MW/AW and the CF Performance Spoiler

Giccy · 12-28-2011, 07:14 AM

I would definitely leave the back CF, but is there too much contrast when looking at the front?

See here for an unpainted example:

http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...errerid=138305

(IND said they wouldn't be able to paint- match the MW but thought I'd get everyone's opinion anyway in case I found a decent place to do it)

serranot · 12-28-2011, 07:29 AM

I like the contrast.

MSPORTWORLD · 12-28-2011, 07:30 AM

I have a MW car as well...I think the reason they can't match the MW exactly is because each batch of MW that BMW uses is a slightly different mixture so only the cars painted on the same day will have an identical color.

However, a local reputable paint shop may be able to paint your spoiler the right color if the they have your car there to color match.

But in my opinion the CF spoiler doesn't stand out too much from the front.

Prince_of_Persia · 12-28-2011, 10:37 AM

I LOVE the contrast!

THE TECH · 12-28-2011, 10:56 AM

Looks good to me. I don't see a need to paint it.

Orange fever · 12-28-2011, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hkyplaynazn

I have a MW car as well...I think the reason they can't match the MW exactly is because each batch of MW that BMW uses is a slightly different mixture so only the cars painted on the same day will have an identical color.

However, a local reputable paint shop may be able to paint your spoiler the right color if the they have your car there to color match.

But in my opinion the CF spoiler doesn't stand out too much from the front.

^ way he said a loc shop can do the job

Superfly_M3 · 12-28-2011, 04:48 PM

If you are going to install one, leave it CF

F82_SID · 12-29-2011, 04:27 PM

Top painted, bottom CF!

Nate@IND · 12-29-2011, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange fever

^ way he said a loc shop can do the job

A good local body shop. MW is a 3-stage paint and even with the car in person some shops can't match it.

jonasaurus · 12-29-2011, 06:09 PM

Given the difficulties just leave it as it is, i think the contrast works well (does in the photo at least)...

chris s · 12-29-2011, 06:32 PM

Leave it CF...you will not regret it. I had concerns prior to install myself. It flows very well with the CF roof.

Giccy · 12-29-2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate@IND

A good local body shop. MW is a 3-stage paint and even with the car in person some shops can't match it.

Nate...make it happen!

Brucewonder · 12-30-2011, 02:00 AM

i prefer it all CF

12-28-2011, 07:14 AM	#1
Giccy Captain 33 Rep 748 Posts Drives: like he has much to learn Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	MW/AW and the CF Performance Spoiler - paint match or not? I would definitely leave the back CF, but is there too much contrast when looking at the front? See here for an unpainted example: http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...errerid=138305 (IND said they wouldn't be able to paint- match the MW but thought I'd get everyone's opinion anyway in case I found a decent place to do it)
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serranot Lieutenant 324 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Middletown, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 M3 [10.00]	I like the contrast. Last edited by serranot; 12-28-2011 at 07:29 AM.. Reason: Punctuation.
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12-28-2011, 10:37 AM	#4
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THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	Looks good to me. I don't see a need to paint it.
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Superfly_M3 Captain 72 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	If you are going to install one, leave it CF
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12-29-2011, 06:09 PM	#10
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chris s Major General 1251 Rep 6,913 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	Leave it CF...you will not regret it. I had concerns prior to install myself. It flows very well with the CF roof. __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
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12-30-2011, 02:00 AM	#13
Brucewonder Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,541 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 yea boi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Socal iTrader: (4)	i prefer it all CF __________________ 2011.5 E92 ///M3 SSII/FR
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