Paint rear diffuser?

[Delta0Medusa]

I'm thinking about getting my rear diffuser painted a black gloss by a professional or doing it myself. The stock color is that bland grey and I want to change it, have it stand out more without having to shed quite a lot of money on a OEM one. Any thoughts?


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2011 Black GTI

 

[michal]

If it's done properly it looks really good.

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22707

 

[JDM713]

If it's done properly it looks really good.

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22707

yeah see this thread, lengthy discussion there

 

[midnight11]

I just did mine last week, came out pretty well, only thing is you won't be able to get it really glossy doing it your self. But all in all I'm happy with the out come of it

 

[Delta0Medusa]

I just did mine last week, came out pretty well, only thing is you won't be able to get it really glossy doing it your self. But all in all I'm happy with the out come of it

Yourself? What kind of paint did you use?

 

[midnight11]

Yea, I primed it, then used kylon gloss black 3 coats, then 3 coats of kylon gloss clear. I means it's a lot better looking then stock but it isn't as glossy as if you had a body shop spray it.

 

[JDM713]

Yea, I primed it, then used kylon gloss black 3 coats, then 3 coats of kylon gloss clear. I means it's a lot better looking then stock but it isn't as glossy as if you had a body shop spray it.

you didn't sand it before priming? that's why it's not coming out as nice as it could.

 

[Delta0Medusa]

Can you upload a picture when you get a chance? thanks!

 

[midnight11]

I can't upload it from my phone, pm me your email or phone # and I'll send you a few pics

 

[midnight11]

you didn't sand it before priming? that's why it's not coming out as nice as it could.

No i didn't want to change messing it up then being stuck with a diffuser I cant use. Like I said ^ it looks good just not super glossy

 

[JDM713]

No i didn't want to change messing it up then being stuck with a diffuser I cant use. Like I said ^ it looks good just not super glossy

sanding it won't mess it up unless you were using really rough grit, I meant like 300+ grit (very fine) just fyi should be done before priming, and definitely won't hurt the part

 

[midnight11]

Maybe if it gets marked up or something I'll try that next time. Wet sand?

 

[JohnnieCroat]

Yea, I like the OSIR CF in the attached thread, I might CF wrap it myself, but it has a lot of curves. I can get 3M CF wrap real cheap from a wholesaler I deal with.