Paint matched diffuser

PDXLBB · 08-11-2023, 07:57 PM

Yes you read the title right. This is my small journey of paint matching the stock diffuser on my OG M2. It started off by me not liking the price of IND front reflector delete. So I decided to buy a spray paint kit from TouchUpDirect (which is the best match for lbb) and started with the reflectors. Turned out pretty good so decided to buy m-style mirror caps from eBay and paint those as well. I was planning on buying a carbon fiber diffuser (which I still am

) but it was a hassle when I bought one from eBay and it never shipped. So one night I looked at the spray paint can and the diffuser that was off of the M2 (needed some exhaust work done).
And decided why not paint match my diffuser as well. Bought some more paint but this time used a different company because ordering directly from TouchUpDirect takes two weeks! And started to paint. One coat of primer, two coats of paint and two coats of clear layer the diffuser was ready to be installed! Hope you like it and let me know what y’all think! Enjoy!

samsamdar · 08-12-2023, 05:15 AM

Lowkey might do this to mine lol

Fred Conoway · 08-14-2023, 04:02 PM

Any concern with the heat radiating from the exhaust and discolouring the paint? That would be my one and only concern. Looks good though!

PDXLBB · 08-14-2023, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred Conoway

Any concern with the heat radiating from the exhaust and discolouring the paint? That would be my one and only concern. Looks good though!

Nothing on discoloration so far… I believe the exhaust tips are helping maintain the heat.

PDXLBB · 08-14-2023, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by samsamdar

Lowkey might do this to mine lol

Do it! It’s definitely a funky look! The only thing I would add is have a back up diffuser ready.. if you don’t like it or the painting process went wrong or other reasons.

chris719 · 08-17-2023, 06:41 PM

Looks pretty good. What kind of clear did you use?

PDXLBB · 08-18-2023, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chris719

Looks pretty good. What kind of clear did you use?

Whatever touchup direct sent. It was a lot of primer, paint and clear coat.

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PDXLBB Enlisted Member 27 Rep 38 Posts Drives: Bmw m2 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Portland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [7.00]	Paint matched diffuser Yes you read the title right. This is my small journey of paint matching the stock diffuser on my OG M2. It started off by me not liking the price of IND front reflector delete. So I decided to buy a spray paint kit from TouchUpDirect (which is the best match for lbb) and started with the reflectors. Turned out pretty good so decided to buy m-style mirror caps from eBay and paint those as well. I was planning on buying a carbon fiber diffuser (which I still am ) but it was a hassle when I bought one from eBay and it never shipped. So one night I looked at the spray paint can and the diffuser that was off of the M2 (needed some exhaust work done). And decided why not paint match my diffuser as well. Bought some more paint but this time used a different company because ordering directly from TouchUpDirect takes two weeks! And started to paint. One coat of primer, two coats of paint and two coats of clear layer the diffuser was ready to be installed! Hope you like it and let me know what y’all think! Enjoy! Attached Images
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chris719 Major General 7334 Rep 7,298 Posts Drives: '08 M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Looks pretty good. What kind of clear did you use?
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