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      10-13-2020, 07:03 AM   #1
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Wrapping rear diffuser

Has anyone wrapped the rear diffuser? I’m contemplating a wrap versus replacing it in order to match the black lower area. I believe it’ll cost about the same, $150-200. Please post a picture if you’ve done it. Ty.
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      10-13-2020, 08:49 AM   #2
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Just some data: My (very competent) wrapper really didn't want to do it. He didn't give me a go-away price, but did say it would be really time consuming for its size with all the nooks and crannies of the design. He would do it if I insisted, but I have not pulled the trigger. Mine is the one with the NA tow package cutout, so getting pre-painted ready-to-install aftermarket replacement is tricky as well.
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      10-13-2020, 11:18 AM   #3
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Just some data: My (very competent) wrapper really didn't want to do it. He didn't give me a go-away price, but did say it would be really time consuming for its size with all the nooks and crannies of the design. He would do it if I insisted, but I have not pulled the trigger. Mine is the one with the NA tow package cutout, so getting pre-painted ready-to-install aftermarket replacement is tricky as well.
I wrapped my rear diffuser on my x6 In gloss black. Wasn't easy but I like it!

It's hard to see in this photo. I'll take some close up ones later.
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      10-14-2020, 07:14 PM   #4
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Wrapping rear diffuser

Thank you guys. Picking up the new X5 this weekend, so I need to make a decision because that bumper area just doesn’t look right.
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      10-15-2020, 01:47 AM   #5
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I'm not a wrap professional..... but there's a couple reasons I think you should go with paint:

1) There are "negative" areas on the diffuser, which means the wrap would have to be "stretched in", versus "stretched out". I imagine this is why your wrapper was hesitant. I suspect the chance of failure is much higher.

2) you will never find an exact match for the area above the diffuser. It's not "black".... it's gray, and it's the only thing on the car that is that colr (weird, right?) Paint.... you can match exactly.

I would recommend you either have the diffuser painted grey to match the upper bumper area...... or just have them both painted whatever color you want.
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I painted mine so much better looking and easier.
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      10-18-2020, 12:52 PM   #7
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I got a black plastic diffuser through Amazon to replace the oddly sticking out white one for about $120 CAD.
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I wrapped the rear diffuser and the side skirts in gloss black, end the mirror with fake carbon grey. This is the result. I'm looking for a front lip but it's not so easy to find on the web
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Might as well go for the carbon fiber one. It'll be far more cost effective than wrapping it in the long run... because of... reasons.
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I'm not a wrap professional..... but there's a couple reasons I think you should go with paint:

1) There are "negative" areas on the diffuser, which means the wrap would have to be "stretched in", versus "stretched out". I imagine this is why your wrapper was hesitant. I suspect the chance of failure is much higher.

2) you will never find an exact match for the area above the diffuser. It's not "black".... it's gray, and it's the only thing on the car that is that colr (weird, right?) Paint.... you can match exactly.

I would recommend you either have the diffuser painted grey to match the upper bumper area...... or just have them both painted whatever color you want.
This sounds like really good advice.
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Might as well go for the carbon fiber one. It'll be far more cost effective than wrapping it in the long run... because of... reasons.
Do you know how much they cost and where I could source one?
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It took me about 2-3 hours for the install from laying in the separate blocks with knifeless tape

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[QUOTE=fesorice;26996493]I wrapped the rear diffuser and the side skirts in gloss black, end the mirror with fake carbon grey. This is the result. I'm looking for a front lip but it's not so easy to find on the web

Check out maxton
https://maxtondesign.com/product-eng...-Pack-G06.html
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mine was wrapped in stealth ppf which is thicker than traditional vinyl wrap
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That is one clean matte PPF you got there. It's a tedious process with the 3 different planes
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I got a black plastic diffuser through Amazon to replace the oddly sticking out white one for about $120 CAD.
Link? Maybe they have one with the hitch option.

Edit: I found the gloss black Amazon one without the hitch option (top link). I also found the primer diffuser to just get painted the glass black or whatever I want (second link).

https://www.amazon.com/IKON-MOTORSPO...me=2022+BMW+X5

https://www.bmwdirectparts.com/oem-p...te-51128099115

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That is one clean matte PPF you got there. It's a tedious process with the 3 different planes
the owner/installer is meticulous like that!
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It ain't vinyl. It's 5X thicker.....for those without a penchant of a eye for these things....anyhow, I know how much skill/work went into that diffuser ! Anybody can do flat, and many can't even do flat well...
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It ain't vinyl. It's 5X thicker.....for those without a penchant of a eye for these things....anyhow, I know how much skill/work went into that diffuser ! Anybody can do flat, and many can't even do flat well...
I'm glad you appreciate his skill manipulating the thicker ppf in this area
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