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PeteA · 02-18-2014, 07:48 PM

Hi guys,

Contemplating swapping over some side skirts / rear diffuser etc. Anyone in Melb recommend some paint shops to match my Alpine White III? Diffuser wanted to paint a gloss black.

Pete

Superdaws · 02-18-2014, 07:50 PM

Ive used Mr Gloss in Moorabbin before, excellent job, matched the original factory paintwork perfectly. BMW recommended repairer.

Superfinish also gets good reviews.

Liub · 02-18-2014, 08:14 PM

Any of the BMW approved repairers are good, except for BMW Bodyshop!

You should just do the diffuser yourself though Pete.

Prodigy. · 02-18-2014, 08:25 PM

Shouldn't cost much to get the diffuser painted Pete, i got my oem one painted gloss black for $150.

Moocow · 02-18-2014, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

Shouldn't cost much to get the diffuser painted Pete, i got my oem one painted gloss black for $150.

I got the OEM one painted black for $100. Down at Somerville panels

_Ryan_ · 02-18-2014, 10:37 PM

Mic @ Micolour in Cheltenham has been my go to for years. Does some great work.

Prodigy. · 02-18-2014, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Moocow

I got the OEM one painted black for $100. Down at Somerville panels

Wouldn't surprise me, everything is more expensive over here in WA.

PeteA · 02-19-2014, 12:40 AM

I didn't like it initially, but as a package with that tip spacing I think it actually looks really nice. Very similar to E46 M3 spacing. Can only get it with that exhaust though, directly from HARTGE in Germany.

Fingers crossed it sounds as good as it looks.

Rung around, looking between 2-300bucks a piece for the painting.

Tab135 · 02-19-2014, 12:49 AM

You can actually source the diffuser on its own

1MOz · 02-19-2014, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteA

Hi guys,

Contemplating swapping over some side skirts / rear diffuser etc. Anyone in Melb recommend some paint shops to match my Alpine White III? Diffuser wanted to paint a gloss black.

Pete

I've had some work done at Active Motorwerke in Burwood, although not painting related. Their set up is pretty impressive. May be worth having a chat to Steven Bai ((03) 9808 4909).

PeteA · 02-19-2014, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KD135

You can actually source the diffuser on its own

Didn't think that was the case. If so, good news for those who want to make custom exhausts as the tip spacing a stand-out feature IMO.

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Originally Posted by 1MOz

I've had some work done at Active Motorwerke in Burwood, although not painting related. Their set up is pretty impressive. May be worth having a chat to Steven Bai ((03) 9808 4909).

Ah yeah, I have dealt with Steven before. Nice guy

Might give them a ring tomorrow for some painting quotes

oystero · 02-19-2014, 07:02 PM

yeah, try Active. Might be slightly more expensive but Vincent does a great job.

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PeteA Major 127 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: E30, E82 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (3)	I didn't like it initially, but as a package with that tip spacing I think it actually looks really nice. Very similar to E46 M3 spacing. Can only get it with that exhaust though, directly from HARTGE in Germany. Fingers crossed it sounds as good as it looks. Rung around, looking between 2-300bucks a piece for the painting. __________________ Pete's Build Thread
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