Wrapping a CF diffuser onto my F30

ReadBeam · 03-02-2015, 04:43 PM

Hey guys,

I recently purchased a 2012 Melbourne Red Sportline F30 BMW 335i, and I'm in love with it! I was thinking about pizzazzing up the rear side (as it is not M-Sport). I recently saw a Melbourne Red F30 with a black rear spoiler and a diffuser wrapped on. I am thinking about doing the same thing, but how do you guys think it will look if I wrap it with a carbon fiber vinyl instead of black. I'd have a carbon fiber wrapped roof, CF spoiler, and carbon fiber wrapped difffuser. Thoughts? I attached the photo of the Melbourne Red F30 that gave me this inspiration.

Professor///M · 03-03-2015, 08:18 AM

The car above looks sexy. do that

ReadBeam · 03-03-2015, 10:41 AM

The picture above is with black wrap though, not carbon fiber. Do you think carbon fiber wrap would look just as good?

X2 Monstah · 03-03-2015, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ReadBeam

The picture above is with black wrap though, not carbon fiber. Do you think carbon fiber wrap would look just as good?

I think so, especially if you already have other parts (mirrors, roof, etc) wrapped. Do it and share some pics!

G30 B58 · 03-03-2015, 02:08 PM

Just do gloss black, no CF.

It'll still look sexy as hell and when someone asks (and they will) you won't have to say, "No, it's not real CF."

ReadBeam · 03-03-2015, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by F32 N55

Just do gloss black, no CF.

It'll still look sexy as hell and when someone asks (and they will) you won't have to say, "No, it's not real CF."

With that being said, would I make the diffuser wrap the same gloss black as the roof? I would also want to buy a rear lip spoiler so I am wondering which one would be the best option on my car.

G30 B58 · 03-04-2015, 04:50 PM

I'd wrap them all the same. Besides, you don't like it, you peel it off. The nice thing about a vinyl wrap.

oguz kuruca · 03-04-2015, 05:59 PM

do the roof and the diffusor not the trunk lid..

G30 B58 · 03-04-2015, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by oguz kuruca

do the roof and the diffusor not the trunk lid..

op never mentioned doing the trunk lid.

oguz kuruca · 03-14-2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by F32 N55

op never mentioned doing the trunk lid.

op said carbon fiber spoiler, i meant to say leave spoiler the color of the car.. that is just my taste, op does not have to agree..... everyone has taste to themselves, thanks for your unneccessary post tho

rustyminded · 03-15-2015, 05:10 AM

I wrapped rear spoiler with dry look CF, although I am not a fan but it came fantastic !

BimmerF32_430i · 01-14-2016, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ReadBeam

The picture above is with black wrap though, not carbon fiber. Do you think carbon fiber wrap would look just as good?

Did you ever wrap your diffuser? I was thinking of wrapping mine in CF as well except mine is a black sapphire

black_F10M5 · 02-22-2016, 08:13 PM

thinking of wrapping my non-M sport "diffuser" in gloss black as pictured on the red F30 up top. Does anyone know if that black trim piece that is on the bumper is held in with clips or just adhesive? I want to know how difficult it will be to remove so that I can do the black vinyl and then reinstall it.

DrTopitop · 04-12-2016, 05:27 PM

Has anyone followed up on this thread? Have been thinking about wrapping my rear diffuser on my non-M sport line F30 as well, and would love to see some pics! thanks!

KIRK! · 04-13-2016, 06:51 PM

Vinyl wrap looks cheap.

SJA16 · 04-13-2016, 09:21 PM

I think the trim piece is held in by clamps but I'm not sure. I just had my cars "diffuser" painted gloss black and it looks great.

F30Drew · 04-14-2016, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KIRK!

Vinyl wrap looks cheap.

They make New gloss Carbon wrap and if done right, almost looks Legit!

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wdeerfield · 04-17-2017, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by aw328i_NJ

thinking of wrapping my non-M sport "diffuser" in gloss black as pictured on the red F30 up top. Does anyone know if that black trim piece that is on the bumper is held in with clips or just adhesive? I want to know how difficult it will be to remove so that I can do the black vinyl and then reinstall it.

pretty sure with that version of the f30 bumper is all molded that way. the only thing that is a separate piece is the thin trim piece.

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ReadBeam New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	Wrapping a CF diffuser onto my F30 Hey guys, I recently purchased a 2012 Melbourne Red Sportline F30 BMW 335i, and I'm in love with it! I was thinking about pizzazzing up the rear side (as it is not M-Sport). I recently saw a Melbourne Red F30 with a black rear spoiler and a diffuser wrapped on. I am thinking about doing the same thing, but how do you guys think it will look if I wrap it with a carbon fiber vinyl instead of black. I'd have a carbon fiber wrapped roof, CF spoiler, and carbon fiber wrapped difffuser. Thoughts? I attached the photo of the Melbourne Red F30 that gave me this inspiration.
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DrTopitop New Member 10 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Xdrive Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Has anyone followed up on this thread? Have been thinking about wrapping my rear diffuser on my non-M sport line F30 as well, and would love to see some pics! thanks! __________________ 2013 328i Xdrive Black Sapphire Metallic w/ Dakota Black/Red Highlights \| Sport Line \| Cold Weather \| Premium \| Navi \|
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