M · 08-21-2010, 05:16 PM

That's unusual... another difference between e90 & e92... e90 has the standard matte grey one.

madmanhiker · 08-21-2010, 06:17 PM

yea, I've read a lot of that so far... the '11's are all sorts of different... little tweaks here and there... not just limited to the 'n55'... well, we'll just add another to the list.

BTM · 08-21-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by madmanhiker

@BTM - Thanks, but I know my paint code for black sapphire (that's the color of the vehicle) - my problem is that the diffuser is painted a different color... a lighter shade in the dark gray color. THAT is the color code I need. I can't find it anywhere.

Ahh I thought you wanted to paint the diffuser the same color as your car. I wonder if you could go into your dealer and talk to the parts guys - they've proven to be pretty helpful in my experience

MalM3 · 08-21-2010, 06:39 PM

i cant see any specific colour on the ETK :?

Imperator · 08-21-2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

The diffuser is not painted, it's just bare plastic.

I am under the same impression. I just painted the diffuser on my 2010 M-Sport and found it to be bare ABS plastic.

madmanhiker · 08-21-2010, 09:07 PM

look the large photo of the '11 above. The 2011's E92 diffusers ARE painted. Gloss Grey (something>. I'm just going to paint the new quad diffuser space gray metallic (even though the paint that is on there now is gray clearcoat.) It will be close enough I suppose, I just wanted the OEM code. Not a lot of folks yet on this forum have the 11 e92 m-sports yet. I'll call BMW Monday to get the code.

SG_E92 · 08-22-2012, 11:38 AM

anyone every figure out what this paint code is, I really nead it?

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-22-2012, 02:05 PM

Definitely not space grey. More closer to a sparkling graphite. I pretty much have the same car as you OP, but a convertible. That is an excellent question...I could ask JMK BMW body shop near me...

SG_E92 · 11-29-2012, 01:03 AM

Bump!! What is the paint code, I need to know by next Wednesday!!!!

Wei718 · 11-29-2012, 07:59 AM

I would recommend the aerosol Sem Trim Black 39143 for the diffuser. It's very close to OEM finish and you can get them at your local professional automotive paint store.

iczz · 11-30-2012, 06:33 AM

maybe just clearcoat on the original grey plastic?

junniior95 · 05-12-2014, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SG_E92

Bump!! What is the paint code, I need to know by next Wednesday!!!!

Bumpp i need suggestions on this as well, anyone have an answer or pics of why they have for a gray / OEM finish??

08-20-2010, 10:42 PM	#1
madmanhiker Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,615 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Fl iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 335i M-Sport [6.00] 2008 328i Sport Pre ... [0.00]	anyone know the paint code to the m-sport diffuser? anyone know the paint code to the m-sport diffuser? I have a '11 335 m-sport coupe, and I am converting to a quad exhaust. the cf diffuser I am thinking about getting will need to be painted to stay as 'oem' looking as possible. does anyone know the paint code? it appears to be a couple shades lighter than the black sapphire paint of the car. It appears to be dark gray and non-metallic. anyone? thanks, robert jax,fl
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BTM Banned 499 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	Saphire Black is 475
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08-21-2010, 07:28 AM	#3
madmanhiker Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,615 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Fl iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 335i M-Sport [6.00] 2008 328i Sport Pre ... [0.00]	@BTM - Thanks, but I know my paint code for black sapphire (that's the color of the vehicle) - my problem is that the diffuser is painted a different color... a lighter shade in the dark gray color. THAT is the color code I need. I can't find it anywhere.
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08-21-2010, 07:54 AM	#7
madmanhiker Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,615 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Fl iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 335i M-Sport [6.00] 2008 328i Sport Pre ... [0.00]	Please see pic. The diffuser is painted a dark gray gloss color. I need that paint code if anyone knows. It appears to be non-metallic. Thanks.
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08-21-2010, 05:09 PM	#9
madmanhiker Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,615 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Fl iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 335i M-Sport [6.00] 2008 328i Sport Pre ... [0.00]	could it be space gray metallic?
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08-21-2010, 06:17 PM	#11
madmanhiker Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,615 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Fl iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 335i M-Sport [6.00] 2008 328i Sport Pre ... [0.00]	yea, I've read a lot of that so far... the '11's are all sorts of different... little tweaks here and there... not just limited to the 'n55'... well, we'll just add another to the list.
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08-21-2010, 06:39 PM	#13
MalM3 4 pot warrior 38 Rep 1,307 Posts Drives: E90 318I Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DENMARK iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 e90 [10.00]	i cant see any specific colour on the ETK :? __________________ Been there, done that, wanna do it again
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madmanhiker Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,615 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Fl iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 335i M-Sport [6.00] 2008 328i Sport Pre ... [0.00]	look the large photo of the '11 above. The 2011's E92 diffusers ARE painted. Gloss Grey (something>. I'm just going to paint the new quad diffuser space gray metallic (even though the paint that is on there now is gray clearcoat.) It will be close enough I suppose, I just wanted the OEM code. Not a lot of folks yet on this forum have the 11 e92 m-sports yet. I'll call BMW Monday to get the code.
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08-22-2012, 11:38 AM	#16
SG_E92 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2007 328i SG Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	anyone every figure out what this paint code is, I really nead it?
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1131 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Definitely not space grey. More closer to a sparkling graphite. I pretty much have the same car as you OP, but a convertible. That is an excellent question...I could ask JMK BMW body shop near me...
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11-29-2012, 01:03 AM	#18
SG_E92 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2007 328i SG Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Bump!! What is the paint code, I need to know by next Wednesday!!!!
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11-29-2012, 07:59 AM	#19
Wei718 Major 340 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: 718 GT4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hayward iTrader: (9)	I would recommend the aerosol Sem Trim Black 39143 for the diffuser. It's very close to OEM finish and you can get them at your local professional automotive paint store.
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11-30-2012, 06:33 AM	#20
iczz Lieutenant Colonel 75 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: E90 / F10 / F80 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (23)	maybe just clearcoat on the original grey plastic?
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