Should i paint my iCarbon rear diffuser?

mineo77 · 04-14-2010, 08:58 AM

Looking for your opinion on whether or not i should have my icarbon rear diffuser painted shadowline. I have NO CF on my car and do NOT plan on adding anymore. Car is TiAg with the roof wrapped in shadowline higloss black. Been debating if the CF rear diffuser will add some character and blend well, or if i should go forward with painting it to match the shadowline trim.

TPLSM3 · 04-14-2010, 10:35 AM

Leave it CF!! Better resale value too if you end up deciding to sell the diffusor at a later date. I would just end up waiting to see if they end up coming out with just a fiberglass diffusor if you do end up wanting it painted shadowline. No reason to cover up the beautiful CF.

Everything on mine is shadowline except for my BMW performance lip spoiler. I don't think the CF stands out too much. Nice subtle touch.

1013mm · 04-15-2010, 11:04 AM

why didnt you get the fiberglass one? it would have been a little cheaper.

mineo77 · 04-15-2010, 12:00 PM

i am keeping in CF
thanks for all the input!

Garduna · 04-15-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jzhang

why didnt you get the fiberglass one? it would have been a little cheaper.

lol true, why didn't you do taht in the first place xD

mineo77 · 04-15-2010, 02:41 PM

long story but incase you are wondering, they arent making those molds. That is what i was originally trying to order and they called me and gave me a wicked good price on the CF diffuser with an option to paint if i wanted at no cost. but anyway, i decided to stick with the CF look.

M3Newbie88 · 04-15-2010, 03:00 PM

good choice... dont be dumb like Garduna.. he is going to paint all his cf stuff.. once he hits a few curbs and poles... stick with CF that makes the car stand out.

Bullitt · 04-15-2010, 09:29 PM

Since you have the roof in gloss black, go Shadowline with the diffuser to match!

Sidh135i · 04-15-2010, 09:45 PM

good choice! keep the CF look!

bradford · 04-15-2010, 10:10 PM

I vote remove it and sell it to pay for functional modifications, but that's just me.

View Poll Results: Should i paint my iCarbon diffuser or leave it carbon fiber?
iCarbon rear diffuser: Carbon Fiber	20	68.97%
iCarbon rear diffuser: Painted Shadowline black	9	31.03%
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04-14-2010, 08:58 AM	#1
mineo77 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,925 Posts Drives: 2010 135i,1989 PRO3,2001 530i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland,OR iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i coupe [7.56]	Should i paint my iCarbon rear diffuser? Looking for your opinion on whether or not i should have my icarbon rear diffuser painted shadowline. I have NO CF on my car and do NOT plan on adding anymore. Car is TiAg with the roof wrapped in shadowline higloss black. Been debating if the CF rear diffuser will add some character and blend well, or if i should go forward with painting it to match the shadowline trim. __________________ 135i coupe  6MT  TiAg  ///M sport http://www.rhominnovations.com www.musicarNW.com www.unitedBMWonline.com
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04-14-2010, 10:35 AM	#2
TPLSM3 Captain 71 Rep 652 Posts Drives: '16 Porsche GT4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (12)	Leave it CF!! Better resale value too if you end up deciding to sell the diffusor at a later date. I would just end up waiting to see if they end up coming out with just a fiberglass diffusor if you do end up wanting it painted shadowline. No reason to cover up the beautiful CF. Everything on mine is shadowline except for my BMW performance lip spoiler. I don't think the CF stands out too much. Nice subtle touch.
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04-15-2010, 11:04 AM	#3
1013mm aka 1013MM 1253 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	why didnt you get the fiberglass one? it would have been a little cheaper. __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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04-15-2010, 12:00 PM	#4
mineo77 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,925 Posts Drives: 2010 135i,1989 PRO3,2001 530i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland,OR iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i coupe [7.56]	i am keeping in CF thanks for all the input! __________________ 135i coupe  6MT  TiAg  ///M sport http://www.rhominnovations.com www.musicarNW.com www.unitedBMWonline.com
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04-15-2010, 02:41 PM	#6
mineo77 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,925 Posts Drives: 2010 135i,1989 PRO3,2001 530i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland,OR iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i coupe [7.56]	long story but incase you are wondering, they arent making those molds. That is what i was originally trying to order and they called me and gave me a wicked good price on the CF diffuser with an option to paint if i wanted at no cost. but anyway, i decided to stick with the CF look. __________________ 135i coupe  6MT  TiAg  ///M sport http://www.rhominnovations.com www.musicarNW.com www.unitedBMWonline.com
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04-15-2010, 03:00 PM	#7
M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	good choice... dont be dumb like Garduna.. he is going to paint all his cf stuff.. once he hits a few curbs and poles... stick with CF that makes the car stand out.
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04-15-2010, 09:29 PM	#8
Bullitt Major 91 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (18) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Since you have the roof in gloss black, go Shadowline with the diffuser to match!
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04-15-2010, 09:45 PM	#9
Sidh135i BMW Technician 35 Rep 829 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (3)	good choice! keep the CF look!
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04-15-2010, 10:10 PM	#10
bradford Major 28 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 2008 SGM 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago > * iTrader: (4)	I vote remove it and sell it to pay for functional modifications, but that's just me.
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