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10-07-2012, 04:26 PM | #1 |
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Pictures of lower valance / diffuser painted black?
I remember seeing some photos of this before, but can't find them now.
How easy is it to pop off the diffuser? I think I'd rather just drop that off with the painter than the whole car. Last edited by Adam135; 11-06-2012 at 08:15 PM.. |
10-07-2012, 05:21 PM | #3 |
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My advice is instead of paying for someone it, is to get a Icarbon diffuser rep on ebay for about 300-350$, or use plasti dip and do it yourself, you can peel off later if you want to or if you mess up. The can is 5-6$ at a local home depot, osh, etc.
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10-07-2012, 05:46 PM | #5 |
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Thank you I've been thinking about a spoiler Nope no issues with exhaust being too close, I also have the tips painted black as well
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10-07-2012, 09:36 PM | #6 |
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Its not at all difficult to remove the OE diffuser, there are several screws along the bottom, and the clips come out with modest force. Just be careful about how you pull on the clips, the bumper flexes with it. Take your time and its simple. There are multiple high quality cf diffusers out there.
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Its not at all difficult to remove the OE diffuser, there are several screws along the bottom, and the clips come out with modest force. Just be careful about how you pull on the clips, the bumper flexes with it. Take your time and its simple. There are multiple high quality cf diffusers out there.
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Here you go! I didn't paint the inner piece so there is some contrast
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In case you are still interested, here is mine in gloss black. Looks like it's the same color as derekL's just on Space Gray.
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I'm trying to decide between satin clear coat or no clear. Leaning towards satin I think.
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EL, it's a replica BMW Performance Spoiler
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Hi
How do you guys remove the diffuser? I have removed all the screws undernealth but the tabs on the diffuser are secured very tightly to the bumper. Tried to force the diffuser out and gave up worrying i might cause some damage. Thanks. |
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11-11-2012, 08:07 PM | #22 |
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It will pop off. Look from underneath so you know where the tabs are. Start from the edges and work towards the middle.
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