Rear Diffuser cutout

Gogud · 01-16-2009, 11:54 PM

Did it.

Add1ct · 01-17-2009, 12:08 AM

what kind of mesh did you use, did you paint it?

Papethova · 01-17-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Gogud

Did it.

Great job!!!

Gogud · 01-17-2009, 12:02 PM

I used surplus expanded aluminum available from the local metals supplier for a few bucks. It is stiff enough to hold its shape yet soft enough to form easily. Since it was already black, all that was needed was a quick wash and scrub with a brush to get the dirt off, then work it. I repainted at the end to make it look sharp.

Papethova · 01-17-2009, 08:01 PM

That's actually the stuff I was going to use initially but I wanted something flat and more unique. Everyone around here uses that on their bumpers.

jtsherri · 02-01-2009, 05:48 PM

I purchased some of this mesh from Allen and it's very nice stuff. He ships quickly and it is packaged nicely, not to mention a great guy to deal with!

Papethova · 02-01-2009, 09:50 PM

Thanks Jason, dont forget to post some pics.

I saw a white 135 this weekend at cars and coffee with the cuout but the guy didnt have a mesh installed.

JDUni1 · 01-08-2012, 12:40 PM

You guys can get material for this here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#wire-cloth/=fpw2gt and you can also get many different shapes. Hope this helps anyone who wants to give this a go!

BimmerE82 · 01-13-2012, 10:43 AM

Can you let me know what type of adhesive you used to attach the mesh to the back of the diffuser?
Thanks.

Satalite · 01-13-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerE82

Can you let me know what type of adhesive you used to attach the mesh to the back of the diffuser?
Thanks.

I would guess a good Epoxy would hold well.

1Pirate · 01-13-2012, 01:17 PM

Glad I saw this thread. I just ordered a new OEM replacement rear diffuser from Dan at United BMW so I could paint it gloss black. I also did not order the insert since you have to purchase it separately. Now I can order some mesh and install that before I have it painted.

Satalite · 01-13-2012, 02:39 PM

I just ordered a OEM rear diffuser from Dan as well. I might try this out!

What insert are you talking about?

1Pirate · 01-13-2012, 03:08 PM

The insert is item #13 on the diagram in this link http://www.trademotion.com/parts/200...iagram=1980800

I just ordered item #12 and not the #13 insert. Of course the numbers shown on the diagram are different than the order numbers. They are off by one number. The diffuser is item #11 in the listing rather than #12 and the insert is #12 rather than #13.

BimmerE82 · 01-13-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Pirate

Glad I saw this thread. I just ordered a new OEM replacement rear diffuser from Dan at United BMW so I could paint it gloss black. I also did not order the insert since you have to purchase it separately. Now I can order some mesh and install that before I have it painted.

I was planning on painting my rear diffuser gloss black as well. Post some pics as soon as you do I would love to see how it came out! Definately going to do the mesh install, looks great!

Satalite · 01-14-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Pirate

The insert is item #13 on the diagram in this link http://www.trademotion.com/parts/200...iagram=1980800

I just ordered item #12 and not the #13 insert. Of course the numbers shown on the diagram are different than the order numbers. They are off by one number. The diffuser is item #11 in the listing rather than #12 and the insert is #12 rather than #13.

Gotcha. I ordered from Dan and believe I got all the components... Theres no function of the piece. Where does it go? I thought the diffuser was only 1 piece?

BimmerE82 · 01-14-2012, 01:25 PM

Just finished my rear diffuser project. I even painted the rear diffuser gloss black. I couldn't wait to order another rear diffuser, I was going to have it professionaly painted gloss black to match the trim, I guess we'll see how long this one lasts.

1Pirate · 01-14-2012, 08:41 PM

Very nice! Where did you get the mesh?

Satalite · 01-14-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Pirate

Very nice! Where did you get the mesh?

Ditto on paint. Did you just spray it up with some gloss no prep?

BimmerE82 · 01-15-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Satalite

Ditto on paint. Did you just spray it up with some gloss no prep?

Thanks guys, yeah I rattle canned it! I used that Krylon for plastic no prep required. I think it came out great, no runs at all.

BimmerE82 · 01-15-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Pirate

Very nice! Where did you get the mesh?

You wont believe it but I found this extremly light weight gutter mesh stuff. It's some sort of bendable plastic material. The whole project cost less that $20.00!

Satalite · 01-15-2012, 10:32 AM

Whats the point of the fake insert piece? I thought it was all part of the diffuser?

BimmerE82 · 01-15-2012, 11:16 AM

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Whats the point of the fake insert piece? I thought it was all part of the diffuser?

Not sure why BMW decided to close this piece up with a black piece of plastic? In my opinion they should have left it open and installed mesh from the factory. It just looks better!

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1Pirate Captain 54 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Greenville, NC iTrader: (2)	The insert is item #13 on the diagram in this link http://www.trademotion.com/parts/200...iagram=1980800 I just ordered item #12 and not the #13 insert. Of course the numbers shown on the diagram are different than the order numbers. They are off by one number. The diffuser is item #11 in the listing rather than #12 and the insert is #12 rather than #13. __________________ 2009 BMW LeMans Blue 135i/Dinan Stage 2 tune/Alufelgen SF-71s/M3 suspension components/Koni Sport adjustable dampers/ETS FMIC/M3 paddle shifters/Alpina B3 TCU flash/VRSF charge pipe
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