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Title: Black Gloss Rear Diffuser
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 13 January 2012, 19:03

Hi All

I've searched the threads and noticed that there are a few guys that have fitted the Carbon Fibre rear diffuser but has anyone actually black glossed theirs?

Cheers

Ginge

Title: Re: Black Gloss Rear Diffuser
Post by: Exonian on 13 January 2012, 20:01

am1w had his done in a very dark grey colour and it looked very good.
Unfortunately due to the usual problem of this forum he's vacated over to another site so you won't get a reply from him on here.
Have a search of his threads though.

Title: Re: Black Gloss Rear Diffuser
Post by: Snoopy on 14 January 2012, 16:00

I think i like Askers grey one that matches the front bumper insert better than that black one.

Title: Re: Black Gloss Rear Diffuser
Post by: Rhyso on 14 January 2012, 17:01

Quote from: Snoopy on 14 January 2012, 16:00

I think i like Askers grey one that matches the front bumper insert better than that black one.

Colour was from a Honda wasn't it?  :undecided:

Title: Re: Black Gloss Rear Diffuser
Post by: Snoopy on 14 January 2012, 17:58

First time iirc a honda dealer painted it. Second time iirc he had it matched after it was damaged.
Oddly i was only discussing Askers rear defuser with another Mk6 owner this morning.

Title: Re: Black Gloss Rear Diffuser
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 14 January 2012, 18:44

that's not a diffuser!

Title: Re: Black Gloss Rear Diffuser
Post by: mkviken on 14 January 2012, 19:55

does anyone know the paint code for the grey front grill insert?

i would consider painting the rear 'defuser' and mirror caps that colour

Title: Re: Black Gloss Rear Diffuser
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 15 January 2012, 10:01

I spoke with the dealer yesterday and they quoted me £60 for the part but i'm thinking i might just let them have the car for the week i'm in Chicago and they can just clip it off, spray it and clip it back on.

Title: Re: Black Gloss Rear Diffuser
Post by: mkviken on 15 January 2012, 10:27

how much did they quote to paint it?

Title: Re: Black Gloss Rear Diffuser
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 15 January 2012, 14:46

They havent yet as the bodyshop was closed. They did some bits on my Roc which was far more labour intensive so i'm hoping its be around £100-£125.

Title: Re: Black Gloss Rear Diffuser
Post by: Belix on 18 January 2012, 08:51

Got mine painted up gloss black a few months back, but it has already started to peal...

Title: Re: Black Gloss Rear Diffuser
Post by: EyeballPaul on 18 January 2012, 10:53

I got a quote from a local body shop, they wanted £800 to do the rear diffuser, front splitter and wing mirrors. As you can imagine i told them where to go.

Title: Re: Black Gloss Rear Diffuser
Post by: PenguinGTI on 18 January 2012, 11:27

£800?

Honestly, I took a rattle can to mine and it's not given me bother to date. (Front Splitter)

I used Hammerite Metallic Black (Hammered Finish) which, when the light reflects off it, matches my lower grill surround pretty well. I removed the splitter for the colour change and, after sanding it down and priming it, gave it about 4 coats of Hammerite followed by two clear coats. To date I have one chip on it that is visible - the hammered finish disguises the rest and the paint has been tough enough to survive most. It's been on the car for almost 14 months now.

Granted most folk wouldn't feel comfortable cracking out a rattle can on a brand new £30k car, but I'd have a think about it if you have some time on your hands. If you take you're time you can get as good a finish as the bodyshop and, if you use thicker paint, it will last better against stone chips.

Title: Re: Black Gloss Rear Diffuser
Post by: KennyGTI on 18 January 2012, 12:08

Glaswegians are rough though  :rolleyes: