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powerhouse 12-17-2018 06:35 PM

Rear diffuser color change
 
So IMO the rear diffuser has to much black going on, just would like a few opinions on a diffuser color change. I ordered the black pack instead of the body colored options, This meant that the rear diffuser came gloss black as in the picture No:1. Was thinking of getting the rear part of the diffuser done in the matching red as pic No:2, as this is the way it comes with the body colored option as does the side skirts etc with the option. Or maybe a red stripe around the diffuser, along the bottom and over exhausts. or just leave it.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...b8f83a0bf0.jpg

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...3bdd28f571.jpg

Unhingd 12-17-2018 09:02 PM


Originally Posted by powerhouse (Post 2002186)
So IMO the rear diffuser has to much black going on, just would like a few opinions on a diffuser color change. I ordered the black pack instead of the body colored options, This meant that the rear diffuser came gloss black as in the picture No:1. Was thinking of getting the rear part of the diffuser done in the matching red as pic No:2, as this is the way it comes with the body colored option as does the side skirts etc with the option. Or maybe a red stripe around the diffuser, along the bottom and over exhausts. or just leave it.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...b8f83a0bf0.jpg

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...3bdd28f571.jpg

My ‘16 V6S came with the Gloss Black rear Valence. (No black pack)

usgpru27 12-17-2018 09:18 PM

Paint it... I love the painted diffuser on my R. Balances it out to me.

carzaddict 12-18-2018 09:56 AM

+1 paint it.

fujicoupe 12-18-2018 11:04 AM

Paint it--flat black.

Jst2gtby 12-18-2018 12:06 PM

I did mine and love it!
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...853072d90b.png
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...7aab133e69.png

enderle 12-18-2018 12:07 PM

I like it painted body color, that is stunning!

powerhouse 12-18-2018 01:33 PM


Originally Posted by Jst2gtby (Post 2002465)

Jst2gtby that looks way better, you had to take the rear bumper off I presume. So will paint it or wrap it I think, thanks

scm 12-18-2018 02:35 PM

Heed the Rolling Stones - Paint It Black! :D

Jst2gtby 12-18-2018 02:47 PM


Originally Posted by powerhouse (Post 2002505)
Jst2gtby that looks way better, you had to take the rear bumper off I presume. So will paint it or wrap it I think, thanks

No, the piece just comes off. I dropped it off with the paint code and went back to have it installed. It was very quick.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...1187512f80.png
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...9f0d678c41.png
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...14b9ce2003.png

fujicoupe 12-18-2018 02:56 PM

It looks fine to me on the ones with center exhausts, but takes on an other worldly look to my eye--like something out of a Star Wars bar scene. I would use the word anthropomorphic but that may have a human connotation. No matter, of course, it's all a matter of personal preference and I don't seek permission on what I do to my possessions.

powerhouse 12-18-2018 03:18 PM

So it seems that the part comes off the bottom of the diffuser, few complete ones on ebay, so messaged a few sellers to see have they the bottom part in red,

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...56e718c107.jpg

Jst2gtby 12-18-2018 04:22 PM


Originally Posted by fujicoupe (Post 2002549)
It looks fine to me on the ones with center exhausts, but takes on an other worldly look to my eye--like something out of a Star Wars bar scene. I would use the word anthropomorphic but that may have a human connotation. No matter, of course, it's all a matter of personal preference and I don't seek permission on what I do to my possessions.

After reading this, I can't seem to get the Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes bar music out of my head 😂🙃

fujicoupe 12-18-2018 04:32 PM


Originally Posted by Jst2gtby (Post 2002581)
After reading this, I can't seem to get the Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes bar music out of my head 😂🙃

Sorry, but it's better than All That Gold by the Gatlin brothers that 's stuck in mine every Christmas season.

bjg625 12-18-2018 09:35 PM

I like it painted, I've always wanted to wrap mine in 3D carbon fiber. No good place to get it done in Vegas.

xdave 12-19-2018 04:01 AM


Originally Posted by bjg625 (Post 2002671)
I've always wanted to wrap mine in 3D carbon fiber. No good place to get it done in Vegas.

I got mine hydro dipped to match the OEM CF pattern (water immersion transfer). It only cost about £100 to dip + lacquer and it took less than 5 minutes to swap over. Do you have any hydro places in Vegas? They are normally quite common as there is high demand for hydro dipping things like mobile phones, laptops, etc.

powerhouse 12-19-2018 01:28 PM


Originally Posted by xdave (Post 2002740)
I got mine hydro dipped to match the OEM CF pattern (water immersion transfer). It only cost about £100 to dip + lacquer and it took less than 5 minutes to swap over. Do you have any hydro places in Vegas? They are normally quite common as there is high demand for hydro dipping things like mobile phones, laptops, etc.

Is your the V6 diffuser or the V8, any pics

xdave 12-19-2018 01:49 PM


Originally Posted by powerhouse (Post 2002919)
Is your the V6 diffuser or the V8, any pics

V8. Here is a (not very good) pic from when I added an extra rear camera. The pattern was matched to the OEM bits and whilst it lacks the depth you get with true CF parts it is very hard to tell it is only painted on unless you shine a torch across it.
I got the side sills done in the same way (I have a 2015 with the slimline sills so it is nice and subtle and ties the front and rear diffusers together).

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...c5a40482a0.jpg

355spider 12-19-2018 01:56 PM

Why not. Looks good on the new Aston.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...8025f2897.jpeg

bjg625 12-19-2018 06:33 PM

Will look for hydro dip, thanks.


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