Poll: is diffusor

rdesjar · 08-16-2011, 09:14 AM

Someone at my office backed into my car. Of course, I don't know who . . . . hit and run.

Anyway, the only damage was to my rear bumper. I currently have a 2011 335i Coupe (Space Gray).

Instead of ordering the same m-sport bumper, I ordered the 335is bumper/diffuser.

My dilemma:
Should I paint the piece on the is diffuser the color of the car (standard with the 335is) or gloss black (note: I changed out my grills to gloss black).

If anyone can post up pics of the 335is diffuser in gloss black, that would be helpful.

Thanks.

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IC3BLAK · 08-16-2011, 09:26 AM

Check my thread out, its painted gloss black

looks great imo, no question about it!

rdesjar · 08-16-2011, 10:04 AM

Looks great! Did you keep the stickers that came with the diffuser matte black? It's hard to see in the pictures. Looks like the whole thing is gloss black.

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Originally Posted by IC3BLAK

Check my thread out, its painted gloss black

looks great imo, no question about it!

nenadbogar · 08-16-2011, 10:26 AM

gloss black diffuser

tres · 08-16-2011, 10:37 AM

here's mine http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...4#post10176364

rdesjar · 08-16-2011, 10:40 AM

your link doesn't work.

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here's mine http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...4#post10176364

tres · 08-16-2011, 11:16 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1#post10168771 i will get a better shot 4 u later

SRT14PimPin07 · 08-16-2011, 11:33 AM

But you can get an Idea....
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datbimmerdoe · 08-16-2011, 05:10 PM

gloss

rdesjar · 08-16-2011, 07:52 PM

I was leaning towards gloss black myself. Then I saw 335iArchitect's car . . . . (I know it's the aero, but you get the idea).
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Here are a couple other shots to help make the decision.
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I'm dropping the car off at the body shop tomorrow. I'll leave the poll up until the morning and decide . . .

I'll be sure to post pics of the finished product on Friday.

tres · 08-16-2011, 08:06 PM

good choice

rdesjar · 08-16-2011, 08:13 PM

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good choice

Thanks for the better photos. Such a tough decision. . . .

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tres · 08-16-2011, 08:26 PM

no problem

me90kreuz · 08-16-2011, 08:46 PM

i would say space grey

edirtaynine · 08-16-2011, 09:09 PM

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Thanks for the better photos. Such a tough decision. . . .

Terrible photoshop. . . .
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LOL! thats more like MS Paint hahah

rdesjar · 08-16-2011, 09:39 PM

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LOL! thats more like MS Paint hahah

MS Publisher

IC3BLAK · 08-17-2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rdesjar

Looks great! Did you keep the stickers that came with the diffuser matte black? It's hard to see in the pictures. Looks like the whole thing is gloss black.

Im not quite sure what you mean by stickers? the top corners? if so they were painted gloss black too! The part above the diffuser and the underpart were left unpainted! gives it a better contrast imo.

rdesjar · 08-17-2011, 08:01 AM

Thanks to everyone who participated in the poll and provided pictures. Dropped the car off at the body shop this morning and decided to go with gloss black.

The owner said he would get it painted today, dry over night and put it on tomorrow. I will post photos as soon as I get the car back.

Thanks again.

monkawekrue · 08-17-2011, 11:47 AM

get the performance rear. i think it looks the best.

rdesjar · 08-17-2011, 11:49 AM

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get the performance rear. i think it looks the best.

the 335is has the performance rear. Same thing.

MiKc · 08-17-2011, 01:27 PM

looks real nice gloss black

rdesjar · 08-19-2011, 07:21 AM

photos are in my first post - - - - edited/added the photos.

Fitment is perfect. Love the look. Thanks for the advice.

View Poll Results: What color should I paint the 335is diffuser?
Standard - color of the car (space gray)	15	21.13%
Gloss black	56	78.87%
Voters: 71. You may not vote on this poll

08-16-2011, 09:14 AM	#1
rdesjar Private First Class 101 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 440i M-sport, MPPSK Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Niskayuna, NY iTrader: (0)	Poll: is diffusor - - -FINISHED PICS Someone at my office backed into my car. Of course, I don't know who . . . . hit and run. Anyway, the only damage was to my rear bumper. I currently have a 2011 335i Coupe (Space Gray). Instead of ordering the same m-sport bumper, I ordered the 335is bumper/diffuser. My dilemma: Should I paint the piece on the is diffuser the color of the car (standard with the 335is) or gloss black (note: I changed out my grills to gloss black). If anyone can post up pics of the 335is diffuser in gloss black, that would be helpful. Thanks. BEFORE AFTER Last edited by rdesjar; 08-19-2011 at 07:05 AM..
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08-16-2011, 09:26 AM	#2
IC3BLAK First Lieutenant 129 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 DCT SO Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Check my thread out, its painted gloss black looks great imo, no question about it! __________________ @SonicF80
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08-16-2011, 10:26 AM	#4
nenadbogar First Lieutenant 58 Rep 361 Posts Drives: x6 f16 m sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Serbia iTrader: (1)	gloss black diffuser
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08-16-2011, 10:37 AM	#5
tres Major 34 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 335is 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: maryland iTrader: (6)	here's mine http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...4#post10176364
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08-16-2011, 11:16 AM	#7
tres Major 34 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 335is 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: maryland iTrader: (6)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1#post10168771 i will get a better shot 4 u later
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08-16-2011, 11:33 AM	#8
SRT14PimPin07 Major 78 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	Mine is not the Performance Diffusor.... But you can get an Idea.... __________________ 2011 Alpine White E92 335i M-Sport N55 Engine
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08-16-2011, 05:10 PM	#9
datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1277 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	gloss __________________ #datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM
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08-16-2011, 07:52 PM	#10
rdesjar Private First Class 101 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 440i M-sport, MPPSK Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Niskayuna, NY iTrader: (0)	I was leaning towards gloss black myself. Then I saw 335iArchitect's car . . . . (I know it's the aero, but you get the idea). Here are a couple other shots to help make the decision. I'm dropping the car off at the body shop tomorrow. I'll leave the poll up until the morning and decide . . . I'll be sure to post pics of the finished product on Friday. Last edited by rdesjar; 08-16-2011 at 08:08 PM..
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08-16-2011, 08:06 PM	#11
tres Major 34 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 335is 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: maryland iTrader: (6)	good choice Attached Images
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08-16-2011, 08:26 PM	#13
tres Major 34 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 335is 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: maryland iTrader: (6)	no problem
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08-16-2011, 08:46 PM	#14
me90kreuz Major 55 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: TiAg E90 - SOLD Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	i would say space grey __________________ Klassen K5.0 wheels\|M-Tech bodykits\|Blacklines tail light\|3D Design lip\|M3 spoiler\|KW V1 coilover\|Matte black kidney grill SOLD!!!
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08-17-2011, 08:01 AM	#18
rdesjar Private First Class 101 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 440i M-sport, MPPSK Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Niskayuna, NY iTrader: (0)	Decision has been made . . . . Thanks to everyone who participated in the poll and provided pictures. Dropped the car off at the body shop this morning and decided to go with gloss black. The owner said he would get it painted today, dry over night and put it on tomorrow. I will post photos as soon as I get the car back. Thanks again.
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08-17-2011, 11:47 AM	#19
monkawekrue Brigadier General 67 Rep 3,214 Posts Drives: f25 X3 AW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 e46 M3 AW RETIRED [0.00] 2003 e46 M3 CB RETIRED [0.00] 2013 f25 X3 AW [0.00] 2007 e92 328i SG RE ... [0.00] 2007 e90 335i AW RE ... [0.00]	get the performance rear. i think it looks the best. __________________
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08-17-2011, 01:27 PM	#21
MiKc Lieutenant Colonel 101 Rep 1,662 Posts Drives: BSM E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (5)	looks real nice gloss black
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08-19-2011, 07:21 AM	#22
rdesjar Private First Class 101 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 440i M-sport, MPPSK Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Niskayuna, NY iTrader: (0)	Finished Pics photos are in my first post - - - - edited/added the photos. Fitment is perfect. Love the look. Thanks for the advice. Last edited by rdesjar; 08-19-2011 at 08:22 AM..
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